Photo Editing Associate

About the role

You will own the end to end quality control of image edits submitted by our global network of photographers, ensuring every gallery meets our strict visual standards before they reach clients. You will partner closely with our community team to identify recurring issues in photographer submissions and help define clear guidelines that improve overall output quality. You will act as the final gatekeeper of visual excellence, reviewing each image for technical precision, aesthetic consistency, and brand alignment. You will use structured feedback loops to coach creators indirectly, turning your observations into actionable insights that elevate the entire photographer ecosystem. You will work with fast moving turnaround expectations, balancing high volume checks with a sharp eye for detail. You will collaborate daily with internal stakeholders to prioritize editing queues based on urgency, client impact, and operational goals. You will maintain documentation of edge cases and recurring defects to support product improvements and training resources. You will contribute to building scalable editing workflows that allow Snappr to grow without compromising on the premium quality our clients expect.

Key facts

What you'll do

Conduct rigorous technical assessments of raw image files to verify correct exposure, white balance, and color accuracy against client briefs.

Perform precise retouching actions to remove distractions, manage blemishes, and preserve authentic context while maintaining natural skin textures.

Evaluate composition and framing, recommending intelligent crops that enhance storytelling without altering the core message of the shoot.

Apply advanced masking and selection techniques to isolate subjects, refine edges, and integrate adjusted elements seamlessly into the scene.

Utilize non destructive editing workflows to ensure all adjustments remain editable and reversible for future review or reprocessing.

Leverage batch processing and preset strategies to accelerate routine corrections while preserving unique artistic intent per image.

Audit final galleries using calibrated monitors to confirm consistent brightness, contrast, and color across diverse viewing environments.

Categorize images based on technical quality and artistic merit, tagging metadata that supports efficient search and client filtering later.

Communicate clearly with photography partners using standardized review language, turning subjective feedback into objective improvement steps.

Monitor queue health and editing throughput, escalating bottlenecks to operations so that delivery timelines remain realistic and achievable.

Participate in periodic quality assurance sprints where you validate fixes, track recurrence rates, and refine checklists over time.

Support special projects such as product photography campaigns or enterprise catalog builds by adapting your editing approach to specific brand guidelines.

Maintain strict confidentiality around client images, following all data handling policies and securing files only on approved systems.

Contribute ideas during team retrospectives, proposing process tweaks that make the editing interface, instructions, or tools more effective.

Requirements

You must have a strong foundational understanding of photography principles including exposure, focus, depth of field, and lighting quality.

You must be proficient with industry standard photo editing tools such as Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop, using both efficiently in your workflow.

You must have a keen aesthetic judgment, able to distinguish between subtle differences in tone, saturation, and contrast that affect image perception.

You must demonstrate excellent attention to detail, consistently catching minor issues that could impact client perception or brand trust.

You must communicate professionally in written English, producing clear comments and structured feedback for photography partners.

You must be comfortable working with a high volume of images in a repetitive yet detail oriented environment without losing accuracy.

You must have a reliable computer setup and stable internet connection capable of handling large file transfers and extended editing sessions.

You must be available during standard business hours in Metro Manila, aligning with local team schedules for real time collaboration.

Nice to have

Experience working with e commerce or studio photography workflows, understanding how commercial image standards differ from editorial or fine art approaches.

Practical notes

This is a full time position based in Metro Manila with standard business hours expectations. The role does not involve travel or visa sponsorship. There are no specific deadlines mentioned beyond ongoing operational needs.