Jillian Pehrson
Summary
Experienced with advanced photo retouching techniques to elevate image quality. Utilizes in-depth knowledge of color correction and image restoration for professional output. Track record of meeting client expectations through effective collaboration and attention to detail.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Mid-Level Photo Retoucher
Urban Studio
06.2022 - Current
- Executed high-quality image retouching to enhance product presentations while still maintaining brand aesthetics for campaign imagery, e-commerce and marketing assets.
- Implemented advanced photo editing techniques using Adobe Creative Suite to achieve desired visual effects.
- Collaborated with creative directors and producers to ensure visual accuracy and alignment with the clients desired visual outcome.
- Maintain consistency across all imagery by aligning color, contrast, while keeping brand appearance and style.
- Organized and maintained and efficient digital asset workflow that also included a strict file structure in working files.
- Stayed on schedule for image turn around, coordinated with production and creatives to stick to deadlines, especially with projects with high volume.
- Kept up to date with industry practices and enhanced skills by taking Ai courses for Comfy UI, and creating easy to use Comfy UI workflows for the team.
- Ensured clients labels had clean crossovers, properly cut out white foot print and Spot color accuracy.
Retoucher
The Outnet- YOOX Net-A-Porter Group
01.2018 - 06.2022
- Applying my knowledge of Photoshop skills to retouch an designated number of images to be approved and uploaded to the website
- This includes color correction, skin retouch, re-shaping clothing, masking, etc
- Assist and support manager with evolving studio processes
- Strong understanding of studio flow and different departments
- Point Person for Retouch- go to person when the manager is out
- Hiring new team members: Assist the manager with the hiring process and review retouching test
- Catch-ups with new hires and having a strong understanding of where they stand within their training process
- Lead trainer for all new hires
- Sample handling and Project Management
- Daily task reports for the retouching team
- Downloading images for the team
- Approve and Upload images for the US and Italy team
- Creating code sheets using Excel
- Executed high-quality image retouching to enhance product presentation and maintain brand aesthetics.
- Collaborated with photographers and stylists to ensure consistency in visual content across platforms.
- Mentored junior retouchers, providing guidance on best practices and software utilization to improve team performance.
- Improved overall workflow by developing custom tools, presets, and shortcuts for common retouching tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Professional Photography
Brooks Institute of Photography
Ventura, CA01.2016
Skills
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- Digital Asset Management
- Photography composition
- Color correction expertise
- RAW file processing
Websites
References
Beata Memrol
Gloss Studio
267.770.1288
Kim Joosten
551.265.2367
Timeline
Mid-Level Photo Retoucher
Urban Studio
06.2022 - Current
Retoucher
The Outnet- YOOX Net-A-Porter Group
01.2018 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Professional Photography
Brooks Institute of Photography