Photo Editor

The Upper Deck Company•Carlsbad, CA

About The Position

The Photo Editor sources and selects analog and/or digital images for specific products, edits and crops photos, and places images according to departmental procedures. The role includes accurately labeling and identifying characters, maintaining and updating the image library database, scanning artwork or reflective art, and occasionally performing color correction. The Photo Editor supports internal photo requirements and periodically assists with event photo shoots and archival reviews of institutional or personal collections. The role edits, corrects, and optimizes images for high-quality print publication; helps maintain organized, inventoried, and accessible image assets; and identifies, differentiates, and categorizes images according to their intended use. The Photo Editor follows Creative and Photo Department procedures, tracks character lists and requested changes, and helps ensure technology resources are maximized. The position works under supervision, primarily following instructions and established guidelines, while also requiring effective organization, communication, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines. The Photo Editor interacts closely with the Photo Manager, other Photo Editors, Production Artists, and related company staff. The role may require limited company travel and local convention attendance. Work hours are mostly consistent, with flexibility required based on production needs; additional hours may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 3 years of experience in publishing, photography, sports or entertainment information.
Verifiable Photoshop skills.
Strong communication skills and close attention to detail.
Effective organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple high-priority projects.
Professional demeanor and a team-oriented approach; ability to work with internal parties at all levels.
Ability to perform duties under minimal supervision and exercise reasonable discretion and independent judgment.
Acceptable computer skills and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and Excel.
Ability to manage time, prioritize duties, track assets, and meet deadlines.
Ability to maintain flexible work hours and work additional hours as required.
Ability to undertake limited company travel and attend local conventions.

Nice To Haves

College degree.
Comprehensive knowledge of the NHL; knowledge of other sports statistics is beneficial.
Comprehensive knowledge of pop culture development and the trading card and trading card game industry.
Trading card knowledge.
Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

Source and select analog and/or digital images for specific products.
Edit, correct, crop, and optimize images for high-quality print publication, and place them according to departmental procedures.
Accurately label and identify characters and update and assist with the image library database.
Scan artwork or reflective art and perform intermittent color correction.
Support internal photo requirements and follow Creative and Photo Department procedures.
Assist in maintaining the Sports and Entertainment Image Database; organize, inventory, and make image assets accessible.
Identify, differentiate, and categorize images according to their intended use.
Act as a liaison to departmental personnel to track character lists and requested changes.
Help ensure technology resources are maximized.
Periodically assist with event photo shoots and review photo archives of institutional or personal collections.
Communicate professionally with supervisors and other departments, both verbally and in writing.
Manage time and priorities, track assets, and meet deadlines.
Attend local conventions and undertake limited company travel as needed.