John Cason

John Cason has a strong background in retouching and graphic design. John worked as the Head of Retouch at Taylor James Ltd from October 2015 to June 2018, where they collaborated with agencies and brands to bring creative ideas to life in various media formats. Prior to that, they were a Senior Retoucher and Graphic Artist at DDB Worldwide from June 2001 to October 2015, working on retouching for magazines, newspapers, and OOH campaigns, as well as utilizing software like Illustrator, Flash, and After Effects. John also has experience as a freelance retoucher, compositor, and illustrator at companies such as Sesame Workshop, Psyop, and The Concept Farm. John started their career as a Web/Interactive Designer at Beliefnet from 1999 to 2001.

John Cason received their education in a chronological manner. John attended the University of North Florida from 1990 to 1994, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Chemistry. Following this, they pursued further education at the University of Florida from 1995 to 1999, earning a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in Creative Photography.

In addition to their formal education, John Cason also acquired various certifications. In 2012, they completed the "Digital Matte Painting: Changing a Scene From Summer to Winter" course and "Photoshop CS6 New Features: Brushes" course at lynda.com. In 2015, they obtained certifications in "Advanced Color Workflows for Photographers," "After Effects Guru: Color Grading Footage," "DaVinci Resolve 11 Essential Training," "Insights on Product Photography," and "Programming Beats in Ableton Live 9" from lynda.com. John also completed the "MODO 501 Essential Training" course at lynda.com in 2012.