Photo Editor

Role overview

This role is for a seasoned Photo Editor to support a creative team with photography and video-related needs. The work centers on finding, evaluating, and licensing strong visual assets that help shape high-profile content experiences used by a global audience. The position is best suited to someone who blends editorial judgment, visual taste, and practical photo research expertise.

The team designs content experiences for widely used products, so the work can influence how media is presented, perceived, and experienced by millions of people around the world. Success in this role requires originality, strong collaboration, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to turn diverse creative ideas into polished visual solutions.

Location and schedule

Candidates must live within 100 miles of Cupertino, Culver City, Seattle, or New York City and be available to work PST hours.

Pay details

Compensation varies by experience level and location.

• Level IV (7-9 years): Culver City $61.11, Cupertino $67.07, New York City $65.22, Seattle $63.55 per hour.
• Level V (10+ years): Culver City $78, Cupertino $82, New York City $82, Seattle $81 per hour.

What you will do

You will search for, evaluate, and license compelling still images and video for a range of feature content. The role involves frequent brainstorming, coordination, and cross-functional collaboration to shape strong visual directions. You will help translate creative input into effective image-based solutions and contribute ideas that improve the user experience through photo and video.

Key qualifications

The ideal candidate has a strong command of editorial storytelling and at least 5 years of experience in photo editing or multimedia work within a creatively focused setting. Relevant environments include publishing, magazines, entertainment studios, or agencies serving those sectors. You should also bring broad familiarity with photographers across portrait, documentary, conceptual, fine art, and related genres.

Experience working with different sources of existing imagery is important, including boutique syndication agencies, wire services, stock libraries, museums, and galleries. The role also calls for knowledge of image rights, likeness limitations, contract discussions, and legal clearance procedures for licensed content. Clear communication, strong teamwork, and the ability to build productive working relationships are essential.

Education and portfolio

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is preferred. A portfolio that demonstrates standout photo research ability is required, and a degree in Art, Photography, Art History, or Communication is also preferred.

About the employer

The staffing partner connects creative, marketing, and design talent with major brands. Eligible talent may receive benefits such as subsidized health, vision, and dental coverage, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with employer match.

Equal opportunity

The employer follows equal opportunity hiring practices and considers applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. The workplace is intended to be inclusive and welcoming of different backgrounds and perspectives.

Client background

The client is a global consumer technology company known for combining hardware, software, and services in a highly polished user experience. The team places strong value on craftsmanship, simplicity, and high-impact work that reaches a worldwide audience.