Senior Photo Editor at Studio McGee

Overview: 

 As the Senior Photo Editor, you will play a critical role in shaping the post-production quality and consistency of Studio McGee imagery. This role balances hands-on retouching with team leadership, ensuring all edited assets meet brand standards and campaign goals. You will manage a team of photo editors, oversee daily editing workflows, and collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Creative, and Styling teams to deliver polished, cohesive imagery across platforms. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented creative who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can balance technical precision with leadership and mentorship. (Please submit your portfolio with your application. Link or attachment.)

Who We are: 

Founded in 2014, Studio McGee, Inc. is one of the fastest growing home design brands in America. Our journey began with a thriving interiors business that focused on approachable, yet aspirational design. By leveraging the power of digital communities, we were able to expand our footprint in the interior design industry through an unconventional approach that connected us with our consumers. We continued to carry that forward-thinking attitude into the launch of our retail business, McGee & Co., which anchors the operational and revenue growth of our company. Our licensing partnerships allow us to further expand our design voice beyond our own collection. From a multi-year partnership with Target to an Emmy-nominated Netflix Series and a NY Times Best-Selling book, Studio McGee's passion is to empower people to design with an approachability that enhances their daily life and elevates their every day. Whether following us on social media or becoming part of our company, we invite you to join us on our mission to “Make Life Beautiful.” 

Responsibilities:  

Team & Workflow Management  

• Manage a post-production team, assigning projects based on priorities, deadlines, and production schedules. 
• Forecast team bandwidth and communicate progress or obstacles to the Senior Photo Manager. 
• Track and maintain efficient workflows across multiple editing projects. 
• Support team members through constructive feedback and mentorship to cultivate individual growth and skill development. 

Editing & Quality Control  

• Retouch a wide range of photography, from clean white product shots to dynamic on-location interiors, including color correction, exposure/contrast adjustments, distortion correction, compositing, and imperfection removal. 
• Ensure consistent color accuracy so product photography matches physical items across all shoots. 
• Uphold brand standards across all imagery, maintaining a cohesive, elevated look across campaigns and platforms. 
• Review imagery and provide feedback to editors, refining images in alignment with the Senior Photo Manager’s direction. 
• Balance team oversight with an independent editing workload, consistently meeting deadlines. 

Collaboration & Delivery  

• Communicate cross-functionally to align on deadlines with campaign goals in mind. 
• Collaborate with the Digital Asset Manager to deliver, organize, and archive final assets in the DAM system. 
• Ensure technical accuracy in final file prep and delivery (resolution, color profiles, file naming, and formats for web, print, and social). 
• Document and refine workflows, continually identifying opportunities for efficiency and consistency.

Skill and Qualifications:   

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Lightroom, Bridge). 
• Strong understanding of creative production processes and industry terminology. 
• Keen eye for color, detail, and composition with the ability to translate brand vision through imagery. 
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills with a deadline-driven mindset. 
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, high-energy environment. 
• Strong problem-solving skills and a solution-oriented mindset. 
• Comfortable giving and receiving feedback to elevate quality and maintain consistency. 
• Experience maintaining team guidelines, SOPs, or workflows to improve efficiency. 
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and work effectively within a team-driven environment. 
• Flexibility to travel to various project sites as business needs require. 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field. 
• Prior experience in photo editing for interiors or e-commerce. 
• Familiarity with Asana or similar project management tools.

Benefits: 

• Remote or hybrid opportunity
• Competitive compensation + bonuses
• Comprehensive heath benefits (medical, dental, vision, pet)
• Open PTO
• 401k with 4% company match up to 6%
• Exclusive Team Member discount at mcgeeandco.com + access to Team Member warehouse sales
• Opportunity to be a part of a vibrant, inclusive, and innovative team

McGee is proud to be an equal opportunity employer - we see the beauty of celebrating our teams' differences, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Together we Make Life Beautiful.