Photo Editor - Manila, PH

Balsam Brands is a global eCommerce retailer with roots in holiday and home décor. Our flagship brand is Balsam Hill™, the world’s leading retailer of artificial Christmas trees and holiday décor. We strive for excellence in everything we do and present a unique opportunity for those seeking to have an impact in a people-first company that values relationship-building, authenticity, and doing the right thing. We have steadily growing teams in Boise, the Bay Area, Ireland, and the Philippines.

The company's mission is to create joy together. We empower our team and partners to love what they do, provide products and experiences that inspire meaningful moments with family and friends, and give back to our communities. When you join Balsam Brands, you’ll find a culture of caring people doing challenging work while building a welcoming workplace.

• Balsam Brands on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/balsam-brands/
• Balsam Brands on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/balsam_brands/
• Balsam Brands in Forbes: https://bit.ly/balsambrandsforbes

At Balsam International, our Philippine Regional Operating Headquarters, we like to think of our people-first culture as more than just a tagline. It's the heart of our company. Being recognized as one of the Philippine’s Best Work Places by the prestigious Great Place To Work organization is a testament to this.

We know that you need to feel comfortable in your work environment, so we make sure that everyone in the team is supported and cared for. Team Manila has been working from home since 2010 with occasional in-person meet-ups and events to help build relationships and foster camaraderie.

Team Manila represents nearly every function in the company — from Marketing to Operations and everything in between. Everyone gets to enjoy company-issued laptops and full employee benefits including HMO coverage, mental health support, paid time off, 13th-month pay, and many more. The company trips, wellness benefits, and other perks are just the cherry on top of our permanent work-from-home setup.

• Balsam International on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BalsamInternationalPH
• Balsam International on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/balsam-international-unlimited

At Balsam International, we strive to build a diverse, equitable, and inclusive team to fulfill our purpose to create joy together. Balsam International is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and experiences to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or caregiver status, or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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.