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Strong Graphic Design and Retouching skills in Ecommerce & Campaigns alike
Emma O'Brien
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Haringey, United Kingdom
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A highly motivated and innovative creative, in the design, photography and arts industry; with over 10 years of proven experience in graphics, retouching, Ecommerce and art conceptualisation and creation. I have hands on experience in working in a variety of Creative and Production based roles with extensive knowledge of the Adobe Suite, and proven experience with fashion brands for ecommerce and campaign retouching. Along with graphic design skills for layout, publication and brand identity.
I have a desire to learn and express in any environment, to be challenged on ideas and notions to creative the best outcome; whilst expanding my knowledge in as many areas as possible. I have a passion for social and environmental issues and discussions in art and creation, as well as a background working in fashion.
I have an unconditional love of the arts and creation and would love to be apart of yours!
I have a desire to learn and express in any environment, to be challenged on ideas and notions to creative the best outcome; whilst expanding my knowledge in as many areas as possible. I have a passion for social and environmental issues and discussions in art and creation, as well as a background working in fashion.
I have an unconditional love of the arts and creation and would love to be apart of yours!
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United Kingdom
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Language
English
Fluently
Ready for
Larger project
Ongoing relation / part-time
Available
My experience
2018 - ?
freelance
Freelance Retoucher
Taking Shape.
Work involves high-end Campaign retouching for online Ecommerce imagery and print.
Working on multiple looks and projects at a time and to tight deadlines. Taking Shape requires a high level of retouch on the final selects.
Work involves: high-end skin retouch, removing and adding items to images, extending backgrounds, cleaning up garments, backgrounds, floors, etc, removing or smoothing creases, colour adjusting and treatments.
Working on multiple looks and projects at a time and to tight deadlines. Taking Shape requires a high level of retouch on the final selects.
Work involves: high-end skin retouch, removing and adding items to images, extending backgrounds, cleaning up garments, backgrounds, floors, etc, removing or smoothing creases, colour adjusting and treatments.
Retouching, Customer service, Google, Production, Adobe, Service, Indesign, Windows, Adobe Photoshop, Word, Photography, Illustrator, Ecommerce, Video, Design, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Illustrator
2015 - 2019
job
Retouch Team Lead
The Iconic.
Managing the team and delegating tasks to a team of 5-8 employees, quality control of all Ecommerce imagery, time-managing the meeting of deadlines daily, working with multiple teams to create a smooth workflow to ensure hundreds of new products were online daily.
Specific responsibilities included:
- Daily tasks, roles and workload for the entire team
- The overall quality checks of all Ecommerce imagery that was to go onsite
- Working with other teams to collaborate on the completion of Supplier and out sourced imagery
- Problem solving issues with SKUs, imagery and any incorrect visual representations of products
- Taking briefs and task delegation from the creative retouch and graphics team
- Working with the Ecommerce Manager to increase productivity, workflow, team processes and team culture
- Working with other team leads to increase productivity and workflow through all of Production
- Teaching and being on-hand for new staff members at all times to answer queries and explain the team processes and workflow
- Writing and refining team guidelines and manuals for new and old processes. Including a ‘New Starter’ guide for new team members
- Creating action packs for Photoshop
Specific responsibilities included:
- Daily tasks, roles and workload for the entire team
- The overall quality checks of all Ecommerce imagery that was to go onsite
- Working with other teams to collaborate on the completion of Supplier and out sourced imagery
- Problem solving issues with SKUs, imagery and any incorrect visual representations of products
- Taking briefs and task delegation from the creative retouch and graphics team
- Working with the Ecommerce Manager to increase productivity, workflow, team processes and team culture
- Working with other team leads to increase productivity and workflow through all of Production
- Teaching and being on-hand for new staff members at all times to answer queries and explain the team processes and workflow
- Writing and refining team guidelines and manuals for new and old processes. Including a ‘New Starter’ guide for new team members
- Creating action packs for Photoshop
Fashion, Photography, Team Leadership, Management, Ecommerce, Adobe Photoshop
2012 - 2014
job
Studio Manager
Design Identity.
Climbing the ranks from intern to Studio Manager I was responsible for overseeing the business, clients and team as well as managing stock in and out of the studio. Working with the CEO, there was a strong emphasis on creating a positive environment and culture. Specific responsibilities included:
Client Management - taking client briefs, brand guidelines, bookings, prioritising deadlines, customer service.
Staff Management - daily tasks, roles, responsibilities and workload for employees, image sign-offs, team building and culture.
Office Management and Administration - staff roasters, quotes for new clients, inputting jobs and updating in the internal software (Streamtime).
Stock handling - arrival, dispatch and recording of all products received.
Increased skills in organisation, efficiency and the smooth running of a business. Communication and customer service skills, problem solving and task adjustments. A broader understanding of the project management system, Streamtime. The Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Indesign and Illustrator).
Manuals and guidelines for processes and in-house programs
Client Management - taking client briefs, brand guidelines, bookings, prioritising deadlines, customer service.
Staff Management - daily tasks, roles, responsibilities and workload for employees, image sign-offs, team building and culture.
Office Management and Administration - staff roasters, quotes for new clients, inputting jobs and updating in the internal software (Streamtime).
Stock handling - arrival, dispatch and recording of all products received.
Increased skills in organisation, efficiency and the smooth running of a business. Communication and customer service skills, problem solving and task adjustments. A broader understanding of the project management system, Streamtime. The Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Indesign and Illustrator).
Manuals and guidelines for processes and in-house programs
Photography, Mac, Management, Team Leadership, Logistics, Graphic production, Graphic design, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Logo Design, Layout, Design, Concept Development, Project Management, Communication
2012 - 2012
freelance
Graphic Designer
NSW Waratahs.
Temp design work for the NSW (HSBC) Waratahs football team. Work included:
- Membership Brochure
- Flyers
- Club Invites
- Gala Program
- Newsletters
- Presentation Slides
- Competition Forms
- Taxi cab advertisement campaign
- Website Tiles
- Membership Brochure
- Flyers
- Club Invites
- Gala Program
- Newsletters
- Presentation Slides
- Competition Forms
- Taxi cab advertisement campaign
- Website Tiles
Design, Organization, Concepting, Layout, Digital design, Graphic design, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Illustrator, Visual identity, Concept Development
My education
2005
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2009
University of Technology, Sydney
Bachelor in Visual Communication, Graphic Design & Photography
Bachelor in Visual Communication, Graphic Design & Photography
The sub-major in Photography taught skills in image conception, image set-up, technical skills, processing and the digital image.
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