VSCO

Photo-editing app VSCO laid off 24 employees in early December 2025 as part of a restructuring effort. The company, which operates in the consumer and professional photography software industry, made this move after its consumer business declined more than anticipated and certain growth initiatives underperformed. CEO Eric Wittman stated the layoffs, impacting marketing, tech, and program management teams, aim to refocus VSCO toward becoming an "AI-native company" and strengthening its professional tools, AI Lab, and marketplace for photographers. The decision is part of a strategy to streamline operations for long-term success, even as the company noted it had been EBITDA-positive for three of the past four years.

VSCO, a popular photography mobile app, laid off 45 employees yesterday, representing 30% of its workforce. The CEO cited the need to transition toward a self-sustaining business model as the reason for the cuts. The company is offering a minimum of seven weeks of severance pay, two months of health coverage, and job placement assistance to those affected, most of whom are based in the San Francisco Bay Area. This restructuring reflects broader challenges in the tech industry as companies adjust to economic pressures.