Hirt & CarterMultimedia Editor
Mar. 2024City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South AfricaMultimedia Editor (July 2024 – Present): • Retouching creative and e-commerce product and lifestyle photography; cleaning imperfections, aligning verticals, colour and tonal correction, deep etching, compositing, and maintaining consistency with brand guidelines. • Editing video content in line with brand briefs, ensuring precise cuts, colour and tonal balance, and non-destructive workflows. • Creating accurate 3D product renders and creative animations for high-quality still and video assets. • Maintaining efficiency and speed with a consistently low revision/rejection rate while upholding quality standards. • Researching, trialling, and implementing innovative approaches to content creation, including emerging AI technologies. • Staying ahead of industry trends and exploring new tools and collaborations to enhance creative output. • Collaborating effectively with team members, meeting deadlines, and following briefs with clear verbal and written communication. Retoucher (March – June 2024): • Retouching product photography by cleaning imperfections, aligning verticals, correcting colour and tone, and deep etching images. • Compositing and enhancing multiple elements, including retouching angles/plates, to create seamless final images. • Maintaining efficiency and quality with a consistently low rejection rate while meeting finished image expectations. • Applying and adhering to image workflow specifications for accuracy and consistency. • Using non-destructive editing techniques and ensuring organized file and folder management. • Communicating effectively with team members, meeting deadlines, and following briefs through clear collaboration.