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Francisco Javier Ruiz Aparici

@franruizaparici

Multilingual creative based in Spain. Photo editor, content specialist, transitioning into UX/UI. Spanish, Catalan, English, German.

Spain

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for fully remote, async-first work where I can apply rigorous photo/visual quality standards and grow into UX/UI—especially research and interaction design—within a team that values creativity, consistency, and user-centered execution.

I'm a creative professional based in Spain with a background in fashion photo editing and digital content, built across a decade of international work. My core skill is high-end retouching — developed during three years at Zalando SE editing thousands of product images monthly for one of Europe's largest e-commerce platforms. I work independently, communicate clearly across four languages, and thrive in async, remote environments. Currently transitioning into UX/UI design and digital marketing, with a genuine interest in how people interact with digital products.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Photo Editor & Visual Specialist

Current

Self-Employed

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Provided high-end post-production retouching and colour correction for fashion and e-commerce clients using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom. Applied rigorous technical and aesthetic standards while managing digital asset organisation and delivery workflows independently.

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Photo Retouching Color Correction Compositing Digital Asset Management Quality Assurance

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

IronHack Berlin

Full Stack Web Development Bootcamp, Full Stack Web Development

2023 -

Full Stack Web Development bootcamp covering HTML, CSS, and JavaScript fundamentals to support digital content workflows and UX/UI development.

Universitat Jaume I

Licenciatura, Audiovisual Communication

Degree in Audiovisual Communication covering visual communication, media production, narrative analysis, digital systems and intercultural communication, including international exchange programmes.

ESCAC

Postgraduate, Cinematographic Photography Direction

Advanced training in photographic composition, lighting theory, colour and visual storytelling. Focused on cinematographic photography direction and visual communication.