Art Buying and Photography Representation Expert

Location: Remote in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, or Guatemala

Company

hirify.global is a boutique consultancy specializing in IT professional services and engineering talent solutions.

What you will do

• Evaluate creative briefs and select suitable photographers, artists, and visual creatives for client requirements.
• Review photography and creative production budgets, identifying missing costs, unreasonable charges, pricing inconsistencies, and inflated estimates.
• Assess image licensing terms covering media, territory, duration, exclusivity, permitted applications, and commercial value.
• Identify contractual, financial, and operational risks involving releases, insurance, production logistics, and delivery requirements.
• Compare creative, commercial, and licensing options and provide concise written recommendations.

Requirements

• Professional experience as an Art Buyer, Photo Buyer, Creative Producer, Agency Producer, Photography Agent, Artist Representative, Licensing Manager, Photo Editor, or in a related creative or commercial production role.
• Demonstrated experience with professional photography or visual art commissions.
• Practical experience reviewing creative briefs, negotiating fees, evaluating estimates, and managing commercial agreements.
• Working knowledge of photography licensing, image usage rights, copyright, and commercial permissions.
• Understanding of industry pricing structures and the relationship between usage rights and licensing fees.
• Ability to identify contractual, financial, and operational risks.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written English and the ability to communicate professional assessments clearly.

Culture & Benefits

• Independent contractor engagement.
• Remote work arrangement.