Cinematographer - Francisco

Position: Cinematographer - Relocation to San Francisco This is a full-time role based in San Francisco. We’re open to candidates currently based in Los Angeles or other production markets who are excited about relocating and becoming part of the team long-term. Relocation support may be available for the right candidate.Please submit your application through this posting only. We’re unable to review applications or follow-ups sent via email, direct message, or website inquiry.About Nen CreativeNen Creative partners with tech startups to launch bold ideas into the world, creating the brands, products, and stories that fuel their growth.Since 2022, we’ve partnered with some of the world’s top founders and institutions, including Amazon, Pear VC, Crosby, Andreessen Horowitz, Wispr Flow, Rogo, Mercor, Rox, Netic, Listen Labs, Tech Week, Paraform, Spur, Flora, and more.We’re growing fast and looking for great people to join us.About the OpportunityWe’re looking for a strong, technically sharp cinematographer to join our team in the Bay Area.This role is for someone who deeply cares about the craft of cinematography, not just making an image “look good,” but understanding why it works. You should be comfortable owning camera, lighting, and grip setups across a wide range of productions, from scrappy founder interviews to polished commercials and brand films.You’ll work closely with our directors, producers, and creative team to shape the visual approach for each project, execute on set, and help manage footage through post-production, including DaVinci Resolve project setup, color grading, and final exports when needed.This is a hands‑on role in a fast‑moving agency environment. We need someone who is highly capable on set, adaptable, detail‑obsessed, and willing to push the image as far as possible within real‑world constraints.What you’ll doCollaborate with directors and producers to develop the visual approach for each project and execute it on setOwn / capable of owning camera, lighting, and grip setup across a range of productions: commercials, brand films, talking heads, interviews, and moreWork within real‑world budget constraints, get creative with what’s available, know where to spend and where to save, and deliver results that punch above their weightOffload footage, build DaVinci Resolve projects with correct settings, and keep projects organized from shoot through postColor grade projects and handle final exports from raw footage as neededAdapt to our workflow and pipeline, while helping improve it over timeWear different hats from project to project, depending on the needs of the productionWhat We’re Looking ForWilling to relocate to the Bay Area and work on set in the SF area 3–4 days per weekStrong technical foundation in camera systems, lighting, and gripGenuine passion for the craft of cinematography. You care about the things most people don’t notice: how exposure index shifts dynamic range latitude, why one lens renders bokeh differently than another, how different coatings change the character of an image, and what gives a particular set of glass its falloffRelentless attention to detail and high standards on every setupA make‑it‑work mentality within real‑world budgets and constraintsEqual care for talking heads, interviews, commercials, and brand filmsWillingness to adapt to our creative taste, quality standard, and production workflowColor grading and editing experience in DaVinci ResolvePrior cinematography experience requiredComfortable with agency timelines, shifting production needs, occasional travel, and occasional weekend or after‑hours production workMust have a carWhy Join NenBe part of a small, fast‑growing creative studio trusted by world‑class startups and investorsWork directly with partners and creative leadership on high‑impact, visible projectsHelp define and scale the post‑production quality bar at NenMedical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), PTO, and company holidaysSalary range: $80,000 to $120,000, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.#J-18808-Ljbffr