Photography & Imaging Specialist

Skylum allows millions of photographers to make incredible images faster. Our award-winning software automates photo editing with the power of AI yet leaves all the creative control in the hands of the artist.
Join us on our mission to make photo editing enjoyable, easy, and accessible to anyone. You’ll be developing products with innovative technologies, providing value and inspiration for customers, and getting inspired in return.

Thanks to our incredible team of experts, we've built a collaborative space where you can constantly develop and grow in a supportive way. At the same time, we believe in the freedom to be creative. Our work schedule is flexible, and we trust you to give your best while we provide you with everything you need to make work hassle-free. Skylum is proud to be a Ukrainian company, and we stand with Ukraine not only with words but with actions. We regularly donate to various organizations to help speed up the Ukrainian victory. 

We are looking for a creative and technically skilled Photography & Imaging Specialist to join our team. This role is essential for shaping the visual quality of AI-driven photo editing features in our next-generation editor.

You will work closely with the  Marketing team and collaborate closely with content creators, designers, and motion designers, while periodically providing your expert input to the R&D team, product designers, and content teams, acting as an expert in photography standards, visual aesthetics, and professional editing workflows. Your expertise will guide the team in defining high-quality AI outputs, evaluating model performance, preparing visual references, and ensuring that all visual outcomes meet professional standards.

Key Responsibilities

Working within the Marketplace team

Selecting high-quality photo assets for further placement on the Marketplace

Strong understanding of visual aesthetics, with a clear focus on impactful before-and-after results

Ability to quickly process and review large volumes of photographs

Deep understanding of photographic styles, genres, and creative directions

Working within the PPC team

-Searching and sourcing creative materials for marketing assets (both static and video) from stock platforms and alternative sources

-Experience working with stock platforms and understanding licensing and usage rights

-Preparing, adapting, and editing sourced materials to meet creative and performance requirements

-Producing original photo and video content when needed, depending on campaign or product goals

-Shooting content in various formats (product demos, lifestyle, UGC-style)

-Collaborating with the marketing team to quickly adapt content for different platforms and formats

Expanded Skill Set (Nice to Have )

-Editing and assembling video materials for marketing purposes (short-form ads)

-Creating images using AI

Content Curation & Photo Management

Curate and maintain a library of photo content for marketing team

Collaborate with design, product, and marketing teams to source relevant imagery

Coordinate photoshoots or produce fresh content when needed

Professional Photo Editing Expertise

Provide expertise in color correction, retouching, lighting, and photo enhancement

Advise on best practices in Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and Capture One

Ensure AI-generated results meet professional and aesthetic standards

Visual quality control

Review AI outputs and images for technical accuracy, dynamic range, noise, contrast, tonal balance

Ensure aesthetic consistency across tone, style, and color
Validate image readiness for various formats (web, print, demos, marketing)

Training & Internal Consulting

Train internal teams (ML, CV, product, design) on photo evaluation principles and workflows

Recommend improvements to post-processing and content preparation workflows

Stay updated on trends, tools, and techniques in modern photography and editing

Requirements

Must-have

3–5+ years of experience in professional photography, retouching, post-production

Advanced knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Capture One

Ability to identify and correct technical and aesthetic issues in images

Strong portfolio showcasing professional shooting and/or editing skills
Deep understanding of composition, lighting, color spaces, and image processing fundamentals

Strong attention to detail and ability to provide clear, structured feedback
Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration

Keen eye for AI-generated content and emerging visual trends

Strong attention to detail in composition, color psychology, and overall visual aesthetics

Skilled at selecting visual materials that drive click-through, conversion, and create compelling visual hooks

Nice-to-have

Experience with AI-powered editors 

Knowledge of image processing concepts (noise types, sharpening, LUTs, tone mapping, dynamic range)

Experience working with datasets and annotation workflows

Basic understanding of ML/CV concepts for effective communication with engineers

Experience with CGI, LUT creation, or video post-production

Foundational experience in video production, including short-form content such as Reels and TikToks for advertising campaigns

Proficient with design tools like Figma and Canva for seamless collaboration with designers

What we offer:

For personal growth:

A chance to work with a strong team and a unique opportunity to make substantial contributions to our award-winning photo editing tools;

An educational allowance to ensure that your skills stay sharp;

English and German classes to strengthen your capabilities and widen your knowledge.

For comfort:

A great environment where you’ll work with true professionals and amazing colleagues whom you’ll quickly call friends;

The choice of working remotely or in our cozy office space located in Kyiv’s Podil, equipped with everything you might need for productive and comfortable work.

The office is prepared for productive work in any conditions, including blackouts, since there are Starlinks, uninterruptible network connections, and two internet providers.

There is also additional co-working spaces for the team in Warsaw.

For health:

Medical insurance (for UA-based employees);

Twenty-one days of paid sick leave per year;

Paid psychological support (6 psychotherapy specialists to choose from)

For leisure:

Twenty-one days of paid vacation per year;

Fun times at our frequent team-building activities.

If you are looking forward to working with true professionals and simply wonderful people and create an amazing product — we are waiting for your CV!