Senior Cinematographer, Brand Studio
Core
Define Perplexity's visual identity and translate it into a practical cinematographic language for day-to-day content and brand films.
Role type
Senior hands-on IC cinematographer (brand studio)
Builds
Brand films, campaigns, partnerships, launches, and daily content (interviews, demos, social, events)
Domain
Technology / Brand Marketing / Visual Storytelling
Required skills
cinematography, lighting design, camera operation, crew leadership, pre-production planning, color grading, equipment management, visual storytelling, on-set monitoring, technical problem solving
Preferred skills
documentary instincts, multi-camera interview experience, virtual production, motion-control systems, in-house brand studio experience, Bay Area/LA production network
Technologies
DaVinci Resolve, camera systems, lenses, lighting rigs, grip equipment
Responsibilities
Define and evolve the company's cinematographic language; shoot and light day-to-day content (interviews, demos, social); lead cinematography on brand films and campaigns; operate solo or lead full crews; build and run the in-house studio; manage camera and lighting departments; handle color grading and light edits; maintain and organize production gear
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
