Director of Photography (DOP)

Agentur Loop; Österreich; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day workweek after year one

Free sports and fitness coverage

+20% vacation days (Sunny Hours)

100% hybrid work

International and diverse team (40++)

Job summary

LOOP is seeking a Director of Photography (DOP) in Austria to lead cinematic productions from concept to final delivery across campaigns, branded content, and social-first formats.

You’ll collaborate with creative, strategy, and production teams, shaping visuals from camera selection to final edit, while embracing new technologies and LOOP's culture. The role is based in Salzburg or Vienna with a 4-day workweek option after year one.

Qualifications

• Lead cinematic productions from concept to final delivery across campaigns, branded content, and social formats.
• Translate concepts into cinematic content with a distinctive visual style for brands and platforms.
• Hands-on with RED Cinema, Sony cameras, mobile production, GoPro systems, lighting, and audio capture.
• Capable of fast-paced shoots while maintaining high production standards.
• Oversee post-production using DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Direct and execute high-end video productions from concept to final delivery.
• Collaborate with creatives, producers, strategists, and clients on video solutions.
• On-set leadership for camera, lighting, and sound setups.
• Lead post-production workflows: editing, color, audio, VFX, and mastering.
• Manage multiple productions and media workflows across brands.

Skills

Cinematic direction

Video production

Camera operation

Lighting setup

Color grading

Audio recording

Post-production

DaVinci Resolve

Premiere Pro

Adobe Creative Suite

Tools

RED Cinema

Sony cameras

GoPro systems

Professional lighting

High-quality audio

Job description

Director of Photography (DOP)

Start November 2026

Department Production

Experience Experienced

Life as a Director of Photography (DOP)

We're looking for a Director of Photography (DOP) who combines technical excellence with a distinctive creative vision, confidently leading productions from concept to final delivery across campaigns, branded content, and social-first formats.

Working closely with our creative, strategy, and production teams, you'll transform ideas into cinematic content that performs across platforms. From selecting the right camera package and lighting setup to directing on set and refining the final edit, you'll shape every stage of production while embracing new technologies, evolving content trends, and LOOP's collaborative creative culture.

Requirements and Responsibilities

• Lead Cinematic Productions: Direct and execute high-end video productions from concept to final delivery, taking ownership of visual quality, storytelling, and on-set decision-making across studio and on-location shoots.
• Create Exceptional Visuals: Translate creative concepts into compelling cinematic content, applying a distinctive visual style while adapting seamlessly to the unique identity of each brand and platform.
• Master Production Technology: Select and operate the right tools for every production, with hands-on expertise in RED Cinema, Sony cameras, mobile production, GoPro systems, professional lighting setups, and audio recording when required.
• Deliver Under Pressure: Capture outstanding footage in fast-paced environments, solving creative and technical challenges with confidence while maintaining exceptional production standards.
• Craft the Final Story: Manage post-production workflows, including editing, color grading, audio mixing, motion graphics, visual effects, mastering, and file optimization using DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Partner closely with creatives, producers, strategists, and clients to develop innovative video solutions while efficiently managing multiple productions, technical resources, and media workflows.
• Push Creative Boundaries: Stay at the forefront of filmmaking, social media, and emerging production technologies, continuously exploring new tools, techniques, and formats while contributing to LOOP's collaborative creative environment.

At LOOP, we believe great work deserves fair pay - and that transparency builds trust. For this role, the gross annual starting salary (full-time, based in Austria) is EUR 47,000. That’s our baseline for candidates who meet the key requirements. If you bring more to the table - deeper experience, sharper skills - we're ready to reflect that in your offer. Our internal compensation framework is designed to keep things fair, structured, and clear.

4-day Workweek

At LOOP you can choose between a 5-day or a 4-day workweek after one year with us - and have the freedom to switch between these models twice a year.

Free Sports and Fitness

Yoga, fitness, climbing, tennis and more. LOOP covers the costs and gives you access to fitness studios and sports facilities across Austria or Germany.

+20% Vacation

We don't believe there can be enough time to recharge, that's why all our team members get +20% vacation days per year - we call it Sunny Hours.

Our loft space is part of our identity. An ideal environment for working, collaborating and finding inspiration - with an additional 600m² film- and photo studio.

100% Hybrid Work

Home office or LOOP office space? It's your choice every day, and you don't even need approval.

International and Diverse

Team members from 40+ different nationalities in 7 locations, English as main language and a 55% female leadership quota.

And much more

Language Courses, Visa Support, LOOP.Horizon workshops and trainings, Klimaticket Contribution, Audiobook Library, Headspace App Subscription, etc.

The key to LOOP's agency personality is our flat hierarchy and exceptional team culture. We believe that there is a wide range of talent in our team, so we won't restrict passionate people from learning skills in new areas for professional growth. If you are motivated to join the LOOP team, we are happy to offer you a full-time position as a Director of Photography (DOP) in Salzburg or Vienna.

LOOP is a digital-first lead agency, exploring the intersections between design, technology and digital brand building for leading brands. With a team of 400 digital talents and through data driven marketing, we help brave clients to stand out in the digital age. Over the last few years our brilliant team has done remarkable and innovative work for internationally recognised high-profile brands such as Puma, Audi, Breitling, Red Bull and numerous others.