Rob DiCaterino
Clifton, NJ
rob@robdicaterino.com
retouching portfolio: robdicaterino.com
Skills:
High-end retouching for print, web, and iPad.
Adobe CS5: Photoshop and InDesign.
Color management.
Wacom pen tablet.
K4 Publishing System.
Print production software: ORIS Hotfolder Manager, Onyx PosterShop, and Fiery.
Mac OS X and Microsoft Windows.
Creating and streamlining imaging workflows.
Testing retouching candidates and training employees.
Awards:
American Society of Magazine Editors (ASME) 2012 Best Lifestyle Magazine Cover
Martha Stewart Living, December 2011, “Make It a Magical Holiday”
(photograph by Dana Gallagher, retouching by Rob DiCaterino)
Society of Publication Designers (SPD) 2011 Tablet App of the Year
Martha Stewart Living: Boundless Beauty, November 2010
(retouching and animations by Rob DiCaterino)
Association of Educational Publishers (AEP/EdPress) 2007 Distinguished Achievement Award
Scholastic “Winter Animals” poster
(retouching by Rob DiCaterino)
Experience:
U.S. Retouch Manager
Net-A-Porter
March 2013 – present
- Manage the U.S. retouching studio for Net-A-Porter, Mr. Porter, and The Outnet.
- Adhere to strict style guides, quality control standards, and deadlines.
- Mentor the team along a career path from junior to senior level. Train the team to use more advanced retouching techniques.
- Interview and test new retouchers and interns.
- Work closely with the other in-house studio teams (photography, styling, and editorial) and remotely with the UK teams to offer support and streamline the workflow.
- Brought all retouching back in-house, expanded the team, and increased weekly targets within my first two months.
Freelance Retoucher
robdicaterino.com
February 2008 – present
- On-site retouching, prepress imaging, and proofing for various clients, including Lord & Taylor, Ralph Lauren, Macy’s, Gotham Inc., 4th Floor NY, and other studios.
- Off-site retouching and photo restoration for photographers, businesses, actors, models, authors, families, etc.
- Restored and retouched all 340 photos in the 2011 book Jersey Girls: The Fierce and the Fabulous, by Marie Moss and Barri Leiner Grant.
Senior Digital Imaging Specialist
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia
June 2010 – June 2012
- Lead retoucher for MSLO’s flagship magazine Living, and solely responsible for retouching photos of Martha Stewart.
- Also retouched for MSLO’s other magazines (Martha Stewart Weddings, Whole Living, and Everyday Food), books, ads, and iPad digital magazines/apps.
- Communicated directly with Martha Stewart, art directors, creative directors, and production associates to manage and prioritize projects.
- Tested potential retouchers, trained new employees, profiled and calibrated monitors, and maintained proofers.
- Helped create iPad imaging and animation workflow in 2010.
- Helped streamline workflow to keep all retouching in-house, saving the department up to $100k each year.
Digital Imager
Scholastic Inc.
August 2005 – February 2008
- Lead retoucher for Scholastic News, Choices, Scope, MATH, and Clifford magazines, plus educational posters and books.
- Profiled and calibrated monitors. Managed color for printing on various paper stocks.
- Communicated directly with art directors, editors, and production to manage projects.
- Helped set up in-house proofing in 2007.
Digital Imaging Technician
The Big Picture Inc.
October 2003 – August 2005
- Scanned and retouched images for large, high resolution output. Matched colors to clients’ specs.
- Specialized in wide-format inkjet printing, including banners, posters, vehicle wraps, retail displays, and billboards.
- Worked one-on-one with high profile clients, including Macy’s, Hearst, Lincoln Center, and Saks Fifth Avenue.
Education:
William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ. 1996-1997. Art major.
