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| | Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateBrooklyn, New York EMAIL AVAILABLE PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEwww.nicolas-leon.com LINKEDIN LINK AVAILABLE EducationSoftwareSkillsVersatile and detail-oriented creative with over 9 years of experience in Photography, branding, graphic design, retouching, and motion graphics. Proven track record of the execution from beginning to completion of compelling visuals that enhance brand identity and drive sales across diverse sectors, including fashion, beauty, and home goods. Bachelors Degree in Graphic DesignUniversidad del Azuay,Cuenca - Ecuador / 2011-2015NICOLAS LEONWork ExperienceCollaborated with Art Directors to conceptualize and execute campaigns, lifestyle, and product photoshoots for brands like Onsen, GIR, Poketo, Open Spaces, Equal parts, Yield.Oversaw post-production, focusing on color correction, cosmetic touchups, and optimization for print, web, and social media.Created and maintained photography style guides for +9 brands for brand consistency.Stayed updated on industry trends and incorporated the latest technologies, including A.I. to optimize workflows.Developed impactful logos, brand identities, and design templates across various industries such as cosmetics, fashion, jewelry, beauty, hotels, restaurants, and home goods.Led a team of designers, video editors, photographers, and retouchers to achieve project goals.Directed photoshoots ensuring that visual elements, lighting, and composition supported the desired aesthetic and messaging.Adapted to different photography styles based on client needs, demonstrating versatility in creative approaches.Led creative campaigns for fashion, jewelry, and cosmetics brands, including Hyundai, Graiman, Canopy, Arkana cosmetics, Hydro- hair.Retouched for brands like Saks 5th Avenue, Mac cosmetics, Complex, in the know by Yahoo!, Quip, Material Kitchen, Cote- rie, LOLA, Fable Pets, Touchland,Nice Laundry, Cartel and Co, Mosspark NYC.Captured product and lifestyle photography for online and printed campaigns across Ecuador, Per, Panam and United States.Shot wood textures for 3D software, enhancing realistic furniture renders.Applied advanced lighting techniques to accentuate furniture materials and design details.Developed impactful visual designs for nationwide ad campaigns in POS exceeded in-store traffic goals by 5%.Designed packaging for over 11 products, enhancing consumer perception and competitiveness on shelves. Pattern Brands (Former Ginlane Media)The AdgencyPhotographer and RetoucherColineal Corp.Indalum S.A.Photographer and Retouching DirectorCreative Art directorFreelancePhotographer and retoucherGraphic DesignerBrooklyn - NYC 02/2021 - PresentCuenca, Ec. 09/2019 - 12/2021Cuenca, Ec. 09/2016 - 08/2018Cuenca, Ec. 09/2018 - 08/2019Cuenca, Ec. 08/2014 - 08/2016Art Direction CompositionVideo EditionConcept developmentArt direction for photo shoots and videoGraphic DesignPhotography Photo Editing / RetouchingColor TheoryPackaging Stop MotionProject planning and schedulingLightning techniquesBranding / Visual IDTypography 2d animationDetail Oriented Digital and Print MediaCreative ThinkerColor grade and correctionQuality assuranceImage Curation Advertising campaign developmentBrand consistency enforcementStory TellingPhotoshop, Illustrator, Figma, After Effects, Capture One, Adobe Premiere, In design, Lightroom. |