Cinematographer - Relocation to San Francisco

The role

A cinematographer will collaborate with directors and producers to develop and execute visual approaches on set. The role involves owning camera, lighting, and grip setups and managing footage through post-production.

What you will do

• Collaborate with directors and producers to develop the visual approach for each project and execute it on set
• Own camera, lighting, and grip setup across a range of productions
• Work within real-world budget constraints
• Offload footage, build DaVinci Resolve projects, and keep projects organized
• Color grade projects and handle final exports from raw footage
• Adapt to and help improve the workflow and pipeline
• Wear different hats from project to project

Required qualifications

• Willing to relocate to the Bay Area and work on set in the SF area 3–4 days per week
• Strong technical foundation in camera systems, lighting, and grip
• Relentless attention to detail and high standards on every setup
• A make-it-work mentality within real-world budgets and constraints
• Equal care for talking heads, interviews, commercials, and brand films
• Willingness to adapt to creative taste, quality standard, and production workflow
• Color grading and editing experience in DaVinci Resolve
• Prior cinematography experience required
• Comfortable with agency timelines, shifting production needs, occasional travel, and occasional weekend or after-hours production work
• Must have a car

Benefits

• Relocation stipend available
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Company holidays

Before you apply

• Please submit your application through this posting only

About the company

Nen Creative partners with tech startups to launch bold ideas into the world, creating the brands, products, and stories that fuel their growth.