# Michelle Hironimus > Retoucher/Digitech Location: San Francisco, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/michellehironimus I am an experienced Digitech/Retoucher, most recently with Restoration Hardware and Amazon, with a background with companies like Gap, Walmart and The North Face and for agencies like Creative Drive and The Creative Group. I am very well versed in the challenges and needs of a high production count work environment, while producing hi-res composites and dealing with color management and asset management issues. I have a very strong tech background and am not afraid of running into issues that arrive either on-set or thru the digital asset flow. I am a color profile specialist and a pre-press operator giving me the advantage of knowing the needs of each output device to ensure the highest quality images and best outcome in any environment. I am especially proud of my compositing skills as it is my favorite thing to do. I make believable, multi-layered scenes focusing on light and shadows with seamless transitions and perfectly matched color. Over 25 years of experience as a Retoucher and 15 as a Digital Technician with a demonstrated history of working in the marketing and advertising industry. First a Retoucher then a Digital Technician with the Gap Online Photo Studio for over 11 years and 2 years with Amazon fulfilling both roles simultaneously. Strong arts and design professional also skilled in OS X (bash and AppleScript) Programming, Python Programming, Pre-press including Color profiling, Image Manipulation, Digital Printing, Typography, and most aspects of Photo Shoots and Website Development. ## Work Experience ### Digitech @ Tailored Brands, Inc. Jan 2023 – Present | Dublin, California, United States Duties include: Collect, edit, naming, and process all digital images captured on set. Including On-Figure photography and Editorial Laydowns. Support the photography process and ensure the accuracy of all images created. On Set Quality Assurance including color. Ensure all assets are captured, synced, and uploaded in the correct manner. Daily set up of capture station, monitors while troubleshooting any technical issues. ### Digital Technician, Retoucher and Website Builder @ Self-Employed Jan 2016 – Present | anywhere I am currently self-employed and for contract hire. I am happy to retouch, digitech or design anything you need. I am a highly developed composite retoucher with added focus on technical color correction. I paved the way in the world of digitech at Gap with 10 years of experience developing a DAM system from the beginning stages of digital photography. and creating the workflows still used today. The retouch roll at Gap included OnFigure and marketing imagery with heavy focus on color correction. I'm expanding into web development and scripting currently. I am certified in python, am very proficient at applescript w/automator and am confident in UNIX, linux and PS. I have been enjoying my time off after 11+ years with the Gap and 2 years at Amazon. In both roles, general computer knowledge was one of my best assets, as I was able to fix most all computer related issues for both hardware and software, Mac and PC. I can be incredibly resourceful. I also have 25+ years of experience with technical color management with extensive education in color profiling. ### Retoucher @ RH Jan 2020 – Jan 2022 | Corte Madera, California, United States Intensive compositing and image manipulation in a fast paced e-commerce environment. Highly scrutinized color accuracy of product and textiles under tighter color tolerances than manufacturer’s specifications. ### Digitech/Retoucher @ Amazon Jan 2018 – Jan 2020 | Greater Los Angeles Area Retouch role focused heavily on compositing and manipulation (perspective) of large and small products and generated images as well as precise color correction for furniture of all sizes, from very small to very large. Digitech role focused on ensuring best practices for file delivery and consulting with photographers for best image quality as well as repairing the DAM as issues developed with file management and reconfiguration of DAM coding. ### Digitech @ Amazon Jan 2018 – Jan 2020 | Los Angeles Metropolitan Area Oversaw equipment inventory team for studio relocation as equipment manager. Advised on DAM solutions and implemented a custom deployment. Used automated product capture systems across 10 sets and color corrected to match assets. Shot tethered with photographers on furniture, lifestyle and social media video sets. Heavy focus on compositing furniture, efficient color correction and server navigation. ### On-Set Retoucher, Sandbox Studios Creative Drive — 2018 @ Sandbox Studio Photography Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | San Francisco Bay Area Received content from multiple sets, organized shoots and tagged images in Capture One. Composited and retouched furniture on set. Reviewed images with stakeholders and delivered to custom DAM. Prepared assets for print. High volume e-commerce deliverables with color correcting and color changes to textiles. ### Digital Technician @ Gap Inc./Gap Inc. Direct Jan 2006 – Jan 2016 As I was the Very First FT DT at Gap, I created and cultivated almost every process used today in the Digital Tech Department. I was primarily Banana Republic but also worked with Athleta, Old Navy and Gap. I have created scripts used on a daily basis with focus on efficiency and consistency. The primary responsibility of the DT at Gap Is to get the images to the DA's, looking exactly as the AD has approved. We also added an extra layer of general Tech Support around the office and can admin the machines when needed (daily). ### Freelance Retoucher @ The Creative Group Jan 2005 – Jan 2006 | Multiple Locations Agency for contract retouching, photo editing and pre-press gigs. I had the highest test score in photoshop at the time and quickly became their photoshop ace. There was variety of work for clients like Restoration Hardware, Williams Sanoma and some startups, but mostly retouching for the Gap. Once I was thoroughly trained, in all the detailed processes of the Gap standards for fashion and beauty retouching, they acquired me from the agency to move into the digital technician role. ### Pre-Press Operator @ Winning Directions Jan 2004 – Jan 2004 | South San Francisco, California Color correction & pre-flight for 4 color political direct mail pieces ranging in sizes, Setup & maintained artists & prepress Apple workstations including hardware & software troubleshooting & replacement, PDF proof management, proof/comp, printer setup & maintenance, sample, proof & comp production, fill-in change & edit artist, iMovie & other office projects. ### Store Manager @ Copy central 4 embarcadero Jan 2003 – Jan 2003 I ran a Quick Print / Copy Shop with 1 employee. I was responsible for every job that came trough that place. I was responsible for the budget, inventory, maintenance of copiers and other small machinery used. Also expected to make sales calls and promotions. Primarily attorney clientele, most jobs were of a legal nature. ### Design Department Manager @ JC Graphics and Printing Jan 1999 – Jan 2002 I ran the Design Department. I managed 5 designers, and responsible for all of the work that came out of design. I had to cultivate each job and match it to the correct designer for the task at hand, including myself. I built a team with many different strengths to cover all aspects of branding and / or technical needs by the client. ## Education ### Interior Design Butte College ### Python certification in Python programming language Coursera ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/michellehironimus - Portfolio: https://michellehironimus.com --- Source: https://flows.cv/michellehironimus JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/michellehironimus/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-13