John Acuna

Provided high-end Photoshop retouching, compositing, and color correction for printers, photographers, web designers, and advertising/design agencies, with 30+ years of industry experience. Delivered retouching for brands including Sebastian International, Wella, Paul Mitchell, Pureology, Smashbox, Fredricks of Hollywood, Sharper Image, Pottery Barn, Paramount, Denny’s, and Disney.

Created and prepared retouched and corrected digital files for print and web output, including CMYK and RGB workflows. Performed device color calibrations and supported production artwork preparation for brochures, posters, and graphic materials.

Led color retouching and prepress operations, preparing digital files for CMYK/RGB output across posters, brochures, grand format, magazine, and web graphics. Performed color calibration on output devices to maintain consistent reproduction.

Served as Color Retoucher Lead and Prepress Operator, preparing production-ready digital files for print output and ensuring accurate color reproduction. Performed retouching, color correction, and prepress preparation for a high-volume print environment.

Provided color retouching and prepress support, preparing files for print production and maintaining color accuracy. Supported scanning/production workflows as part of litho output preparation.

Performed retouching and scanner operator duties to support imaging preparation for production workflows. Prepared and prepared artwork for downstream print processes.

Worked as a scanner operator, supporting imaging capture for lithograph and media production workflows. Assisted with production preparation to ensure image readiness.

Assisted with scanning and proofreading duties in support of print production. Helped verify image/proof readiness for downstream output processes.

Earned a High School Diploma at Chaffey High School from 1986 to 1989.