Mike Moreali — Freelance at Retoucher — El Segundo, CA
Mike Moreali
Freelance
El Segundo | United States
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Work experience
Retoucher
Freelance | 12/2013 - Current
Clients: Zales, Vera Wang, Pagoda, Varsity, Team Leader, Spirit and Flesh, Dickies, Boy Scouts of America.
°Perform high end retouching techniques on campaign assets for global usage for print and digital.
°Communicate clearly with producers and designers about budget, timelines, and tasks performing.
°Create unique workflows for each client and for large quantities of assets.
°Shoot still and video on large productions.
Nike WHQ- Digital Product Photo Studio
Contract Senior Image Editor | 03/2017 - 08/2017
°Work with department lead to maintain and update standardized processes.
°Conduct training and tutorials in support of post-production process evolution.
°Co-develop workflow for global imagery color management system.
°Maintain the highest level of quality control for consistency, accuracy, and completeness against brand standards.
°Advise team members on best practices, and offer stylistic guidance.
°Assign daily tasks for editors, and generate activity reports for upper management.
Michael Jones Photo Studio
Freelance Retoucher and Photography Assistant | 01/2013 - 08/2017
Clients: Adidas, Ann Sacks, Ellington Handbags, Anna Cohen/Imperial Ranch, Nike ID, CO designs, ProTech
°Create composites and perform skin retouching for commercial use.
°Set up complex lighting scenarios on location and in studio.
°Act as second shooter on larger production shoots.
HERENOW Creative
Full-Time Staff Digital Retoucher/ Photographer | 09/2016 - 03/2017
Clients: Nike SB, Nike, Converse, Columbia Sportswear.
°Perform apparel swaps, color changes, image extensions, and complex composites.
°Photograph various Nike products, on still and live models, for domestic and global usage.
°Create original stylistic treatments for multiple ad campaigns.
°Strategize with creative team to reach deadlines and maintain budgets.
Cabelas Outfitters
Freelance Photography Assistant/Retoucher | 01/2013 - 01/2017
°Perform blemish removal, spot removal, and color correction to create client's specific look.
°Photograph vistas for in-store signage and catalog use.
°Create lighting and prop scenarios.
°Manage photo equipment when traveling across country.
Honors & Education
°"How to Color Match and Recolor a Product Image", Pixelz digital blog, Global usage December 2016
Nike WHQ- Digital Product Photo Studio
Contract Image Editor | 12/2014 - 09/2016
°Generate multiple color ways off one base asset.
°Perform color correction and spot removal.
°Create actions to increase productivity.
°Train new hires on workflow and best practices.
Columbia Sportswear
Contract Retoucher | 05/2016 - 06/2016
°Retouch apparel and footwear for website and wholesale usage.
°Follow standardized operations of procedures and brand standards.
°Perform complex pathing, shaping, applying and removing of logos.
°Strategize with photographers and other retouchers for projects.