Photo Editor job description
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Photo editor requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in photo editor job postings.
Sample photo editor requirements
- Proficiency in Adobe Suite
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of photography principles and techniques
- Familiarity with industry trends
- Excellent computer skills
Sample required photo editor soft skills
- Strong creative vision
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strong organizational skills
Photo Editor job description example 1
Mohawk Industries photo editor job description
Join the largest manufacturer of tile and natural stone in the United States and watch your career stand out with Dal-Tile, a subsidiary of Mohawk Industries.
Our close-knit team of dedicated professionals has made us the success we are today. In exchange for their hard work, we support our people with a family-friendly work environment, a commitment to promoting from within, unique benefits that go beyond just medical and dental, and a belief that every employee deserves a productive life outside of work. If this sounds outstanding to you, take the first step forward and explore a career with Dal-Tile.
Dal-Tile is currently seeking an exceptional Photo Studio Editor to join our TEAM! This is a temporary position for 30-60 days. Position timing is subject to vary based on business needs. Quality photography is critical to the Dal-Tile user experience. Whether it's lifestyle photography or studio product photography, the images need to be beautiful and the products need to look perfect. Retouching, color adjusting, clone stamping, distorting, and other forms of photoshop artistry are an essential part of the process.
Primary Objective
Handles the post-production of scan photography. Retouches imagery for our editorial, marketing, and print material. This is a temporary position for 30-60 days. Position timing is subject to vary based on business needs.
Major Function and Scope
Properly evaluate images to make necessary enhancements and adjustments
Retouch as directed including masking, compositing, and color correcting
Maintain precise post-production consistency in everything from file-naming to uploading
Assist in file archiving and metadata maintenance within our digital asset management system
Communicate with relevant stakeholders on the status of assignments
Stay current with industry tech knowledge
Color adjust photos to be consistent across multiple resources.
Retouch photographs from Live Sets, Scans, etc.
Retouch product flat images to ensure color accuracy and balance.
Produce web-ready crops and organize files carefully.
Prepare images for print.
Experience and Knowledge Required
High School Diploma or GED equivalency required.
At least 3 years' experience as a photo editor and professional retouching e-commerce photography.
Experience in color management for digital output and print (in both correction and matching).
An expert in Photoshop and Capture One.
Knowledge of digital photography systems.
Willingness to individually adjust all requested images on an as-needed basis.
Preferred Experience
Experience within the entire Adobe Suite
After Effects, Premiere, Illustrator, InDesign
Competencies
Honest and humble and can give and take critique productively.
Ability to express yourself thoughtfully and collaboratively, with an interest in improving process and procedures.
Ability to juggle multiple projects with meticulous attention to detail.
Have a positive, optimistic, can-do attitude and are committed to becoming the absolute best you can be.
Ability to prioritize and adhere to fast deadlines.
Other Pertinent Job Information
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee may sit, climb, balance, talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this position includes close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.
We offer competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, career opportunities, and an environment of creativity and growth. Examples include: Company Match on 401k, Employee Purchase Discount, and Tuition Reimbursement.
Dal-Tile is a proud supporter of our U.S. military, veterans and their families - Thank You for Your Service!
Active military, transitioning service members and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don't Work participant.
Our close-knit team of dedicated professionals has made us the success we are today. In exchange for their hard work, we support our people with a family-friendly work environment, a commitment to promoting from within, unique benefits that go beyond just medical and dental, and a belief that every employee deserves a productive life outside of work. If this sounds outstanding to you, take the first step forward and explore a career with Dal-Tile.
Dal-Tile is currently seeking an exceptional Photo Studio Editor to join our TEAM! This is a temporary position for 30-60 days. Position timing is subject to vary based on business needs. Quality photography is critical to the Dal-Tile user experience. Whether it's lifestyle photography or studio product photography, the images need to be beautiful and the products need to look perfect. Retouching, color adjusting, clone stamping, distorting, and other forms of photoshop artistry are an essential part of the process.
Primary Objective
Handles the post-production of scan photography. Retouches imagery for our editorial, marketing, and print material. This is a temporary position for 30-60 days. Position timing is subject to vary based on business needs.
Major Function and Scope
Properly evaluate images to make necessary enhancements and adjustments
Retouch as directed including masking, compositing, and color correcting
Maintain precise post-production consistency in everything from file-naming to uploading
Assist in file archiving and metadata maintenance within our digital asset management system
Communicate with relevant stakeholders on the status of assignments
Stay current with industry tech knowledge
Color adjust photos to be consistent across multiple resources.
Retouch photographs from Live Sets, Scans, etc.
Retouch product flat images to ensure color accuracy and balance.
Produce web-ready crops and organize files carefully.
Prepare images for print.
Experience and Knowledge Required
High School Diploma or GED equivalency required.
At least 3 years' experience as a photo editor and professional retouching e-commerce photography.
Experience in color management for digital output and print (in both correction and matching).
An expert in Photoshop and Capture One.
Knowledge of digital photography systems.
Willingness to individually adjust all requested images on an as-needed basis.
Preferred Experience
Experience within the entire Adobe Suite
After Effects, Premiere, Illustrator, InDesign
Competencies
Honest and humble and can give and take critique productively.
Ability to express yourself thoughtfully and collaboratively, with an interest in improving process and procedures.
Ability to juggle multiple projects with meticulous attention to detail.
Have a positive, optimistic, can-do attitude and are committed to becoming the absolute best you can be.
Ability to prioritize and adhere to fast deadlines.
Other Pertinent Job Information
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee may sit, climb, balance, talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this position includes close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.
We offer competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, career opportunities, and an environment of creativity and growth. Examples include: Company Match on 401k, Employee Purchase Discount, and Tuition Reimbursement.
Dal-Tile is a proud supporter of our U.S. military, veterans and their families - Thank You for Your Service!
Active military, transitioning service members and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don't Work participant.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024