Senior Videographer

ABOUT US At Shinola, we make beautiful, enduring, handcrafted goods that are built to be lived in, worn out, and well-loved.  Our thoughtful craftsmanship, timeless design, and spirited stories inspire our customers to live well, with confidence & joy—in a style that is uniquely their own!  Because we are a growing and evolving company, each employee is a key stakeholder, making decisions every day that directly impact our overall vision and direction. At Shinola, you’ll have the opportunity to make a significant contribution at the start of what we believe will become an iconic American brand. ABOUT THE ROLE 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. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Pre-Production 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. Cinematography 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 Post-Production - Video Editing 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 Video Enhancement 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 General Maintenance & Administration 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…