Best Buy Studios - Film Maker

Best Buy Canada

5d • CA$58,000 - CA$65,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Best Buy Studios is seeking a cinematography-driven filmmaker to join our creative team. As a Filmmaker – Best Buy Studios, you’ll collaborate with producers, motion designers, photographers, and fellow filmmakers to craft visually compelling content that elevates our brand across platforms. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in both the technical and creative aspects of filmmaking—from lighting and camera movement to editing, concept development, and social media storytelling. The successful candidate is needed to be located within Metro Vancouver area, where our team practices a hybrid working model, leveraging in person interactions for strategic, collaborative, and social purposes.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in filmmaking with a strong focus on cinematography.
• Proven ability to develop original concepts and translate them into shooting scripts.
• Hands-on experience with lighting setups, drone operation, and gimbal stabilization systems.
• Deep understanding of post-production workflows, codecs, LUTs, and delivery formats.
• Proficiency in DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere, After Effects, and Photoshop.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects across various stages.
• Experience creating content tailored for digital and social media platforms.
• Excellent communication and creative problem-solving abilities.
• A reel showcasing your portfolio must be included in your application. Please provide links that are accessible, example - YouTube, Vimeo, Public Websites.

Nice To Haves

• Drone operation a plus
• Gimbal experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead cinematography efforts across a range of productions, including lighting design, drone operation, and gimbal camera work.
• Concept and storyboard visually engaging content, translating ideas into cinematic experiences for various platforms.
• Scout locations, cast talent, and plan shoots, ensuring all elements align with the creative vision and budget.
• Operate camera equipment with precision and creativity, capturing footage that tells a story — drone and gimbal experience a plus.
• Edit video content into polished final products using DaVinci Resolve and Adobe Premiere.
• Direct on-set production, guiding talent and crew to achieve the desired look and feel.
• Support light producing tasks, including scheduling, logistics, and budget tracking.
• Create internal and customer-facing content for social media, in-store networks, and corporate communications.
• Collaborate on motion graphics and visual enhancements using After Effects and Photoshop.
• Support social media content creation, ensuring visuals are optimized for platform-specific formats and audience engagement.

Benefits

• Employee discounts from day one.
• Training programs to build new and transferable skills.
• Amazing discounts and promotional pricing on everything from TVs and refrigerators to luggage and furniture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed