Freelance : Photo Editor & Graphic Designer (Social Media- Instagram)

Glasgow School Of Art; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A creative art enterprise in London is seeking an editor for Instagram posts. The role involves editing photos, adding text overlays, and creating visually appealing Instagram carousels. Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and mobile editing apps is required. This is a remote position offering £300 per month for 6-8 posts, with potential for long-term collaboration.

Qualifications

• Highly skilled in Adobe Photoshop, confident with layers and image masking.
• Experience with mobile editing apps for editing and adjusting photos.
• Strong skills in colour correction, image retouching, and framing.
• Proficiency in Canva for creating visuals.

Responsibilities

• Edit 6-8 Instagram posts monthly to the highest standard.
• Adjust photos for colour, composition, and tone.
• Add compelling text overlays to photos.
• Create engaging visual stories for Instagram.

Skills

Adobe Photoshop

Mobile editing apps (e.g., Picsart, Fotor)

Colour correction

Image retouching

Canva

Editorial eye

Understanding social media algorithms

Job description

Overview

Art World with a Twist
We’re a private art patronage and collecting enterprise with a love for creativity, fashion, and humor – dedicated to supporting contemporary artists while documenting our own journey through the ever-evolving art world.

Responsibilities

Main Duties

• Editing to the highest standard (6-8 Instagram posts per month):
• Editing and adjusting photos for colour, composition, and tone to maintain a consistent visual style across all Instagram carousel slides.
• Adding visually compelling text overlays to photos.
• Translating written content into engaging visual stories by creating visually appealing, cohesive Instagram carousels.
• Providing creative input based on current social media trends.

Qualifications

• Highly skilled in Adobe Photoshop – must be confident using layers and image masking.
• Experience with mobile editing apps such as Picsart, Fotor, or similar tools.
• Strong skills in colour correction, image retouching, and framing.
• Proficiency in Canva for creating high-quality visuals.
• A strong editorial eye with sensitivity to typography, composition, and visual balance.
• Understanding of social media algorithms and trends, particularly on Instagram.
• (Nice to have) Familiarity with CapCut or other short-form video editing tools.
• (Nice to have) Passion and knowledge of visual arts.
• (Nice to have) A public Instagram account with 5k+ followers.

How to apply

1. Please email [e-mail] with the following:
2. CV / Resume
3. Portfolio, including:
1. 4 pairs of photos (before and after editing – 8 photos total)
2. Graphic design examples, ideally including social media post samples (text-only, text + image)
4. (Optional) Link to your public social media account – Instagram preferred
5. Any other relevant portfolio links

Additional Information

• £300 per month for 6-8 posts
• Long-term collaboration if we’re a good fit, with a minimum 3-month commitment
• Remote, London