Greg Olsen

Color and Retouching Manger @Fcb Chicago

Chicago, IL, US
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WORK HISTORY

Apr 2007 — Present

Color and Retouching Manger @Fcb Chicago

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Chicago, IL, US

I am responsible for managing department artists as well as all projects requiring creativity, finesse, speed and quality. My role is to teach and nurture new talent in all aspects of retouching that drives the creative vision forward and to instill an appreciation for producing high quality work on a daily basis. I have direct experience creating CGI art using Modo and C4D software in support of and enhancing any retouching assignment. My group is also relied upon to make artistic calls on how best to use CGI in concert with conventional retouching. We do this under tight deadlines all within approved budgets of which I am responsible for generating. Throughout my career I have been fortunate to work with top agency creatives in Chicago where the focus has always been on producing quality art that supports and drives client vision. I have extensive knowledge in the production process beginning with concepts through production of final art ready for any type of media output which includes broadcast, OOH, POS, Ad work for print or digital. I have experience and abilities in color matching, outlining hair, illustrating realistic shadows, compositing, fashion retouching, raw image processing, file extensions. Please see my link listed under \"Accomplishments\"to view my book. Accounts include BrownForman, Goodyear, Boeing, Cox Communications, Del Monte, Valspar, Coca Cola, Comcast, Janssen, MFS, PACCAR, Next Era Energy, Choose Chicago, AB_InBev.

EDUCATION

1993 — 1994

American Academy of Art Chicago

Illustration

1985 — 1988

Chicago Graphics Arts Institute

Printing

2019 — 2019

IdeAlliance

Color Management Professional, Advertising

1977 — 1981

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

LAS, Pre Law, Photography Minor

1983 — 1984

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design

Computer Graphics

SKILLS

Direct MailCreative StrategyBranding & IdentityTypographyArtBrochuresCatalogsIllustratorDigital IllustrationPhotoshopIllustrationLayoutAdobe Creative SuiteGraphic DesignGraphicsLogo DesignAdvertisingPostersQuarkxpressColor CorrectionCorporate IdentityImage ManipulationInteraction DesignArt DirectionMacImage EditingPackagingBannersBrand DevelopmentCreative DirectionPre-PressColor ManagementConcept DevelopmentIndesign

ABOUT GREG OLSEN

At 456 Studios we are the industry leader of art generation that supports, enhances and inspires creative for the advertising world. 456 Studios is the \"go to\" Art Studio for FCB Chicago and our scope of work covers the full range of what is possible inside the production end of creativity. The ability to create visuals that push final art forward complimenting and driving the work to full potential inside the ad environment is what we strive to achieve. I personally have management experience in running production studios in all aspects including budgeting, estimating, scheduling work, developing and managing artists. I mentor budding artists and teach best practices in all aspects of studio production.

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