Photo Editor - Manila, PH

We are searching for a Photo Editor to help bring our brand’s story to life through stunning visuals! In this role, you’ll be essential to our creative team, ensuring that each photo is beautifully edited and aligns with our high-quality standards across digital and print formats. You’ll also be in charge of retouching images, managing our digital assets, and supporting the team in staying on track with timelines.

What you'll be doing:

Photo Retouching and Editing

1. Retouches photography assets for digital and print needs, which include complex digital composing, clipping, color correcting, and liquifying, among other skills.
2. Executes complex edits to meet specific branding and design requirements; supports ongoing marketing efforts and integrated marketing campaigns.
3. Exhibits expert working knowledge of Photoshop, Lightroom, and/or Capture One, including but not limited to: layers, color tools, and white balance.
4. Coordinates with creative partners and/or external vendors to execute photography from pre-production to post-production while meeting tight deadlines
5. Manages multiple projects at any given time and maintains organization during the process.

Digital Asset Management Coordination

1. Assists in organizational needs, which include inputting metadata and keywords, working within templates, specific cropping, resizing, and exporting for cross-functional sharing.
2. Uploads imagery to the digital asset management tool, including inputting metadata, tagging information, curating photo collections, and organizing assets for cross-functional team use.
3. Troubleshoots missing/incorrect website imagery.
4. Remains accountable for daily timelines using shot lists and designated project management tools, tying to our annual roadmap schedule.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

1. Performs other duties that maybe assigned from time to time.

What you bring to the table:   

• An online portfolio with your application that reflects your photo editing experience, including eCommerce photo editing experience, specifying which work was created 100% by you vs. by a team. 

• College undergraduate or at least two (2) years college in photography, multimedia, or an art/design field.

• Minimum two (2) to three (3) years of professional photo retouching experience.

• Expert knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.

• Experience with a DAM platform and project management platform.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with a remote team.

• Highly organized, flexible, and able to deliver with quick turnaround times 

Nice to have:

• Experience with Widen, Figma, ClickUp, and/or Capture One. 

Location: The Photo Editor position is a work-from-home position for Balsam International Unlimited Philippine ROHQ in Manila. Team members in the Philippines are located within Metro Manila, Bataan, Batangas, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Pampanga, Rizal, and Tarlac areas only.

Our must-haves:

• Must be open to joining some face-to-face gatherings, like our monthly functional meetings and quarterly teamwide events.
• Must have a back-up laptop or desktop for use, if primary laptop encounters issues.
• Must have a fast, reliable DSL, Fiber or Broadband connection (not mobile or broadband stick) as the primary internet connection with a minimum actual speed of 10MBPS.
• Must have a back-up internet connection of the same speed, if primary connection becomes spotty.

Status: This is a full-time, permanent position with benefits.

Hardware Provision: Company-issued Laptop will be provided on the first day.

At Balsam International, we strive to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. For permanent, full-time team members, this includes:

• Government-mandated Benefits (SSS, PAG-IBIG, PhilHealth)
• 13th Month Pay
• Paid Leaves. We use time off to rest, go on vacation, or just sleep in! Our paid time off is flexible to our needs.
• Internet Subsidy. With internet allowance, we are set up for success.
• Healthcare Coverage (+ 2 dependents). We worry less about rising medical costs with flexible quality healthcare benefits.
• Maternity, Paternity, and Solo Parent Benefit. We make sure parents are supported while they navigate work and family life.
• Continuous Learning and Professional Development Benefit. Our professional and personal development are fully supported. Whether it be online courses, workshops or books!
• Mental Health Support. We manage work and life's challenges through Mental Health Day breaks, 24/7 professional counselling, and curated webinars.
• Company Incentive. An additional cash-based perk for all our Brandits based on company's performance.
• Meeting & Team Building Allowance. Happy tummies make our meetings more fun and productive!
• Shutdown Week. We can spend more time on things that matter with an additional one week paid time off on top of paid leaves.
• Volunteer Time Off. With two paid days off, we are able to volunteer for advocacies we believe in.
• Bereavement Leave. We get additional paid leaves when a loved one passes to grieve and provide immediate support to our families.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.