Visual Editor

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Full Time Miami Beach, FL, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $85,000.00 To $ Annually

The Job

The Visuals Editor is a core member of Playboy’s art department, working directly with the Art Director to bring the brand vision to life across all channels and platforms — including (but not limited to) the print magazine, , social media, brand partnerships, and experiential activations. This is a hands-on, production-rooted creative role that spans photo shoot planning and logistics, on-set coordination, photography and illustration commissioning, visual research, and support for video and social video assignments.

The ideal candidate is a versatile creative professional with a strong visual eye and the organizational discipline to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, start-up environment. They may come from a production background, a creative agency, an editorial media brand, or an integrated marketing role — and bring a genuine passion for photography, illustration, and visual storytelling across both print and digital, still and motion contexts.

What You’ll Do — Core Responsibilities

The essential job duties below are specific to this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Creative Support & Art Direction

• Assist the Art Director in realizing Playboy’s visual identity across all platforms and channels, including the print magazine, , social media, brand partnerships, and experiential activations.
• Support the development and execution of visual concepts for editorial shoots, branded content, and platform-specific creative initiatives.
• Serve as a day-to-day creative resource within the art department, helping translate the Art Director’s vision into actionable production plans and polished visual deliverables.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of Playboy’s visual standards, brand guidelines, and aesthetic priorities, ensuring consistency across all touchpoints.

Photo Shoot Production & Logistics

• Manage pre-production logistics for photo shoots — including location scouting, call sheets, equipment coordination, crew bookings, talent scheduling, and budget tracking.
• Occasionally serve as an on-set liaison between photographers, crews, stylists, hair and makeup artists, and talent, ensuring shoots run smoothly and stay aligned with the creative brief.
• Coordinate post-production logistics, including select s delivery, retouching direction, and final asset handoff to editorial and design teams.
• Track production timelines across multiple concurrent shoots and creative projects, keeping the Art Director informed of progress and any issues.
• Commission original or acquired photography for editorial, digital, and brand assignments — briefing photographers, negotiating fees, and managing deliverables from brief through final approval.
• Commission illustration and other design work, briefing illustrators and designers clearly and managing projects through delivery.
• Maintain and grow a diverse roster of photography, illustration, and design talent — actively identifying emerging voices and new creative collaborators aligned with Playboy’s visual aesthetic.
• Build and nurture ongoing relationships with photographers, illustrators, agents, and creative representatives.

Photo Research & Visual Development

• Conduct photo research for editorial features, digital stories, and brand initiatives — sourcing archival, stock, and original imagery as needed.
• Research illustration styles and visual references to support concept development, pitch…