Photo Editor (Women's Apparel) - Freelance, Remote

Photo Editor (Women's Apparel) - Freelance, Remote

Department: Specialized Roles

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Global+

Reporting To: Client via Magic

Compensation: $7.00 / hour

Description

About the Client

A fast-growing, US-based online retailer in fashion and lifestyle, offering trend-forward products at accessible price points. The brand caters to style-conscious shoppers seeking fresh seasonal looks without the premium price tag. They operate primarily through digital channels and are scaling creative output to support growth.

Why does this role exist?

This role exists to elevate and standardize product and lifestyle imagery across the brand's website, marketplaces, and social platforms, ensuring every asset aligns with a clean, fashion-forward aesthetic. As the catalog and content volume increases, the brand needs a dedicated editor to improve turnaround times, maintain consistency, and optimize assets for performance. The goal is to enhance conversion, brand credibility, and speed-to-publish through expert photo editing and efficient workflows.

The Impact you'll make

Photo Retouching and Color Management
• Perform color correction, exposure/lighting adjustments, cropping, and background cleanup
• Retouch product and model images while maintaining a natural, brand-true look
• Apply non-destructive editing techniques and maintain consistent retouching standards
E-commerce and Social Asset Preparation
• Prepare images for website, marketplaces, catalogs, and email marketing
• Resize, export, and optimize files for Instagram, Pinterest, ads, and lookbooks
• Ensure all assets meet platform specifications (dimensions, format, file size, naming)
Brand Consistency and Quality Assurance
• Adhere to brand guidelines and visual standards across all imagery
• Conduct final QA checks to ensure color, skin tones, fabric textures, and edges are polished
• Implement feedback quickly and iterate efficiently to reduce revision cycles
File Management and Workflow
• Organize, label, and maintain photo libraries and shared folders for easy retrieval
• Follow standardized naming conventions and version control
• Track progress and deadlines to keep deliverables on schedule
Collaboration and Communication
• Partner with design and marketing to understand creative direction and timelines
• Clarify briefs, propose edits, and surface issues proactively
• Support campaign launches with timely asset delivery
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Required:
• 2+ years of photo editing in fashion/e-commerce with direct experience in women's apparel
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Photoshop; strong retouching, masking, and color correction
• Portfolio showcasing fashion/product editing work (before/after examples preferred)
• Demonstrated experience preparing assets for e-commerce platforms and social media
• Ability to work 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday-Friday; reliable high-speed internet and strong deadline management
• WFH Set-Up:
• Computer with at least 8GB RAM, an Intel i5 core processor/AMD Ryzen 5 Processor and up.
• Internet speed of at least 40MBPS
• Headset with an extended mic that has noise cancellation and a webcam
• Back-up computer and internet connection
• Quiet, dedicated workspace at home

Your Superpowers:
• Technical: Advanced Photoshop; working knowledge of Lightroom; image optimization for web; file naming/metadata best practices; non-destructive workflows; basic Canva familiarity
• Aesthetic: Sharp eye for color accuracy, fabric detail, skin tones, and clean edges; strong sense of brand cohesion
• Operational: Meticulous organization, time management, and adherence to process
• Interpersonal: Clear communication, responsiveness, and openness to feedback; ability to work independently and collaboratively
You should apply if...
• You're fashion-savvy and love translating brand aesthetics into crisp, conversion-ready imagery
• You're detail-obsessed, consistent, and take pride in delivering polished assets on time
• You thrive in a remote, fast-paced environment and handle feedback with a positive, iterative mindset
• You care about both speed and quality-and know how to balance them
What to expect...

Work Setup:
• Remote position
• Must have a reliable internet connection and a quiet workspace
• Required to provide own computer with Intel Core i5 or something similar or higher operating system
Working Hours:
• 40 hours per week
• Monday to Friday 9:00 AM-6:00 PM Pacific Time (40 hrs/week)
Compensation:
• $7 per hour
• No benefits package included

Benefits