Photo Editor

Department: Creative
Location: Vancouver
Compensation: $65,000 – $85,000 / year
Description
Hi there, we’re Article. Since 2013, we have been redefining the furniture industry one sofa at a time, it’s not easy — it requires solving challenging, meaningful problems. This is where you come in, as a Photo Editor, you’ll deliver high-quality, production-ready imagery that brings our products to life online.
This is a full-time, permanent role on our Creative team.
Why We Need You:In our Photo & Video Production team, we’re growing our in-house studio capacity to support an increasing volume of product launches and content needs. This role helps us deliver consistent, accurate, and high-quality product imagery at scale.
This fits into our larger goal of improving the customer experience through better product representation, faster turnaround times, and strong visual consistency across all channels.
In your first few months, you’ll get up to speed on our editing workflows, tools, and brand standards. Within a year, you’ll be confidently owning a high volume of image editing while contributing to improvements in how we work.
You’ll also see roles posted for:
PhotographerSet Stylist
These are all part of this new expansion for our Creative team.
What You’ll DoYou’ll be part of a collaborative studio team working to deliver production-ready imagery for our customers.
Post-Production & Image Quality
Edit a high volume of studio images with speed and consistency
Apply best practices for color accuracy, retouching, and image quality
Perform product-focused retouching including cutouts, compositing, color matching, and cleanup
Deliver final images that meet brand standards for tone, texture, and visual accuracy
Asset Management & Organization
Organize and maintain raw and processed image files
Follow file naming, tagging, and storage standards
Upload and manage assets within internal DAM systems
Maintain a clean and structured archive for easy access and long-term use
We use G Suite (Gmail, Sheets, Google Docs, Meet, etc) to work and Slack to collaborate and communicate, with your choice of Mac or PC device
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Product and eCommerce teams to support retouching requests and updates
Work closely with Art Directors, Photographers, and Stylists to align on final outputs
Incorporate feedback to improve product representation and image quality
Process & Continuous Improvement
Support and follow established post-production workflows
Identify ways to improve efficiency, consistency, and turnaround times
Stay adaptable and open to feedback from stakeholders and customers
Who You AreExperience:
3+ years of experience in photo retouching or technical image processing
A portfolio or website showing relevant work
Technical Skills:
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop
Strong skills in cutouts, compositing, retouching, and color matching
Experience with non-destructive editing workflows
Experience with Capture One is a nice-to-have
Product & Visual Acumen:
Experience in product or still-life retouching
Strong eye for color accuracy, material detail, and tonal variation
Understanding of product proportions, scale, and visual consistency
Working knowledge of studio lighting and its impact on editing
Tools We Use:
Adobe Photoshop
Capture One (optional)
Digital Asset Management (DAM) systems
Google Suite
Working Style:
You pay close attention to detail while working efficiently
You’re comfortable managing a high volume of assets in a fast-paced environment
You’re organized and think in systems
You collaborate well and respond constructively to feedback
Additional Requirements:
Legally able to work in Canada
Completion of criminal background check
Perks & BenefitsWealth:
The salary range is $65,000 to $85,000
Starting salary is determined by your transferable skills, knowledge, work experience, and the hiring team’s budget, which is based on business needs, market compensation data, and internal equity
We believe in Winning Together. When Article hits its annual financial goals, eligibleemployees will receive a cash bonus
4% RRSP matched contributions through Wealthsimple
Life:
15 days of vacation*
1 extra day off (Inclusion and Diversity Day)
6 well-being (sick) days
Hybrid work: 3 days a week in the office
Work remotely (anywhere in the world) for up to 3 weeks
Total Health:
Excellent extended health, dental and vision benefits
$1000 health/lifestyle spending account* for your total physical and mental well-being
TELUS Health App
Mental Health Assistance/Counseling
Virtual medical appointments
Office Space:
The Article HQ is a converted warehouse, with an open accessible layout and no offices (even for our founders)
Work from your desk, an Article sofa, collaboration spaces, or a private meeting room
Standup desks can be requested too
Our kitchens are stocked with salty, sweet and healthy snacks, & all the premium coffees and teas to keep you buzzing
Onsite fitness equipment with showers and towel service
Pickleball, badminton, and table tennis matches happen, from very competitive to very casual
A dog-friendly office – well-socialized pups are welcome
Getting here:
Free street parking (first come, first serve;
no reserved spots for senior leaders)
Indoor secure bike storage with change rooms and showers
20-minute walk to either Main Street- Science World or VCC Clark Skytrain stations
Extra:
45% discount on our entire product range (15% for friends and family)
*Prorated
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Hiring:At Article, we value authenticity and transparency in our hiring process. We want to get to know the real you, not an AI-generated version. Here are some guidelines around Artificial Intelligence in Hiring and what we expect from you.
From us, you can expect that humans make hiring decisions.
Criminal Background Checks:Having a criminal record does not restrict your employment at Article. Criminal background checks are only conducted with your permission and after a conditional employment offer has been accepted.
The decision if a criminal record will restrict your employment will be made on a case-by-case basis, where we conduct an “individualized assessment”—a reasoned, evidence-based determination as to whether the applicant’s past conviction has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific job duties of the position.
Work Authorization:Unless otherwise stated, all open roles require legal authorization to work in the location where the job is based, without requiring VISA sponsorship.
For US-based roles, Article participates in E-Verify
Equal Opportunity Statement:At Article, we value and respect individuals for their different talents, skills, abilities, and unique contributions. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, ethnic origin, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, disability, genetic characteristics, personal beliefs, or any other classification protected by federal, state, provincial, and local laws and ordinances.
Accommodations:Reasonable accommodations are related to a disability or another protected characteristic. Applicants can also request accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process by notifying the hiring team or emailing View email address on ca.hrm.tc. This email is dedicated to accommodation requests only—non-related messages will not receive a response.
Job Criteria
Seniority level: Associate
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries: Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
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