What are the responsibilities and job description for the Image Editor (Comics/Anime/Gaming) position at Comic Book Resources (CBR)?
This is a freelance, remote position.
If you’re an experienced graphic designer with a finger on the pulse of the Comics world, CBR wants you to join its award-winning writing team! CBR is the oldest and most respected comic book culture website in the world. It is the internet’s first and final stop for nerd culture, news, commentary and community.
Our team is looking for an eager and talented Custom Image Editor to provide vibrant and eye-catching images to showcase in our articles, social media, and other publishing platforms. The selected candidate must have great image manipulation skills and experience beyond just resizing and a keen eye for creative thumbnails/featured images.
Requirements:
- Experienced in Photoshop, Illustrator or Canva
- Skillful at blending and retouching images, fan artwork, and photos
- Knowledge of popular comics, anime, and gaming franchises: Marvel, DC, Dragon Ball, One Piece, Pokemon, Zelda, etc.
- Applicable experience in thumbnail/image creation for content
- Speedy editing skills
- Good visual narrative/storytelling skills in imagery
- Basic manipulation skills including brightening, resizing, coloring, effects
- Good sourcing instincts for image stock
- Portfolio/examples of work
Responsibilities
- Produce 20 branded content images per day
- Add meta image text fields
- Search hi-resolution image sources online
- Adhere to strict copyright guidelines
- Aid in creating/innovating on branded images
- Collaborative work with our editorial team
NOTE: Only applications containing a resume and cover letter will be considered.
Link to our website: cbr.com
