Creative Director / Videographer

About InfluenceishInfluenceish is a creator commerce and marketing agency helping brands grow through creator partnerships, livestream commerce, paid media, and original content.We’re building more than an agency. Alongside our client work, we’re launching original media, founder interviews, branded documentaries, and software products that redefine how brands connect with creators.We’re looking for a world-class Creative Director / Director of Photography to help shape the visual identity of everything we build.This is not a traditional videographer role.We’re looking for someone who thinks like a filmmaker, solves problems creatively, and wants to build something from the ground up.About the RoleAs our Creative Director / Director of Photography, you’ll own the visual execution across the company.You’ll work directly with leadership to create premium content for clients, produce documentary-style founder interviews, direct commercial productions, and establish a consistent visual language across every brand we touch.Every week will look different.One day you may be filming inside a manufacturing facility.The next, you’ll be directing a creator campaign, shooting a commercial, or traveling to interview a nationally recognized entrepreneur.If you love variety and creative ownership, you’ll thrive here.ResponsibilitiesLead creative direction across agency and internal productionsOwn cinematography and camera operation for productionsDesign lighting for interviews, commercials, livestreams, and branded contentDevelop shot lists and production plansDirect visual storytelling from concept through deliveryCapture cinematic B-roll and documentary footageTravel for on-location productions throughout the United StatesCollaborate with editors to ensure a polished final productAssist in building scalable production systems and creative workflowsRecommend new equipment, workflows, and production techniquesHelp evolve the visual identity of Influenceish and future brandsYou’ll Also Work OnFounder documentary seriesEntrepreneur interviewsCommercial advertisingCreator campaignsProduct launchesPaid social advertisementsBrand filmsCompany documentariesEvent coverageInternal company storytellingSoftware product launchesRecruitment videosSocial media contentPhotographyQualificationsWe’re more interested in talent than years of experience.You should have:Exceptional cinematography skillsStrong understanding of lightingExperience filming interviewsExperience with documentary or commercial productionsAdvanced knowledge of Sony cinema cameras (or similar)Strong understanding of composition and camera movementAbility to travelExcellent communication skillsAbility to work independentlyStrong organizational skillsPositive attitude and willingness to collaborateBonus ExperienceDocumentary filmmakingColor gradingEditing in Adobe Premiere or DaVinci ResolveMotion graphicsDrone operationPhotographyStudio productionLivestream productionCommercial advertisingAudio recordingYouTube productionThe Type of Person We’re Looking ForYou’re obsessed with great storytelling.You notice lighting in movies.You pause documentaries to study camera angles.You care about details that most people never see.You want your work to feel cinematic.You don’t wait to be told what to do—you bring ideas, solve problems, and continuously raise the creative standard.You want to build something people talk about.EquipmentExperience with some or all of the following is preferred:Sony FX6 / FX3 / A7 SeriesDJI RoninDJI DronesAputure LightingNanlite LightingSennheiser or Deity AudioDaVinci ResolveAdobe Creative SuiteFrame.ioDropboxWhat You’ll GetCompetitive salaryPerformance bonusesOpportunity to travelCreative freedomAccess to high-end production equipmentOpportunity to build an original media brand from the ground upWork directly with founders and nationally recognized entrepreneursHelp define the future creative vision of a rapidly growing companyWhy This Role Is DifferentThis isn’t a job where you’ll spend every day filming social media videos.You’ll help build a modern media company.You’ll create content viewed by millions, tell stories worth remembering, and have a meaningful influence on the creative direction of both our clients and our own brands.If you’re excited by the idea of building something exceptional rather than maintaining the ordinary, we’d love to meet you.