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Cinematographer

ImagineArt · San Francisco, CA, USA ·

Pay:
70.000 - 90.000
Job type:
Full Time

Cinematographer
Department:

Creative

Location:

On-Site (San Francisco, CA)

Company:

ImagineArt

Now we need someone to tell the story behind the product, and make it look as good as the product itself. Your work will be seen by millions.

Job Summary
We're looking for a Cinematographer & Editor who will work directly alongside founders to capture the real, unfiltered story of ImagineArt—behind-the-scenes moments, product launches, milestones, and daily life—and shape it into short-form content people want to watch and share. This isn't just a "point and shoot" role. We need someone who understands light, composition, and pacing, and who can bring a real creative eye to everything we put out.

You'll own the full pipeline: ideate the story, direct the shoot, capture it, edit it, ship it. No layers. No approval chains.

Key Responsibilities

Create short-form content for Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, LinkedIn, and X

Shoot and direct behind-the-scenes footage from founders' lives, product launches, events, and meetings

Bring strong creative direction to every shoot—lighting, framing, camera movement, and visual style

Help founders build authentic, engaging personal brands on camera

Manage in-house podcast setup (camera, audio, lighting)

Develop recurring content formats that showcase ImagineArt's people, culture, and products

Take ownership of the full edit—pacing, sound design, color, story structure

Experiment with new formats and iterate quickly based on performance

Requirements

2+ years of experience as a cinematographer, videographer, or editor

Strong command of camera work—lighting, lenses, composition, movement

Photography skills alongside videography

Strong creative direction and storytelling instincts—able to ideate concepts, not just execute someone else's

Proficiency with Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or similar

Deep understanding of Reels, TikTok, Shorts, and platform-specific trends

Ability to take content from concept to publication independently

Preferred Qualifications

Experience building a personal audience or creator brand

Experience with founder-led or startup-focused content

Knowledge of AI products and the GenAI ecosystem

A portfolio or reel that shows range in visual style and storytelling

Experience creating viral or high-growth social content

What You'll Gain

Direct access to founders — no management layers

Your work seen by millions globally

Rapid career growth with high ownership and visibility

Access to advanced AI tools and creative technologies

Benefits

Competitive salary in USD

Full-time, on-site role in San Francisco

High-performance, innovation-driven culture

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