Stephen Brad – Professional Retoucher & Prepress Specialist

Netflix Upfront / NETFLIX

Managed and built all large format print files. Was responsible for building pixel perfect print files from approved FPO mocks. Ensuring brand guidelines and colors remained consistent across multiple substrates and print vendors. Made art edits throughout the approval process. Led all communications with commercial print and fabrication vendors to ensure proper execution and installation of all builds.

Misc. Print Production / Various Clients

A quick overview of various jobs as executed. Primary focus on translating complex build drawings into finished printed floor sets, press walls and production designs.

Disney + Percy Jackson Premiere / Disney

Composite high resolution assets and build out large format print files for a 120' press wall. Also included complex die cut waves with substantial bleed added. Worked with design and fabrication team to execute final build.

TMNT Fun House / Paramount

Create all large format print items including, die cut characters, window clings, floor graphics and textured prints for a semi-permanent fun house executing in NYC and Los Angeles.

Dry Bar Retouching / Dry Bar

Retouching a variety of assets for Drybar's website refresh. Heavy emphasis on complex hair and skin retouching.

Prepress for theatrical print campaigns / Sony Pictures

Various examples of color proofing, retouching, and large-format printing

LIFE Press Check and Presentation / Sony Pictures

Color correct, press check, assemble and present large-format standee to Sony executives to kick off their international print campaign.

Golden Bars / Diageo

Source images and build out large format print files that would appear to be custom fabricated tile, brick, and wood construction Diageo's pop-up event.

IMDB Boat / IMDB

Create all large format print collateral and detailed build mechanicals for print & fabricated pieces. Oversee PMS/CMYK matching of all fabrication items for a cohesive visual environment.

Tropicana Composite Exercise / NVE Agency

I created this exercise to teach designers the basics of proper masking, shadow building, and compositing. Precise use of the pen tool and layer masking was a critical part of this exercise.