Picture Editor

12-month Fixed-term Contract. 

About Greenpark 

Greenpark is a global, award-winning digital agency specialising in omnichannel search and social. Our raison d’etre is to create amazing content that people and algorithms love. How? Through data-led and performance-driven search and social content to help brands create meaningful connections that impact people's lives. Our unique expertise in Omnichannel Search & Insights, Creative Content and Performance Tech are delivered to our clients via an ad agency and in-house models. We do this for a global client portfolio including Unilever, Campari Group, AIA, Sanofi, Nestle, Lipton, Kimberley Clark, Straumann, Ricola, Globe Telecom, and more. 

Our Values 

As a company, we strive and act together in our ambition to make a positive impact for the people and brands we serve, we do everything with kindness and respect at the core. ‘We Strive’, ‘Acting Together’, ‘With Kindness’ are the values that guide us. 

About the role 

We are seeking an exceptionally talented and sophisticated Picture Editor to join our team dedicated to a world-renowned high-luxury jewellery and heritage brand. This role is a rare opportunity to curate and define the visual identity of a premier digital platform that celebrates the pinnacle of artistry and timeless elegance. 

As Picture Editor, you will be the guardian of the brand’s visual prestige. You will be responsible for sourcing, commissioning, and refining the imagery that drives our storytelling across editorial and social platforms. You must possess an elite eye for luxury aesthetics and a deep understanding of how to showcase high-jewellery and celebrity stories through breathtaking photography. Working closely with the Editorial Lead and the client, you will ensure every visual from macro-photography of rare stones to high-fashion lifestyle campaigns meets the highest standards of luxury and brand heritage. 

What you’ll do 

• Visual Strategy: Execute a world-class visual vision, ensuring all imagery aligns with the heritage and "prestige" positioning of a global luxury leader. 

• Sourcing & Curation: Source elite photography from high-end archives and partner agencies, ensuring all assets reflect the brand’s history and modern relevance. 

• Commissioning: Work with the creative team to brief and commission original photography and videography, managing high-stakes shoots from concept to final delivery. 

• High-End Image Editing: Oversee or perform expert-level retouching, colour correction, and cropping, ensuring all assets are optimized for digital performance without sacrificing the "luxury feel." 

• Collaboration: Work alongside SEO specialists and social media leads to ensure visual content is both aesthetically flawless and platform-effective. 

• Rights & Asset Management: Manage complex image licensing, high-value budgets, and usage rights for all global visual assets. 

• Consistency: Enforce rigorous visual style guides to ensure a seamless, high-end experience across all editorial touchpoints. 

• Trend Insight: Monitor the landscape of luxury fashion and jewelry to keep the platform’s visual language ahead of the curve. 

About you 

• 5–7+ years of experience as a Picture Editor or Visual Producer, with a significant portfolio in high-luxury, fine jewellery, or prestige celeb fashion. 

• Exceptional Aesthetic Sense: A "luxury-first" eye with a deep appreciation for the technicalities of jewellery photography, including light refraction and macro-detail. 

• Technical Mastery: Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Bridge, Lightroom) and experience with high-end Digital Asset Management (DAM) systems. 

• Elite Network: Established relationships with world-class photographers, retouchers, and luxury image libraries. 

• Precision-Minded: A meticulous approach to image quality, metadata, and the nuances of high-luxury branding. 

• Collaborative & Adaptive: Experience working in a fast-paced agency or in-house luxury environment, balancing creative excellence with performance goals. 

• Passion for Craftsmanship: A genuine interest in the world of high-luxury goods, heritage brands, and the artistry of jewellery making. 

• You live & breathe Greenpark's core value of We Strive, Acting Together With Kindness. Championing openness, respect, innovation, and teamwork—so that every interaction, both internally and externally, reflects our commitment to our values. 

How we’ll support you 

• 25 days of paid holidays per year + ZA public holidays and your birthday off. 

• Christmas Closure - (extra days on top of your holiday allowance) 

• A monthly entertainment subscription paid by the company (e.g. Amazon Prime, Netflix, Spotify, etc) 

• Access to VDU Eye Tests and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). 

• Participate in wellness and peer recognition initiatives (e.g. On The Spot Awards and Value Champion Awards). 

• LinkedIn Learning – Access to a leading online learning platform, which offers a wide variety of courses including business, creative and technical skills.  

• Referral Bonus Scheme.  

• Social Events – Join us for our major annual social events: Spring, Summer, Halloween and Christmas parties, plus many other ad-hoc events.  

• WFA policy – work from abroad for up to 4 weeks per year. 

• Yearly Calm subscription 
• A collaborative and inclusive team culture
• Ongoing training and development opportunities 
• The chance to shape a high-profile, global editorial platform based in the United States 

At Greenpark, we believe the best ideas come from the widest range of perspectives. We welcome and celebrate every background, identity, and experience across our global workforce. By fostering a culture of respect, inclusivity, and collaboration, we’re committed to ensuring everyone’s voice is heard and everyone can thrive. 

All applications shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status or any other protected characteristics.