Senior Videographer

Shinola • Detroit, MI

9d

About The Position

As our Senior Videographer, you will lead the development of Shinola’s video tone. You will play a key role in capturing, editing, and producing high-quality video content that aligns with Shinola’s vision and core messaging. You will be responsible for both the technical and creative aspects of production — shooting high-quality footage, editing videos, and ensuring that all content aligns with the brands aesthetic and goals.

Requirements

• Post-secondary degree in film or related field OR relevant experience to prove ability to perform described duties required.
• Experience working with an in-house creative team
• Proficiency in adobe creative suite, motion graphics, editing software programs
• Ability to use basic video production equipment.
• Thorough understanding of artistic styles, techniques, methodologies, and effects used within video production.
• Knowledge of studio photography and light setup
• Experience in color grading, audio recording and editing

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with Art Director, creative and marketing teams on concepts for campaign, product, social, and brand videos.
• Refining story boards and scripts with creative team/Art Director.
• Creating shot lists and schedules in collaboration with creative project manager.
• Scouting locations, talent, weather and lighting pre shoot.
• Executing video assets for campaigns, ecommerce, and social media.
• Camera operations
• Set lighting and grip
• Utilizing audio equipment for voice overs when applicable
• Leading freelance staff on set
• Collaborating with freelance agencies on larger brand videos
• Execution and delivery of final video assets: offloading footage, color correction, sound, first assembly, rough cut, final cut, delivery and archiving final assets.
• Adhering to a script and timeline
• Conception of scripts and timelines when applicable
• Organizing assets for approval
• Video sizing and output formats
• Makes corrections/improvements to lighting, coloring and stabilization of footage
• Adds effects such a graphics or transitions to enhance footage
• Inputs sound enhancements through music selection and voice-overs
• Crafts cohesive visual stories and messaging across multiple mediums (digital, social, etc)
• Utilizes emerging technology and trends in visual content creation to enhance brand storytelling and guest connection
• Organizing and cataloging final video assets on the creative server.
• Organization and storage of working files.
• Partners with the Art Director to make recommendations for equipment purchases, upgrades, or replacements based on inventory.
• Oversees inventory and orders supplies.
• Maintains, repairs, services, and installs basic video production equipment.
• Can support with operation of equipment including cameras, editing console, time base correctors, audio board, and video switcher.
• Provides frequent updates on the completion of tasks to ensure deliverables are met
• Files footage in the appropriate locations and creates backups when necessary
• Attends key meetings with partners to present final deliverable to ensure the vision of the client is being met
• Supports with the arrangement of sets and lighting to capture professional video.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree