Photo Editor

This is a 6-month
, full-time (40 hours/week),
remote contract role located in:
New York, NY
Culver City, CA
Cupertino, CA
Seattle, WA.

Summary

This role sits within a Product & Design organization responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and creating content experiences for highly visible digital products. The Photo Editor will drive large-scale photo research efforts that populate these experiences, contributing directly to visual quality, storytelling, and overall user impact. Success in this role requires exceptional communication, resourcefulness, creative problem-solving, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment while maintaining the highest quality standards.

• 5+ years of experience in photo editing, photo research, or multimedia production
• Passion for photography with deep knowledge across historic and archival imagery, fine art, conceptual work, still life, fashion, and celebrity portraiture
• Strong aesthetic sensibility with a proven ability to translate creative vision into compelling visual solutions
• Proficient in advanced photo research, including sourcing beyond traditional stock libraries by working directly with photographers, artists, and galleries
• Familiar with a wide range of photography sources including large and boutique stock houses, galleries, and independent artist projects
• Expertise in image rights, licensing, contract negotiation, pricing, legal clearance, and final asset delivery
• Highly resourceful, dependable, and comfortable jumping in quickly when timelines are short
• Clear, concise communicator with strong collaboration and relationship-building skills
• Able to synthesize creative input into polished, high-quality visual outcomes

In this role, you will research, identify, license, and deliver exceptional photography and video assets to support editorial content and product experiences. You'll collaborate closely with designers, editors, and creative partners to translate conceptual ideas into refined visual solutions. This includes conducting in-depth photo research, working directly with photographers and galleries, negotiating licensing and usage rights, managing contracts, and ensuring final art is delivered accurately and on time.

You will consistently uphold rigorous quality standards while adapting to shifting priorities and fast-moving timelines.

• Bachelor's degree in Art, Photography, Art History, Communications, or equivalent practical experience
• Background in publishing, magazines, music, entertainment studios, or creative agencies preferred

Remote but requires candidates to be local to:

• New York, NY : $52.48
• Culver City, CA : $52.21
• Cupertino, CA : $57.47
• Seattle, WA : $55.89

Flexibility to accommodate travel when needed

Strong alignment with brand authenticity and a commitment to maintaining high creative standards

The pay for this W-2 position is

• CUL: $52.21/hr
• CUP: $57.47/hr
• NYC: $52.48/hr
• SEA: $55.89/hr

This position may be eligible for PTO, health and dental insurance, and/or 401(k) benefits upon meeting certain length of service and hours requirements.

Mathys+Potestio values applicants of all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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