Derek Kalisher

Derek Kalisher is an accomplished Senior Photo Retoucher currently employed at Squarespace since August 2019. Previous experience includes serving as Senior Retoucher and Manager at Ralph Lauren from January 2016 to August 2019, where responsibilities encompassed overseeing all image-based post-production projects and collaborating with senior art directors to develop creative concepts. Derek began the career as a Retoucher for Ralphlauren.com and gained additional experience as a Retoucher at Urban Studio NYC from October 2013 to January 2016, working on various fashion and product photography projects for notable clients. Prior roles include Studio Manager at Gary's Loft, where project management and digital capture services were key responsibilities, and Assistant to the Director at Art Forward in 2010. Derek holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Photography from the School of Visual Arts, completed in 2011.