Videographer

Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cosmetics company in Toronto is seeking a creative Videographer/Editor to join their in-house Film and Photo team. You will create high-quality video content for various platforms, collaborating with talented colleagues to deliver innovative projects. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of commercial filmmaking experience, strong editing skills in Adobe Premiere Pro, and a diverse shooting background. This hybrid role offers a salary range of $70,300 - $78,000 to promote a vibrant workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience working at a commercial/professional capacity.
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
• Wide range of filming experience across commercial, social, event and documentary.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on ideas with the brand team and create storyboards.
• Film production material and make technical decisions.
• Execute all necessary steps of post-production.
• Manage digital assets including uploading and archiving.
• Build and maintain relationships with freelancers and vendors.

Skills

Advanced editing skills in Adobe Premiere Pro

High attention to detail

Strong and diverse shooting experience

Confident directing talent

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Camera systems

Project management software

Job description

Lush is seeking a creative Videographer/Editor for its in-house Film and Photo team, positioned within our Brand department. Reporting to the Film and Photo Manager, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality and original video content across all Lush platforms, including e‑commerce videos, social content, event activations and brand documentaries. You will do this in partnership with the Film and Photo Manager and our in‑house Photographer and Producer.

Our ideal candidate will be self‑motivated, multi‑talented and collaborative in their approach to creating video content. You have experience running and leading a set and are comfortable with all aspects of the video process. In pre‑production you are creative, organized and realistic. On set, you have a creative vision, strong cinematography skills, are detail‑oriented and efficient while creating an inclusive and comfortable set for talent and co‑workers. In post you craft concise edits, align to industry standards, work within brand creative and apply feedback as needed. You are comfortable in‑studio and on location, adapting to the situation and time constraints to create the best work possible.

As a Lush enthusiast and talented visual storyteller, you’ll ensure that all content we publish is created and edited to the highest standards possible. This is an excellent opportunity to work as part of the Brand team at Lush, working with a lot of caring and creative people, to promote products that make a difference.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate on ideas with the wider brand team, interpret briefs, create storyboards and lighting diagrams/pre‑vis
• Work with the Producer and Art Director to ensure everything for the shoot aligns to the creative
• Film material for production; make technical and creative decisions regarding locations, appropriate lighting, shooting angles, placement and type of microphones, other audio needs, and other production issues
• Execute all necessary steps of post‑production to deliver high‑quality professional videos. Including edits, audio mixing, colour correction, motion graphics and compression for delivery
• Assemble and edit material for various output channels
• Build and maintain relationships with outside freelancers and vendors
• Manage digital assets for delivery including uploading, archiving and tagging
• Maintain and collaborate on creative and technical standards for film that remain consistent with the overall brand
• Collaborate with global teams as needed, in particular for YouTube content or Global Events
• This role entails travel, sometimes at short notice, generally once or twice per quarter but sometimes more

Skills we are looking for

• Advanced editing skills in Adobe Premiere Pro
• High attention to detail
• Strong and diverse shooting experience (from studio to outdoor/indoor locations)
• Confident directing talent of varying experience levels
• A positive and proactive attitude with the ability to be adaptable
• Ability to effectively manage multiple and competing work priorities
• Ability to accurately implement feedback
• Advanced knowledge of camera systems, especially Sony
• Advanced knowledge of constant lighting techniques
• Familiarity with project management software and DAM systems
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to embrace changing assignments, direction, and deadlines that come your way - a willingness to learn and adapt
• Ability to work individually and collaborate with wider teams on larger projects
• Confident working with and managing freelance crews where necessary
• Ability to travel to and from photoshoot sites as needed

Must haves

• Minimum 5 years experience working at a commercial/professional capacity
• Advanced knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite
• Wide range of filming experience across commercial, social, event and documentary

Nice to haves

• Previous experience creating YouTube focused content
• Livestreaming technical knowledge
• Drone Operating experience

Please submit your resume, a link to your showreel or portfolio (please highlight what role you had in each piece of work), and a Cover Letter inclusive of your salary expectations.

Thriving with a diverse company culture, celebrating the uniqueness of our staff and committed to inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We thank all interested applicants; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Job Type: Regular, Full Time. Hybrid - approx. 3 days a week in office

Salary Range: $70,300 - $78,000

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