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# Senior Product Manager, VSCO Economy at VSCO

- **Company:** VSCO
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-07-28
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/vsco39/jobs/8649252002

## Job description

## About VSCO

For years, we've helped photographers create their work. Now we're building what comes next.

VSCO exists for photographers. Not as a side feature, not as an afterthought, but as the whole point. We build the connected system photographers rely on, and we've spent over a decade earning the trust of a global creative community that takes the craft seriously.

Photography is at an inflection point. AI is reshaping what's possible for creative work, and that's where our mission shines. VSCO is building the full photographer's workflow: from creating and editing your work, to delivering it to clients, to running your business. All of it built thoughtfully, with photographers leading the way. We believe the future of photography tools creates more space for creativity, handling the busy work so photographers can focus on the craft.

If you care about craft, community, and what technology can unlock for creative people, this is the work. We're a mission-driven and focused company where your work ships quickly, is meaningful, and reaches tens of millions of people worldwide. You'll have a real say in what we build and how we build it. We hire people who don't wait to be asked, naturally connect the dots, care about the quality of what they ship, and believe the best outcomes come from building together.

## About The Role

VSCO is looking for an ambitious and high agency Senior Product Manager to bring to life new product experiences that help photographers build more sustainable businesses for their incredible work.

Photography isn’t just an art form, it’s a business. Today, many photographers make a living through VSCO. We believe we should be a bigger part in enabling – and participating in – that economic exchange. This is where you come in: in this role, you will define what this future looks like. You’ll identify the right opportunities, validate the most promising ones, and lead the development of products that help photographers unlock more income through VSCO. In helping photographers better monetize their work, you’ll ensure VSCO shows up as a true opportunities platform for photographers, not just a creative one.

We need someone ready to bring their deep curiosity, entrepreneurial spirit, problem-solving skills, and authentic self to the job every day. As a member of our Product Management team, the company will look to you to drive economic opportunities and potential new business lines from the ground up. You’ll operate with founder-like ownership and lead close collaboration with our users, Engineering, Design, Data, Marketing , Finance, Trust & Safety and Legal teams to grow VSCO to the next order of magnitude, while deepening the love photographers have for our brand.

This role is a mix of forward-thinking strategy and user-centered product development. You’ll work at both a strategic and tactical level, turning new technologies, research, data, and intuition into THE platform where photographers turn and grow as pros.

In This Role, You Will…

- Set the strategic direction and roadmap for VSCO Economy
- Deeply understand the workflows, businesses, and economic needs of professional and aspiring photographers
- Oversee delivery of innovative products and workflows that ensure successful outcomes for our users and for VSCO
- Identify high-potential opportunities and lead discovery efforts to rapidly validate problems, willingness to pay, and business viability
- Regularly speak with existing and potential customers to gather insights and inform direction
- Actively uses AI tools to accelerate research, spec writing, data analysis, and decision-making
- Build lightweight prototypes or automations using AI-assisted no-code tools to quickly specify and test hypotheses
- Create clarity in ambiguous problem spaces and influence executive stakeholders through strong strategic thinking and communication
- Be ruthless about scope and priority, even when flooded from multiple angles
- Help shape future business lines for VSCO
- Collaborate with cross functional partners to ensure cohesion across the overall VSCO experience

You Have…

- 5 -8 years as a full-time Product Manager with experience building for the creator economy
- Strong systems thinking and 0 → 1 product experience that made a difference for your customer and drove business growth
- Strategic judgement on monetization design and can reason through take-rate tradeoffs
- Experience building payout infrastructure (Stripe Connect, PayPal Payouts, or similar), not just checkout
- Delivered infrastructure heavy work, not just UI-layer features, and can go deep with engineering on payment infra reliability requirements
- Previous exposure and understanding of KYC and the compliance side of payouts – you know what questions to bring to legal and finance and can deeply partner with them on possible solutions
- A strong grasp of product strategy. You can define it, get buy-in from leadership, and motivate cross-functional teams to make that strategy a success
- Superb spoken and written communication skills. You are a compelling storyteller that can digest a very complex product and problems and break them down to the entire company in easy to understand ways
- You move fast, have high level of personal ownership, and are a natural instigator
- You’re a strong partner to cross-functional teammates – understanding when it’s right to collaborate vs lead
- You’re a great prioritizer, have strong instincts when it comes to what matters, and have experience making tough but smart trade-offs. You care about outcomes and output
- You thrive in fast-paced startup environments where being comfortable with ambiguity and being resourceful are critical skills

Outstanding Candidates Also Have…

- A deep understanding of photography and/or creative tooling industries
- AI native product practices - You use AI tools by default in your own workflow
- Founder-like levels of accountability

Job Perks

- Competitive Salary & Equity
- Healthcare insurance, vision, dental insurance for employees and families
- Flexible Time Off
- Company-paid parental, medical and caregiver leave

Why VSCO?

