Lead Photo Editor

About the Role

editing with intent

Lead Photo Editor

creative leadership position

what it needs to feel right

Your Responsibilities

• Visual Curation

  : Select images that communicate story, emotion, and design — not just what’s technically good.

• Grading & Mood Creation

  : Apply color grading that enhances narrative tone — cinematic, warm, raw, or timeless — without resorting to templated presets.

• Bulk Editing Mastery

  : Work efficiently on large sets while maintaining a high level of consistency and visual polish.

• Style & Consistency Checks

  : Ensure every delivery (weddings, products, lifestyle shoots, portraits) is on-brand and up to the mark.

• Team Mentorship

  : Lead junior editors, review their work, and upskill them to meet Framed’s visual benchmarks.

• Creative Syncing

  : Collaborate with photographers and the Creative Director to align edits with shoot intent and brand tone.

• System Thinking

  : Suggest and help implement better workflows, file-naming structures, and QA processes to streamline the department.

Key Skills Required

• Deep understanding of 

  composition, light, and story through images

• High-level command over 

  Lightroom

   (for both batch and individual edits)
• Strong expertise in 

  Photoshop

   (cleanup, cloning, color correction, retouching)
• Exposure to 

  cinematic grading approaches

• Ability to 

  replicate and adapt grading styles

   as per brand guidelines
• Experience with high-volume editing (weddings, commercial, or editorial)
• Familiarity with different types of shoots: 

  candid, documentary, studio, product, fashion

Bonus (Preferred)

• Experience using 

  Imagen AI, Aftershoot, or similar AI-assisted tools

   for smart culling and edits
• Familiarity with video color grading (basic understanding helps in inter-department coordination)
• Ability to build SOPs for junior editors or assist in department process creation
• Strong eye for 

  detail shots, storytelling sequences, and emotional impact

The Kind of Creative We’re Looking For

• A visual storyteller with a 

  filmmaker’s instinct

• Efficient, organized, and consistent under pressure
• A mentor at heart who enjoys sharing knowledge
• Someone who thrives on 

  feedback, iteration

  , and 

  collaborative excellence

• You understand that 

  editing is the last storytelling tool

   before the client sees the image

Career Growth Path

Head of Post-Production

Compensation

Ranging anywhere between Rs 40,000 - Rs 50,000 Based on experience and skill.

How to Apply

DM us with (Only applicants who DM us will be considered)

• Your 

  portfolio

   (before-after preferred)
• Why should we hire you?
• Your resume