Associate Image Editor

The Vermont Country Store is one of the most unique and beloved companies in America. Orton Family owned since 1946, the company offers a comprehensive assortment of high-quality, practical and hard-to-find goods through its catalog, website and two stores in Weston and Rockingham, Vermont. Despite the company's image as an old-fashioned country store, The Vermont Country Store is a champion of innovation in our marketing, our operations and as an employer of choice. For two years running, The Vermont Country Store has earned the #1 ranking in the Universal Service Provider category of Newsweek Magazine's Best Online Shops, placing ahead of Amazon, WalMart, Target and other industry leaders. Come join our high-performing team who collaborate, innovate, and deliver strong results. We're committed to seeking life-long learners, promoting from within and creating long-term opportunities for those who excel. We welcome you to apply even if you don't check all the boxes. We hope you'll consider joining us and see where a career with us can lead you.

Do you enjoy working in images, including retouching, background repair and general spot corrections? Do you have strong proficiency in Photoshop and Bridge with an eagerness to tackle new challenges? The Vermont Country Store may have just the position for you! We are currently looking to fill an Associate Image Editor position to support the production of both in-studio and on-location assets. This role will join our Advertising department and report directly to the Lead Image Editor, assisting with photo retouching for our website and contributing to the creation of The Vermont Country Store's historic catalog. If you're looking to launch your creative career and work behind the scenes on the production of model and product photography, this is the opportunity for you!

Candidates who are residents of VT are eligible to enjoy a hybrid work arrangement, working onsite from our office in Manchester Center, Vermont, three days per week, and at home. All candidates must be within a commutable distance to, and available to work from, our office in Manchester Center.

Location: 5650 Main Street, Manchester, Vermont 05650

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform non-destructive retouching of images, including skin retouching, blemish removal, stray hair removal, background repair, and general spotting.
• Adjust levels and colors to ensure consistency with brand styling and product accuracy.
• Organize and maintain digital assets by managing metadata and workflows, while adhering to existing taxonomy within the DAM system.
• Collaborate with Image Editing team to achieve project goals and meet deadlines for print catalog and web

Who we're looking for:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Photography (or equivalent practical experience)
• Strong proficiency in Photoshop and Bridge
• Deadline-oriented with exceptional task management skills.
• Eager to tackle new challenges with creativity.
• Familiarity with best practices in file management.
• Some experience with Adobe Acrobat, MS Office suite, Smartsheet (or Excel), and CaptureOne is a helpful plus.

What we offer:

• A team-oriented culture filled with truly "good" people
• We have flexible working hours and work from home days to accommodate your personal life
• An onsite wellness center including free wellness, acute care visits and programs with Licensed Family Nurse Practitioner
• Onsite fitness facilities
• We offer a generous employee discount
• We offer a competitive salary package, 401-K, commuter benefit, dental, vision, an ICHRA employer contribution for medical insurance, contributions to the cost of childcare, employer paid life, short-term and long-term disability, voluntary life insurance, accident, hospital and critical illness, auto insurance, home insurance, recreational toys insurance
• Potential for quarterly bonus
• Numerous philanthropic programs including paid volunteer hours and matching charitable contributions