Visuals Editor, GQ

Since 1957, GQ has inspired its readers with unparalleled coverage of style, fashion, culture, news, politics, and more. From award‑winning journalism and feature writing to unforgettable photography, videos and live events, GQ creates cultural conversations around the world.

Location:

New York, NY

The Visuals Editor of GQ is responsible for all aspects of photo shoot production and picture research across GQ’s print and digital platforms. Candidates should have excellent editorial judgment and a strong ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines at once. A broad knowledge of industry teams and connections is a must, i.e. strong relationships with agencies, photographers, stylists, studios, etc.

This position reports to the Visuals Director and is based in New York City.

• Work closely with editors to understand visual/photo needs for assigned projects.
• Pitch cross‑platform ideas that ladder up to established brand identity and visual strategy.
• Own all research, image selection, credits, and CMS upload/publication across platforms.
• Support all aspects of cross‑platform photo shoot production, ensuring the creative concept is upheld from brief to final delivery, including:
  • Curating photographer lists and creating visual mood boards that align with GQ’s point of view
  • Commissioning teams and liaising with agents, photographers, studios, stylists, hair/makeup, catering, and other vendors throughout the project
  • Creating and maintaining timelines, schedules, budgets, shot‑lists, call‑sheets, production credits and other production documents – proactively sharing and communicating this information to all key stakeholders throughout the project
  • Attending and managing on‑set production, as needed
  • Partnering with colleagues in CNE to ensure appropriate synergy across photo and video production
  • Coordinating the post‑production process for lo‑res and hi‑res photo selection and final delivery
  • Liaise with the social media team to ensure images are optimized, properly formatted, and visually consistent across all social and digital platforms
• Collaborate with other visuals department team members to support larger scale shoot productions as needed.
• Contribute to tracking and maintaining project budgets within the photo budget across platforms, exercising sound judgment in when to elevate the project to the Visuals Director, Creative Director, and/or Operations and Finance partners.
• Secure contracts, photo fees, and usage rights for all images (produced and researched), in partnership with CN legal and business affairs teams.
• Ensure all invoices are tracked and processed in a timely manner and that jobs are wrapped accurately and efficiently.
• Regularly review portfolios, build and maintain relationships with agencies and photographers.

• 3‑5+ years work experience in photo/visual production or related field, with knowledge of various image libraries, stock agencies, photographers, stylists, hair and makeup artists and groomers, etc.
• Strong editorial judgment with demonstrated experience contributing to visual stories across platforms.
• A highly motivated self‑starter with proven ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment.
• A meticulous eye for detail and impeccable organizational skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• A work‑style that balances entrepreneurial spirit with operational rigor.
• Passion for fashion, entertainment, culture and photography.
• Fluency in photo equipment and lighting is recommended. Added plus if candidate has skills to shoot product still life in studio, as well as photograph on location in various environments.

Salary is commensurate with experience. The expected base salary range for this position is from $76,000–$86,000. This is a guild position.

Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.