[Hiring] Photo Editor @Zillow

Role Description

Zillow is seeking a Photo Editor to join its growing in-house agency, StudioZ. As part of a small, highly collaborative photo team, this role blends creative photo editing with production rigor and detail-focused workflow management. In addition to curating and editing imagery, this position plays a critical role in maintaining and evolving the systems that support image sourcing, rights compliance, DAM integrity, and efficient cross-team collaboration.

This role works proactively across a broad network of creative, production, marketing, and external partners—anticipating needs, identifying potential challenges early, and helping teams move work forward smoothly and efficiently.

Success in this role requires the ability to build trust quickly, navigate a wide range of working styles, and collaborate productively with diverse stakeholders while keeping projects aligned, organized, and on track. This role is ideal for a detail-driven photo editor who thrives in complex production environments, enjoys owning systems and processes, and brings equal passion to image quality, rights management, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of photo editing and image research experience with a consumer brand, top editorial publication, or advertising agency
• Bachelor’s degree in Photography or a related visual field (or equivalent professional experience), with formal study in both the technical and creative foundations of photography
• Strong visual sensibility and demonstrated experience shaping cohesive, compelling visual narratives through image selection, sequencing, and editing
• Demonstrated, hands-on experience managing image rights, licensing, contracts, and usage compliance within DAM systems
• Experience working within agency-led creative environments, with a strong understanding of agency processes, production schedules, creative reviews, and client-style feedback cycles
• Strong working knowledge of U.S.-focused image licensing, copyright law, and usage restrictions
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, with strong retouching and color correction skills
• Solid understanding of photographic principles including composition, lighting, color, perspective, and storytelling
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a proven ability to manage complex workstreams and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills

Requirements

• Independently manage assigned photo projects from intake through delivery, owning scope, timelines, dependencies, and deliverables across multiple concurrent projects
• Take initiative to coordinate reviews and approvals with team and stakeholders, keeping teams aligned on milestones
• Partner directly with external advertising agencies and internal teams, bringing a working knowledge of agency production processes
• Define and document photo workflows that improve efficiency, reduce risk, and support collaboration
• Maintain project visibility in tools such as Jira and Airtable

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements through Cloud HQ
• Recognition as one of FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® in 2026
• Inclusion in TIME’s America’s Best Companies 2026 list

Company Description

Zillow is reimagining how people move through the real estate market and their careers. As the most-visited real estate platform in the U.S., we help people navigate buying, selling, financing, and renting with greater ease and confidence.

Zillow is committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment with the best employees and is an equal opportunity employer.