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Andrew Bacha

Hoboken,NJ

Summary

Dedicated retouching expert using Photoshop with extensive fine art and photography background. Working knowledge of InDesign, Illustrator, Topaz Gigapixel. Excellent communicational and interpersonal skills. 15 years experience working as a freelance illustrator where I painted hundreds of paperback book covers. Dedicated team player with no ego or attitude and I am continually working to keep up with the ever evolving advancement of Photoshop

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Retoucher - Staff

Craft Worldwide
New York, NY
08.2012 - 05.2024
  • Executed high-quality photo retouching for print advertisements, billboards, and web for "parent company McCann Ericson"
  • Executed image composition, color correction, and beauty retouching for renowned clients including L'Oreal, Nikon, Nestlé Waters, Weight Watchers, Fuji, MasterCard and Microsoft
  • Collaborated with producers and art directors to deliver

Digital Imaging and Retouching-Staff

The Lab "onsite at McGarry Bowen"
08.2011 - 08.2012
  • Executed advanced retouching techniques on a wide range of product and lifestyle images in a multinational advertising agency
  • Images were used for print, web and Out of Home, for clients such as, Chase, Chevron, Verizon Wireless, Marriott Hotels

Digital Imaging and Retouching-Staff

McCann Erickson
06.2004 - 01.2011
  • Enhanced the visual quality of product and lifestyle images through meticulous retouching
  • Color corrected, composited, and refined images for Verizon Wireless, Verizon Fios, L'Oreal, Johnson & Johnson, Exxon Mobil, Sepracor, Nestlé Waters, and MasterCard
  • Worked with InDesign to place images and make edits as requested for printing

Digital Imaging and Retouching-Freelance

Norkin Digital Art
01.2003 - 01.2005
  • Performed retouching for this studio's high-quality exacting standards
  • Worked on both beauty and product shots for Calvin Klein, Coach, David Yurman , Mark Jacobs, and Ralph Lauren

Education

Parsons school of Design
New York, NY

New York Academy of Art
New York, NY

National Academy of Design
New York, NY

Skills

  • Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Bridge, and Adobe Camera Raw expertise
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Photography
  • Self Motivation

Affiliations

  • Photography
  • Event Photography
  • Avid Hiker
  • International Travel

Timeline

Senior Retoucher - Staff

Craft Worldwide
08.2012 - 05.2024

Digital Imaging and Retouching-Staff

The Lab "onsite at McGarry Bowen"
08.2011 - 08.2012

Digital Imaging and Retouching-Staff

McCann Erickson
06.2004 - 01.2011

Digital Imaging and Retouching-Freelance

Norkin Digital Art
01.2003 - 01.2005

Parsons school of Design

New York Academy of Art

National Academy of Design

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