Visuals Editor, Conde Nast Traveller

30000 The Condé Nast Publications Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Season ticket loans

Eye tests

Dog-friendly office

Magazine subscriptions

Job summary

Condé Nast Traveller in London is seeking a Visuals Editor to lead cross‑platform visuals research and assist on shoot productions, balancing creative ideas with tight deadlines. You will collaborate with UK/US teams and manage budgets and contracts. A strong eye for photography and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite are essential.

The role offers a collaborative, fast‑paced environment with opportunities for growth, and four‑day office weeks in the UK capital.

Qualifications

• Experience in photo/visual research and production with knowledge of image libraries and agencies.
• Travel and lifestyle photography experience; travel/luxury titles preferred.
• Established relationships with photographers and agencies.
• Strong eye for photography and creative concepts.
• Ability to manage budgets and deadlines.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and image editing for digital platforms.

Responsibilities

• Extensive visuals research across Conde Nast Traveller platforms.
• Collaborate with editors, writers and senior staff to understand visual needs.
• Assist with shoot productions for global and local commissioned shoots.
• Monitor budgets and timelines for assigned projects.
• Manage visual research projects from planning through delivery.
• Handle contracts and fees within Content Planner with legal/biz affairs.

Skills

Visual research

Photo production

Budget management

Adobe Creative Suite

Photography knowledge

Agency relations

Organised team player

Editorial collaboration

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

As the most discerning, up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel. We understand that time is the greatest luxury, which is why Condé Nast Traveler mines its network of experts and influencers so that you never waste a meal, a drink, or a hotel stay wherever you are in the world.

Job Description Location: London, GB Condé Nast is a global media company, home to iconic brands including Vogue, GQ, Glamour, CN Traveller, Vanity Fair, Wired, The World of Interiors, House & Garden and Tatler, among many others. We are headquartered in New York and London and operate in 32 markets worldwide, with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers across print, digital, video and social platforms. Condé Nast thrives on collaboration, and our teams come together in the office four days a week (Monday - Thursday). We value diversity of background, views and cultures. We celebrate people for their personal qualities, skills and contributions, recognising the power our brands have to influence and shape culture.

Conde Nast Traveller Editorial is looking for a Visuals Editor to join its creative team.

The successful candidate will primarily be conducting extensive cross-platform visuals research, as well as assisting on global and local shoot productions as necessary. They must perform well under pressure and work proactively to always meet our tight deadlines; as well as being able to find solutions to any problems, and juggle multiple projects at once. A polite, professional and unflappable attitude is essential.

The Visuals Editor reports to the UK-based Visuals Director and will work closely with editorial teams in the UK, US and other Conde Nast Traveller markets, as required.

What will you be doing?

• Extensive visuals research across all Conde Nast Traveller platforms
• Work closely with senior creative staff, editors, writers, and other team members to understand visual/photo needs for assigned projects and prioritise accordingly
• Assisting with shoot productions for global and local commissioned shoots when required
• Close attention to budgets
• Managing assigned visual research projects from planning through to delivery
• Managing contracts and fees within Content Planner, in partnership with operations, Conde Nast legal and business affairs teams

Who you are:

• Experience in photo/visual research and production or related field, with knowledge of various image libraries, stock agencies, photographers
• Demonstrated experience in travel and lifestyle photography and illustration; Previous experience working on a travel or luxury title would be ideal
• Has established relationships with photographers and agencies
• A keen eye for photography and creative concepts
• Ability to manage tight budgets and deadlines
• Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, with the ability to edit and adjust images for a variety of digital platforms
• Skills/experience with animation is a plus
• A calm and composed manner under pressure
• Organised team player

What benefits do we offer?

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) and extra days of annual leave if you move house or want to volunteer.
• You’ll have access to a competitive pension scheme, Bupa Private Healthcare, Season ticket loans and eye tests.
• We offer a range of tools to support your wellbeing, including core hours, 10 remote days (from home or a country with a Condé Nast office location), access to our Employee Assistance Programme, corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme.
• We’re a dog-friendly office, plus you’ll enjoy discounts and magazine subscriptions, keeping you up to date with all things Condé Nast.
• We encourage personal and professional growth through the Condé Nast Learning Hub, where you’ll find an extensive portfolio of learning courses and training available in local languages.
• Our Employee Resource Groups provide a platform for employees to identify shared objectives, exchange ideas, and work on community priorities for our global workforce.

Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer.

We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.

Condé Nast is a global media company home to iconic brands including Vogue, GQ, AD, Condé Nast Traveler, Vanity Fair, Wired, The New Yorker, Glamour, Allure, Bon Appétit and many more.

Headquartered in New York and London, the company produces award-winning journalism, content and entertainment for every platform today and operates in 32 markets worldwide including China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Spain, the U.K. and U.S., and Taiwan.

At Condé Nast we value diversity of background, views and cultures.

We celebrate people for their personal qualities, their skills and contributions.

And we recognize the power our brands have to influence and shape culture, catalyze action and help make our world a better place for all.

For more information, please visit condenast.com and follow @CondeNast and @CondeNastCareer for Twitter and @condenastcareers for Instagram.