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Helzberg Diamonds · 1 month ago

Photo Editor Lifestyle

Kansas City, MO

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Helzberg Diamonds is seeking a Lifestyle Photo Editor to enhance and refine images that capture everyday life moments for marketing campaigns and brand storytelling. The role focuses on maintaining a natural aesthetic while making subtle corrections to images and requires collaboration with photographers and creative teams.

JewelryRetail

Responsibilities

Adjusting lighting and color balance to create a consistent look across images

Enhancing details in background elements to enhance the scene's authenticity

Subtle adjustments to body shape and proportions to maintain a realistic appearance

Removing minor blemishes and imperfections from skin while preserving natural textures

Adhering to established brand guidelines regarding color palettes, image style, and editing techniques

Ensuring all retouched images align with the brand's desired aesthetic

Efficiently managing multiple projects with tight deadlines

Collaborating with photographers and creative teams to understand the desired outcome of each shoot

Properly organizing and labeling image files to maintain a streamlined workflow

Expert knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and other relevant image editing software

Understanding of color management principles to ensure color accuracy across platforms

Abides by legal policies regarding social media including intellectual property and music

Manages and develop Social Media Coordinator who will jointly be responsible for scheduling, publishing, tagging products, etc. in addition to assisting with content planning, coordination, community management and analytics as needed

Qualification

Adobe PhotoshopImage retouchingColor managementAdobe Suite proficiencyPhotography degreeInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skillsPresentation skillsAttention to detailCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Photography, Digital Illustration, Graphic Design or other discipline emphasizing photographic storytelling and multimedia creation is required or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Minimum of 7 years of experience as a photo editor and/or digital image specialist

Proficient in retouching techniques

A portfolio showcasing before and after images required

Proficient with Adobe Suite (Bridge, InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator and Dreamweaver) software

Outstanding design sense combined with a high level of skill, speed, and accuracy

Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications

Strong prioritization, interpersonal, problem-solving, and presentation skills

Ability to operate independently while establishing strong working relationships with co-workers and cross-functional teams

Strong, professional and effective verbal and written communication skills

Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting

Ability to adapt well to change in direction and priority in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment

Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Demonstrated ability to perceive color and discern between colors

Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to present and justify design decisions

Hybrid schedule with predictable onsite attendance required three or more days per week to perform essential functions involving interactive behaviors with co-workers and managers, operation or manipulation of equipment and/or materials located only on site, and direct interaction with internal and/or external customers