We value the creative process and our employees’ opinions — input is encouraged, regardless of your position or title. We want to work with people who are driven and demonstrate initiative in taking our mission to the next level. We believe in building a safe place for creative expression and celebrating that which makes us human, welcoming unique and personal backgrounds and experiences. We’re proud to foster diverse perspectives within VSCO as we continue to build an inclusive culture.

## Compensation

The base salary range for this role is $180,000 - $210,000. Salary is one component of our total compensation package. This position also qualifies for bonuses and equity (i.e. stock options). The benefits available for this position include flexible time off, a 401K retirement plan, insurance (medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short and long term disability), and 11 paid holidays. We also provide paid sick time as required by state and local law. Additional benefits and perks are also offered for this position.

## About VSCO

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: VSCO is a connected system for photographers, providing professional editing tools, client galleries, studio management, portfolio websites, and a creative community to help photographers build a sustainable business.
- **Entity Type**: Private (funded with $100M total, Series B stage)
- **Headquarters**: San Francisco, California, USA
- **Founded**: 2011
- **Founders**: Joel Flory and Greg Lutze

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Creative Tools & Software, Photography, Social/Community
- **Target customers**: B2C (primarily aspiring and professional photographers) and B2B (freelance photographers, studios)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: To give photographers the tools, the system, and the community to build a photography business that lasts—on their own terms.

## Products & Services
- **VSCO Membership**: Pro-level photo and video editing tools, AI features, and business tools for client work. [vsco.co](https://www.vsco.co/)
- **VSCO Hub**: Client gallery and studio management platform (launched 2024).
- **Portfolio Websites**: Tools for photographers to build professional portfolio sites.
- **Canvas**: A creative community feature (launched 2025).
- **VSCO Capture**: A camera app for professional-grade mobile photography (launched 2025).
- **Workspace**: Business management tools for photographers (launched 2025).
- **VSCO One**: A unified subscription offering (launched 2026).
- **Studio Pro**: Advanced studio management software (launched 2026).
- **AI Lab**: Internal research and development for AI-powered creative tools (launched 2025).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed.
- **Key Metric**: Total funding of **$100M**.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Accel Partners, Glynn Capital, Icon Ventures, Obvious Ventures. [vsco.co](https://www.vsco.co/about)
- **Growth Signals**: VSCO has been aggressively expanding its product suite through acquisitions (Rylo in 2019, Trash app in 2020, Facet in 2024, Táve's Studio Manager in 2025, The Freelance Photographer in 2025) and launching new products (Canvas, Workspace, AI Lab, VSCO Capture, Studio Pro, VSCO One). The company is clearly pivoting from a mobile editing app to a full-stack business platform for photographers.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Brand & Community**: A globally recognized brand with a loyal community of millions of photographers, built over 15 years.
- **Vertical Integration**: Owns the entire photographer workflow—from editing and AI tools to client management, portfolio hosting, and business operations—creating a sticky, all-in-one ecosystem.
- **AI Focus**: Active investment in generative AI through a dedicated AI Lab, positioning them at the cutting edge of creative tools.
- **Strategic Acquisitions**: A clear track record of acquiring and integrating complementary technologies and teams (Facet, Táve, The Freelance Photographer) to rapidly expand product capabilities.

## Strategic Focus
- **Platform Expansion**: Transforming from a photo editing app into a comprehensive business system for photographers.
- **AI Integration**: Leveraging AI (including tools like ChatGPT, TensorFlow) to enhance creative workflows and business efficiency.
- **Professionalization**: Shifting focus from casual creators to professional and aspiring professional photographers who need business tools.
- **Community Monetization**: Building a sustainable business model around subscriptions (VSCO One) and professional services.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Values**: Strong emphasis on "Championing Customers," "Hyperfocus on Outcomes," and "Winning Together." The culture is described as collaborative, modest, and ambitious. [vsco.co](https://www.vsco.co/about/careers)
- **Work Model**: Hybrid. The San Francisco office serves as a "shared hub for intentional connection," with employees gathering twice a year for in-person collaboration. Flexible remote work is also supported. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/vsco/faq/workplace-perception)
- **Benefits**: Flexible Time Off, 401(k), comprehensive medical/dental/vision, paid parental/medical/caregiver leave, monthly tech & well-being stipend, and access to Peloton, Wellhub, One Medical, Spring Health, and Headspace. [vsco.co](https://www.vsco.co/about/careers)
- **Compensation**: Competitive base pay plus stock options for all new hires, ensuring shared ownership in the company's success.
- **Tech Stack**: Modern and diverse, including AWS, GCP, Kubernetes, Go, React, React Native, Swift, Python, TensorFlow, Kafka, Snowflake, and more. [vsco.co](https://www.vsco.co/about/careers)
- **Growth & Development**: Promotes from within, provides customized development tracks, and uses an OKR operational model to align goals and priorities.

## Sources
1. [VSCO About Page](https://www.vsco.co/about)
2. [VSCO Careers Page](https://www.vsco.co/about/careers)
3. [VSCO Greenhouse Job Board](https://boards.greenhouse.io/vsco39)
4. [Built In VSCO Profile](https://builtin.com/company/vsco/faq/workplace-perception)

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