Marvin User
@marvinuser3
Senior Gen AI Creative Director and expert in high-end digital imaging.
SingaporeWhat I'm looking for
I am a Senior Creative Retoucher and Gen AI Creative Director with 20 years' experience delivering high-end digital imaging, motion and video for integrated campaigns. I built and led retouching departments, introduced AI-driven workflows that improved speed, scale and consistency, and have earned multiple industry awards and certifications.
I consult across photography, 3D and motion, mentor teams, manage budgets and production risk, and deliver scalable visuals for global clients. I combine deep craft in retouching and post production with generative AI, prompt engineering and L&D experience to drive efficient, creative outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Retoucher Specialist
Ogilvy Singapore & Hogarth Worldwide
Jul 2022 - Sep 2025 (3 years 2 months)
Built and led a retouching department and integrated AI-driven workflows to improve speed, scale, and delivery consistency for global clients, while managing budgets, schedules, and mentoring cross-disciplinary teams.
Video Content Editor
Prudential Singapore - PruExpert Lab
Oct 2020 - Jun 2022 (1 year 8 months)
Produced over 2,000 e-learning videos annually using ACTA-based methods, applying motion graphics, colour grading, sound design and AI-assisted enhancements to boost learner engagement and production efficiency.
Founder & Senior Digital Imaging Specialist
The 301 DPI Studio
Jun 2012 - Sep 2020 (8 years 3 months)
Founded and operated a digital imaging studio delivering retouching, motion design, video editing and key visual development, driving six-figure revenue growth and servicing agencies and Fortune 500 clients.
Senior Retoucher
BBDO Proximity / Procolor
Oct 2004 - May 2012 (7 years 7 months)
Progressed from junior to senior retoucher supporting global advertising campaigns, built and led a retouching department that achieved top revenue contribution and delivered award-recognised work.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Vanderbilt University
Certificate, Generative AI and Prompt Engineering
Completed Generative AI and Prompt Engineering coursework delivered in partnership with DeepLearning.AI and Adobe.
3dsense Media School
Diploma in Motion Design, Motion Design
Completed a Diploma in Motion Design focusing on motion graphics and post-production workflows.
AV8 Media
Professional Certifications, Post-production and Editing
Completed certifications in colour grading, Premiere Pro, After Effects, sound design, and Photoshop.
Institute for Adult Learning
ACTA Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment, Training and Assessment
Achieved the ACTA Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment to support workplace training and assessment practices.
NTUC LearningHub
Certified Associate in Project Management, Project Management
Completed the Certified Associate in Project Management credential.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
SingaporeAuthorized to work in
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