PicMonkey

PicMonkey was launched in 2012 as an online photo editing tool, created by former Picnik engineers Brian Terry, Justin Huff, and Jonathan Sposato. It was developed to provide users with a user-friendly platform for editing photos and creating graphic designs after Google's acquisition of Picnik led to its closure. The founders aimed to fill the gap left by Picnik's shutdown, offering a similar service with enhanced features for personal and professional use.

PicMonkey's strengths included an intuitive interface, a wide range of editing tools, and versatility for both photo editing and graphic design. Its weaknesses involved limited free features and fewer advanced tools compared to some competitors. Key competitors were Canva, Adobe Spark, and Fotor, which offered similar functionalities with varying pricing models and feature sets.

A PicMonkey expert must possess skills in digital photo editing, graphic design, and familiarity with PicMonkey's interface and tools. They should be adept at using features such as filters, layers, text overlays, and touch-up tools. Proficiency in creating custom templates for various media formats is also essential.