Photo Editor

Job Overview

SANDOW is seeking an enthusiastic, hardworking, and extremely well -organized Photo Editor to join our team. The ideal candidate is an energetic self-starter who shows a sophisticated eye towards image selection and a strong visual point-of-view to help steer, produce and maintain the imagery for our design-focused brands. As an experienced member of the creative team, they should demonstrate good decision-making ability and be able to handle multiple tasks with little direction while prioritizing and managing their time efficiently.

The position works closely with various editorial and design teams to perform photo research, obtain cost estimates, manage photo budgets, and work with stock agencies and photographers to get hi-res files. There will be some management and negotiation of photo contracts; however, the most important attribute of the ideal candidate for this role is that they have a keen eye for beautiful design and luxury images.

This role requires an individual who is highly organized and has a strong attention to detail. A candidate having practiced disciplines of DAM and experience in assisting, shooting or managing in a photography environment is a plus. Job Responsibilities:

• Uses a keen eye for visual aesthetic and imagination to edit and narrow down images for selects and the creation of contact sheets and catalogs with impeccable judgment towards image quality and narrative.
• Advise on photography concepts and references, including budgets and rights consideration, usage and licensing.
• Manage communications, fee and expense negotiations, creating detailed cost estimates, usage reports and ensuring adherence to photo budgets by individual shoots, as well as by issue.
• File organization and Asset Management of product photography and royalty free images. Compile all supporting attribute information, supplied or observed, such as credits, captions for file meta-tagging and archival purposes.
• Selection and management of photo interns and any freelance photo-research help. Developing and maintaining strong relationships with top photographers, stylists, models, agencies and stock houses and identifying other sources for high-quality imagery.
• Researching, sourcing, and assigning photographers for multiple magazines. This requires knowledge of all areas of photography including lifestyle, beauty, conceptual, still life, portrait, action, reportage.
• Producing photo shoots: casting and hiring talent, hiring and managing stylists and prop designers, securing locations and permits, orchestrating shoot logistics, selecting wardrobe, scouting, and all aspects of production.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Photography, Photojournalism, Visual Communication or related field of study.
• Minimum of 5-7 years photo editing experience in a publication or commercial setting.
• A keen eye for editing and selecting visual assets.
• Strong understanding of photo copyright and negotiating rights usage and clearance.
• Strong ability to negotiate fees with photographers, talent agencies and reps, stock houses, authors, models, etc.
• Must demonstrate expert knowledge photographic standards as well as a comprehensive understanding of digital file specs, size and formats.
• Extensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Lightroom and Bridge in a Mac OS X environment. A quick technology learner with demonstrated proficiency in photo editing or commercial camera software such as Photo Mechanic or Phase One Media Pro a plus.
• Must have solid writing, proofing, interpersonal and communication skills and be able to maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
• Highly organized, strong attention to detail, keen problem solving and analytical skills and the ability to think logically and be resourceful when issues arise.
• Demonstrates teamwork and positive attitude while being self-motivated and comfortable working independently and juggling several projects on tight deadlines.
• Working knowledge of digital asset best practices including keyword, metadata and cataloging standards. Background and familiarity with DAM systems is a plus.

Additional Information

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