Manager / Retoucher

Romnee Pritchett

r.pritchett@protonmail.com


 

Work Experience / Work History

Rothy’s (www.rothys.com.com)

Manager of Retouching (2018 - 2023)

Workflow

  • Established from scratch a post-production workflow in photography and motion for both quality and efficiency. Both in Ecomm and Editorial departments.

  • Oversaw execution of the overall look and feel of post-production in editorial photography with the Creative Director and Art Directors.

  • Collaborated with Art / Creative director to create final images that align with their creative direction. Translated a creative vision to the retouching team and support AD/CD direction so that final images reflect the creative vision.

  • Ensure quality and consistency of post-production imagery, including color, consistency & integrity of photography.

  • Ensured accuracy and consistency of product attributes in photography across all

  • mediums (web, print, social).

  • Oversaw post-production guidelines, to include retouching direction for internal retouchers and creatives, as well as external vendors.

D.A.M.

  • Selected and administrated a D.A.M. to be used by all applicable departments.

  • Maintained and managed digital file organization and image workflow for photo teams including server uploads and comp distribution.

  • Established consistent and efficient distribution systems, including DAM

  • organization, asset distribution, metadata schema, and file naming precedent.

  • Selected and managed a data entry vendor to input metadata for maximum search functionality.

  • Designed workflows from the D.A.M. to work with other platforms (Wrike, Google Slides, Figma, PhotoShop), thereby greatly reducing complexity and speeding up workflows.

Team

  • Hired and managed internal retouchers.

  • Managed and added to freelance talent roster to expand Rothy’s talent pool.

  • Manage communication with post-production vendors, deadlines, and budgets.

  • Acted as connective tissue between creative & photo teams, print production, and digital production teams.

Schawk (www.schawk.com)

Digital Retoucher (July 2017 - October 2017)

  • Responsible for working closely with Client Services, Retouchers and Production Managers in order to deliver the client's needs and meet deadlines.

  • Executed work orders and updated status via Filemaker Database.

  • Retouched hardware at high resolutions that required a workflow to keep file size manageable.

  • Maintained file structure and ensured a smooth hand-off in a 24hr production environment.

  • High volume color correction and retouching to maintain brand identity.

  • Worked with 3D department to ensure product accuracy.

Colorhythm (www.colorhythm.com)

Senior Manager of Digital Imaging (2012 - present)

  • Hiring Manager for Employees / Freelancers - Determined the resource need based on the client’s projected workload. Conducted the hiring process of recruiting, interviewing, and hiring staff.

  • Managed the company’s resource schedule which provided seamless communication between the freelancers and management team.

  • Project Manager - Assessed the requirements of multiple projects and created an efficient workflow. Provided leadership and workloads to retouchers and evaluated progress in order to meet client deadlines. Problem solved to create custom solutions to unique challenges.

  • Managed the training program by creating training materials (video, text, and pdf documents) to convey and define quality standards, company workflow, and post-processing automations standards.

  • Managed Vendors - Communicated requirements to external partners and established systems for smooth coordination between companies.

  • Managed print projects and established requirements and workflows for client’s needs.

 

Retouching Manager (2009 - 2012)

  • Collaborated with programmers using PHP, JavaScript, Python, Ruby, HTML, CSS, and Applescript to develop systems that interact with clients while also providing a workflow for employees.

  • Helped design the proprietary Digital Asset Management (DAM) Solution that’s used by clients and employees.

  • Developed a training program for employees on internal workflows and proprietary database.

 

Retouching Specialist (2005 - 2009)

  • Retouched product images and ensured our image services met customer technical specifications.

  • Developed a post-production workflow that interfaced with the company’s proprietary database.

  • Consistently collaborate with Levis account management to establish quality standards and a consistent look across their brands.


 

Highlights

  • Direct involvement in the growth of Colorhythm’s digital imaging services from 3 to 50 employees which led to management experience.

  • Managed e-commerce, billboards, signage, in-store advertising, and print projects between clients in China, Europe, India, Brazil, Canada, United States, Japan, Australia and Korea.

  • Directed vendors to provide resources that enabled Colorhythm to expand their services and reduce costs.

  • Communicated with clients including producers, art directors and photographers to best serve their needs, while providing direction to my team.

  • Developed a batch processing workflow for draping or colorization inside Photoshop.

 

Qualifications and Skills

  • Professional retouching for on-model, portrait, and product imagery (e-commerce and print)

  • Strong knowledge in Digital Photography and Lighting

  • Working knowledge of Filemaker Pro

  • Understands good customer service and provides a high level of customer satisfaction

  • Proficient and knowledgeable in office software:

    • Adobe Photoshop

    • Adobe After Effects

    • Adobe InDesign

    • Adobe Lightroom

    • Adobe Acrobat

    • Adobe Illustrator

    • Adobe Bridge

    • Color Correction

    • FTP

    • Microsoft Word and Excel

    • Proprietary DAM Solution

  • Strong oral communication skills and teamwork skills

 

Clients

  • ABC

  • Apple

  • Airbnb

  • Men's Warehouse

  • Almond & Co.

  • Burning Man

  • Dockers

  • Levis

  • Equinox

  • Freedman Seating

  • Madison Reed

  • Poppin

  • Restoration Hardware

  • Levis Signature & Co.

  • Vida

  • Headline Shirts

  • Subway

 

Education

Academy of Art University

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Fine Arts of Visual Effects with a focus in video compositing and VFX

 

Past Experience

Freelance VFX Compositor and Supervisor (2002 - 2004)

  • VFX Supervisor at DvGarage

  • Compositor on CSI

  • Compositor on Memoirs of a Geisha

 

References

Contact me for references: romnee.pritchett@protonmail.com