Videographer / Content Creator - Cape Town

HotelJobs; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Shimansky in Cape Town is seeking a skilled Videographer/Content Creator to build a distinctive luxury brand through storytelling, design and content. You will capture short-form video, founder content, craftsmanship, product and events, always aligning with the brand's standards for every touchpoint.

Work closely with the Creative Director and Editor to produce high-quality content for social platforms, CRM, retail, PR and international growth, while growing a library of proprietary footage.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or higher with a formal qualification in film/marketing/communications/media.
• 2–3 years of filming, photography and video editing experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and Photoshop.
• Strong storytelling abilities and ability to craft engaging content for luxury brands.
• Hands-on with mirrorless/DSLR cameras, lenses, and stabilization equipment.
• Knowledge of lighting setups and capturing clean sound with wireless mics.
• Experience creating short- and long-form videos for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube and LinkedIn.
• Ability to translate brand identity and product placement into visual storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Film high-quality brand and social content.
• Capture jewellery with proper lighting and detail.
• Document design and manufacturing processes.
• Capture brand experts authentically.
• Build a growing proprietary footage library.
• Create content in formats for multiple platforms.
• Identify spontaneous storytelling opportunities beyond formal shoots.
• Collaborate with the Creative Director and Editor.

Skills

Video filming

Photography

Video editing

Premiere Pro

Photoshop

Storytelling

Lighting techniques

Sound recording

Colour grading

Social content creation

Education

Grade 12

Formal qualification in film/marketing/communications/media

Tools

Mirrorless or DSLR cameras

Stabilization equipment

Lenses

Job description

Luxury Jewellery Brand with Head Office based in Cape Town is looking for a Videographer / Content Creator. The purpose of the role is to is to build a distinctive and globally relevant luxury brand through exceptional storytelling, design and content while protecting the consistency and integrity of the brand across every customer touchpoint. The creative department operate as an in-house luxury brand and content engine : protecting the brand; creating distinctive work ; and producing enough high-quality content to support digital; CRM, retail, PR and international growth. Regardless of role, every team member will be accountable for five principles:

Five principles:

• Luxury Standard
• Distinctiveness
• Story Before Content
• Commercial Awareness
• Craftsmanship

Purpose of the role:

Short-form video, founder content, craftsmanship, product, events Capture the people, craftsmanship, diamonds, jewellery and stories behind brand through compelling moving image. Owns: Video capture Short-form content Behind-the-scenes storytelling Founder content Craftsmanship content Product videos (it’s very important that the individual understands luxury but also how to capture jewellery perfectly) Event capture Social-first footage

Duties:

• Film high-quality brand and social content.
• Capture jewellery with technically appropriate lighting and detail.
• Document Shimansky's design and manufacturing processes.
• Capture brand experts authentically.
• Build a continuously growing library of proprietary footage.
• Capture content in formats appropriate for multiple platforms.
• Identify spontaneous storytelling opportunities rather than relying exclusively on formal shoots.
• Work closely with the Creative Director and Editor.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 A formal qualification in film, marketing, communications, or media.
• At least 2 to 3 years of experience in filming, photography, and video editing
• Proficiency in software like Adobe Premiere Pro and Photoshop
• Strong storytelling skills
• Hands-on experience with mirrorless or DSLR cameras, lenses, and stabilization equipment.
• Knowledge of studio or on-location lighting setups and recording clean sound using wireless microphones.
• Proficiency in video editing and colour grading alongside graphic tools like Photoshop
• Ability to craft short-form and long-form videos tailored for platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
• Crafting hooks, narrative arcs, and concise script outlines for digital campaigns.
• Translating corporate identity, guidelines, and product placement goals into visual language