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I don't know what to call myself professionally. Help? (Terminology)


s1mer

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I want to pursue a career in freelancing. I'm currently building my portfolio and after it is done I will build my own website, hopefully one year from now it will be all set in place.

Things I love doing in Photoshop and that I want to pursue a career on: retouching (portraits, food, real estate, products, maybe in the future wedding photos as well), manipulations, restorations, fixing photos (by hiding / adding certain people / objects / etc) basically anything. I do not design logos, brochures, cards or anything in that matter.

I've heard terms such as: Graphic designer, Digital artist, Retoucher, Creative Production Artist, Visual Designer, etc.

I don't know in which category I fit the most, any help? (I currently call myself "Photoshop enthusiast")
 

JeffK

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The labels are quite liquid these days and the titles can change from company to company even though the responsibilities are exactly the same. @PRESTON offers a good title. You can also try Digital Retouching Specialist or Photoshop Retoucher. I wouldn't use "designer" in your title since that covers Illustrator and InDesign skills - unless you have those as well.
Most important is when you provide your curriculum vitae/resume/job summary, you clearly list your skills and what you can do. The title is just an invite to look - what you can do is what follows in your summary.
And show 'em what you can if you can include samples.
Hope this helps.
- Jeff
 

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