James (Jesse) Magner Email & Phone Number

Oradell, NJ, US

Jersey City, NJ

• . Key Retoucher within organization.
• . Ability to utilize technical expertise to determine the proper retouching solutions, to be able to achieve the best and most efficient printed and web published results.
• . Responsible for pre-flighting and preparing files for press, imposition, providing PDF proofs and troubleshooting.
• . Prepare and modify client files for PDG output, including ripping / imposing for sheet fed and digital presses.
• . Detect and problem-solve various graphics / prepress problems. Including but not limited to: Missing images or type, reassigning colors, designating file formats, trapping and overprinting.
• . High level understanding of CMYK color process, with the ability to effectively create press-ready files using CMYK print. Convert spot colors and adjust photographic images for optimized print.

Carlstadt, NJ

• Macintosh based organization with specialties in creative retouching and superior color management.
• Created graphics for high end markets including Tiffany & Co. and Movado; beauty market including Maybelline, Lancôme, and Avon.
• Involved creatively on custom collaborative retouching for various Labels under the Sony Music Entertainment umbrella such as Pearl Jam, Bruce Springsteen, and Mariah Carey.
• Applied meticulous attention to detail and strong sense of color to ensure image consistency.
• Expert ability to retouch across a variety of photography styles, varied by lighting, color and background extensions.
• Successfully completed file set up with full understanding of compatibility to older rip devices.

Parsippany, NJ

• Consistently met or exceeded deadlines, while maintaining original customer intent. Achieved through strong understanding of color correction and image constraints.
• Partnered with creative directors, art directors and production associates to deliver the best quality imagery in print.
• Collaborated and delivered graphics for beauty companies including L’Oréal and Revlon, including assorted pharmaceutical corporations.
• Performed quality control on all images, identifying necessary amends, while ensuring color consistency between image assets.
• Known for processing a high volume of images, without compromising quality or design intent.
• Team leader for training and operating Scanner systems including Crossfield 636, D.S. 608, and D.S. 808.

Hackensack, NJ