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Photo Editor & Graphic Designer (Social Media – Instagram)

Salary £300 per month (for 6-8 posts)
Hours Flexible
Location Remote, London
Closing Date 14 November 2025
Position Type Freelance
Advert expires on 14 November 2025

Main Duties

Editing to the highest standard (6-8 Instagram posts per month):

•Editing and adjusting photos for colour, composition, and tone to maintain a consistent visual style across all Instagram carousel slides.

•Adding visually compelling text overlays to photos.

•Translating written content into engaging visual stories by creating visually appealing, cohesive Instagram carousels.

•Providing creative input based on current social media trends.

Skills and Experience Required

What we are looking for:

•Highly skilled in Adobe Photoshop – must be confident using layers and image masking.

•Experience with mobile editing apps such as Picsart, Fotor, or similar tools.

•Strong skills in colour correction, image retouching, and framing.

•Proficiency in Canva for creating high-quality visuals.

•A strong editorial eye with sensitivity to typography, composition, and visual balance.

•Understanding of social media algorithms and trends, particularly on Instagram.

•(Nice to have) Passion and knowledge of visual arts.

(Nice to have) A public Instagram account with 5k+ followers.

(Nice to have) Familiarity with CapCut or other short-form video editing tools.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, regardless of their race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and caring responsibility. We are committed to offering a working environment where everyone is valued and feels appreciated.