Nen Creative
creative studio
Cinematographer
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“Cinematographer at Nen Creative. Skills: cinematography, camera operation, lighting, grip, color grading. Collaborate with directors and producers to develop the visual approach for each project and execute it on set. Own / capable of owning camera, lighting, and grip setup across a range of productions: commercials, brand films, talking heads, interviews, and more”
What You'll Achieve.
deliver results that punch above their weight
Industry & Context.
Relocation to San Francisco, occasional travel, occasional weekend or after-hours production work, Must have a car
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
technical foundation in camera systems, lighting, and grip, Prior cinematography experience required, Willing to relocate to the Bay Area and work on set in the SF area 3–4 days per week
Nice to Have
Color grading and editing experience in DaVinci Resolve
What You'll Do.
Collaborate with directors and producers to develop the visual approach for each project and execute it on set
Own / capable of owning camera
and grip setup across a range of productions: commercials
Work 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 weight
build DaVinci Resolve projects with correct settings
and keep projects organized from shoot through post
Color grade projects and handle final exports from raw footage as needed
Adapt to our workflow and pipeline
while helping improve it over time
Wear different hats from project to project
depending on the needs of the production
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with our directors, producers, and creative team to shape the visual approach for each project
Full Job Description
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 Creative Nen 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 Opportunity We’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 do - Collaborate with directors and producers to develop the visual approach for each project and execute it on set - Own / capable of owning camera, lighting, and grip setup ac
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