Sundaresan K

[email protected] • 9884168501 • Nanganallur, Chennai

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Innovative Associate Team Lead specializing in advanced retouching techniques, leveraging AI-driven tools alongside Adobe Photoshop to elevate digital and print imagery. Proven track record of boosting team productivity by 20% through the integration of automation and AI technologies, while fostering a collaborative environment that enhances creativity and communication. Adept at leading diverse teams, I combine technical expertise with strong interpersonal skills to deliver exceptional visual content that aligns with client goals and drives business growth.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Associate Teamlead - Retouching
09/2019 - Present
Hogarth , Chennai -India
• Led a team of retouching specialists at Hogarth Chennai, utilizing advanced AI tools for image generation and enhancement to accelerate workflows and enhance creative output
• Collaborated with art directors, photographers, and designers to deliver high-quality product images, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and creative vision
• Implemented AI-driven color correction, compositing, and background removal techniques, reducing manual editing time by 25% while maintaining seamless, natural-looking results
• Managed multiple e-commerce and print projects simultaneously under tight deadlines, achieving a 100% on-time delivery rate and consistently exceeding quality standards
Lead Analyst - MPE
10/2014 - 09/2019
HCL Technologies
• Cover designing as per Editor’s requirement
• Conduct Art meeting with the respected magazine Editors
• Understanding the requirements of the Client/Editor
• Working on conceptual design on the Cover and Cover stories/Feature pages
• Giving design ideas to the team and delivering the design mockups as per TAT
Sr. Executive
10/2010 - 10/2014
HCL Technologies Ltd
• Ensure consistent high-quality retouching across all images
• Analyze and adjust color balance, saturation, and exposure for desired visual effects
• Seamlessly combine multiple images to create visually appealing compositions
• Use advanced techniques to isolate and manipulate specific elements within images
• Generate realistic shadows, adding depth and dimension to images
• Deliver clean and accurate cutouts, paying attention to details like hair and fine edges
Graphic Designer
10/2008 - 10/2010
RR Donnelley Pvt Ltd.
• Expertise in Adobe Photoshop Retouching and using filters
• Worked on the Image Manipulations, Retouching damaged photos to the finest, Silhouette pictures, Hair Masking using Vector mask, Channel Mask, Matching color according to the provided swatches
• Creation of Natural Shadows for the Merchandise & Models, Changing the background color, swatch matching of the Clothing Items, model
Graphic Designer
04/2006 - 09/2008
Mount Publications
• Cover design and Pagination for Educational books
• Image Illustration for books and CBT
• Designing of catalogs & brouchers

EDUCATION

B.Sc., Physics with 1st class
01/2001 - 01/2004
Aringar Anna Arts college

SKILLS

Technical Skills: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Dreamweaver
Soft Skills: Creativity, Teamwork, Communication, Flexibility
Tools: Adobe XD, Figma, Microsoft Office