Lead Director of Photography: Visual Storytelling Leader

Intuitive; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive is seeking a Lead Director of Photography to guide the visual language of moving image, motion, and photography within its Studio. This hands-on leadership role requires a clear point of view, strong craft, and the ability to move between development and execution.

You will partner with designers, writers, producers, and editors to elevate storytelling, craft, and output while mentoring teams and advancing high-end photography on select projects.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in cinematography and/or photography
• Experience working in or closely with Brand & Creative teams
• Bachelor's degree in film, design, media arts, communications, or adjacent fields; equivalent professional experience acceptable

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve our visual language across moving image, motion, and photography.
• Lead cinematography and filmmaking across Studio productions, including camera, lighting, lenses, and composition.
• Develop treatments, shot lists, and storyboards; direct projects and talent when required.
• Raise photography standards and guide teammates and external partners.
• Collaborate with editors and motion designers on structure, pacing, and rhythm of storytelling.

Skills

Cinematography expertise

Brand & Creative collaboration

Strong visual storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in film, design, media arts, communications, or adjacent fields

Job description

Intuitive is seeking a Lead Director of Photography to guide the visual language of moving image, motion, and photography within its Studio. This hands-on leadership role requires a clear point of view, strong craft, and the ability to move between development and execution.

You will partner with designers, writers, producers, and editors to elevate storytelling, craft, and output while mentoring teams and advancing high-end photography on select projects.