Photo Editor (High-Volume School Portraits)

Contract | Remote | Seasonal Images 4 Kids Austin is seeking a reliable, fast, and detail-oriented Photo Editor to handle high-volume editing for preschool and childcare center portraits. This is a production-based contract role paid per photo. The ideal candidate is efficient, consistent, and comfortable working with large batches while meeting firm turnaround deadlines. Seasonal Schedule Spring Season: March – mid May Break: Late May – August Fall Season: September – early December Break: Mid December – February Opportunity to return each season based on performance and business needs How Pay Works This is a per-photo, production-based contract position. Editors are paid $0.15 per edited photo. The hourly range shown is an estimate only and not an hourly wage. Paid bi-weekly Pay is based on completed and approved images This is not an hourly position Seasonal Earning Potential (Approximate) $3,000 – $6,000+ per season depending on volume and workload. Responsibilities Edit high-volume portrait sessions efficiently and consistently Perform color correction, exposure adjustment, cropping, and light retouching Maintain a clean, natural look (no heavy filters or over-editing) Follow provided editing style guides and sample references Complete assigned batches by deadline Communicate clearly regarding workload and completion status Turnaround Deadlines (Hard Deadlines) One-day photo job: 24 hours Two-day photo job: 48 hours from first day of shooting Three-day photo job: 72 hours from first day of shooting Deadlines must be met without exception Requirements Experience editing large batches of portraits Proficiency in Lightroom and/or Photoshop Strong attention to detail and consistency Ability to meet fast turnaround deadlines Reliable computer and high-speed internet Software Lightroom subscription reimbursed during active season. Ideal Candidate Comfortable editing thousands of images per month Organized, dependable, and self-motivated Enjoys streamlined, repeatable workflows Interested in long-term seasonal collaboration About Images 4 Kids Austin Images 4 Kids Austin provides professional preschool and childcare photography throughout Austin and surrounding areas, delivering high-quality portraits with a smooth and efficient process. To Apply Please send a brief introduction, relevant editing experience, software used, and 3–5 before/after samples or a portfolio link. Pay: $35.00 - $60.00 per hour Application Question(s): Do you have experience editing large batches of portraits (1,000+ images at a time)? Are you comfortable working with hard deadlines (24–72 hour turnaround) and production-based pay? This position pays $0.15 per edited photo and is not hourly. Do you understand and agree to this pay structure? Are you available to work during peak seasons (March–mid May and September–early December)? Experience: Photo editing: 1 year (Required) Language: English (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Night Shift (Preferred) Work Location: Remote