About Craft + Code
At Craft + Code, we build brands that feel alive.
We’re a boutique creative and automation agency helping real estate professionals and small business owners stand out through cinematic storytelling, clean design, and AI-powered systems that work beautifully.
Our mantra is:
Crafted by Design. Powered by Code.
Every project is a collaboration between art and intelligence visuals that move people, delivered through systems that make marketing effortless.
We’re now expanding our Creative Media Division and seeking versatile Video Editors and Photo Retouchers who can bring our visuals to life with precision, emotion, and technical excellence.
The Role
As a Craft + Code Video Editor / Photo Retoucher, you’ll be the final eye, the one who turns great footage and photography into unforgettable stories.
You’ll work alongside photographers, videographers, and our creative director to deliver polished, on-brand visuals that feel cinematic, modern, and cohesive across our clients’ digital experiences.
This is freelance remote work with opportunities for recurring projects, creative growth, and deep collaboration with a brand that truly respects its creatives.
What You’ll Do
- Edit short-form and long-form video content (reels, promos, property tours, and brand stories).
- Retouch photography for real estate and small business projects (color balance, clarity, warmth).
- Add music, transitions, LUTs, and overlays that align with Craft + Code’s cinematic tone.
- Collaborate with photographers and project managers for smooth creative flow.
- Prepare deliverables for multiple platforms (social, web, MLS, YouTube).
- Maintain consistent brand quality, clean, sharp, and intentional.
Who You Are
- A storyteller at heart, you see emotion in light, texture, and timing.
- You have proven editing or retouching experience (2+ years preferred).
- You’re skilled in Adobe Premiere Pro, Lightroom, Photoshop, and After Effects (or equivalent).
- You have an eye for cinematic composition, pacing, and detail.
- You can meet deadlines and communicate clearly with a distributed team.
- You value consistency, trust, and craftsmanship over shortcuts.
The Craft + Code Experience
We’re not a churn-and-burn production house. We’re a team of creative professionals who care about the story and the system behind it.
When you work with us, you’ll:
- Edit content that makes small brands look global.
- Collaborate with passionate people who respect your creativity.
- Get clear briefs, fast communication, and Net-5 payments.
- Grow your portfolio with cinematic, brand-level work, not endless TikTok loops.
- Be part of something bigger, a boutique agency redefining creative + tech collaboration.
Compensation
- Per Project: $100–$400 (based on length and complexity)
- Photo Retouch Sets: $10–$20 per image (batch work available)
- Add-Ons: Bonus rates for fast turnarounds or advanced effects
- Payment Schedule: Net-5 via Stripe or PayPal after project approval
Growth Path
Performing editors and retouchers can grow into:
- Core Creative Partner: Priority access to ongoing projects
- Lead Editor / Brand Finisher: Oversee editing style and tone consistency
- Creative Trainer / Systems Lead: Teach workflow and editing standards for expansion
What Success Looks Like
CategoryExpectation
- Timeliness: Projects delivered on or before the deadline
- Brand Consistency: Visual tone matches Craft + Code cinematic style
- Quality: Clean cuts, balanced exposure, strong composition
- Communication: 24-hour response to project messages
- Collaboration: works harmoniously with the DFW media team and remote direction
Tools You’ll Use
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe Lightroom Classic
- Adobe Photoshop
- After Effects (optional, for advanced transitions)
- Google Drive (deliverables)
- ClickUp or Notion (task tracking)
- Slack or email (team communication)
How to Apply
Send your portfolio links (before/after edits or reels) to:
team@craftandcodemedia.com
Subject Line: “Video Editor / Photo Retoucher – [Your Name]”
Include:
- A short paragraph about your editing style and what inspires you.
- Your software + gear list.
- Your standard turnaround time.
- Your rates or expected pay range (optional).
Join Craft + Code
We believe editing is an invisible art when it’s done right; people don’t just see it, they feel it.
At Craft + Code, your work won’t get lost in a content mill.
It’ll define the way clients remember themselves and the way their audience remembers them.
Bring your eye. Bring your craft.
We’ll handle the code.