Videography Content Creator

SAOTA PTY Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative architecture studio in Cape Town is seeking a highly skilled Videography Content Creator to enhance their brand through compelling visual narratives. This role requires expertise in filming and editing high-quality videos tailored for various digital platforms. Candidates should have a proven track record, be proficient in tools like Adobe Premiere Pro, and have a passion for storytelling within a creative environment. Join this progressive team and help showcase their award-winning architectural designs.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a videographer & video editor, ideally in architecture or design.
• Strong portfolio of short‑form social media content.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Film high-quality video showcasing SAOTA’s projects and people.
• Create content for social media platforms including Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
• Edit and color grade content to professional standards.
• Collaborate with Graphics and Marketing teams on video initiatives.

Skills

Videography

Video editing

Social media content creation

Framing and lighting

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

Creativity

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

SAOTA is an award-winning international architecture studio known for pioneering, sculptural and future-focused design. We’re looking for a highly skilled visual storyteller to join our Graphics Department as a Videography Content Creator, someone who can capture the essence of our projects, people and creative process through inspiring, brand-aligned video content.

If you’re passionate about architecture, interiors, and crafting compelling visual narratives across digital platforms, this role is your chance to bring SAOTA’s world-class work to life.

What You’ll Do

Content Production

• Film high-quality video showcasing SAOTA’s projects, people, and processes.
• Create short-form content for Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Pinterest, and LinkedIn.
• Edit with a strong sense of pacing, rhythm, and storytelling.
• Capture behind-the-scenes moments on shoots, site visits, and internal events.
• Conduct interview-style Q&A content with team members.

Post-Production

• Edit, colour grade, and sound‑mix content to professional standards.
• Work with both in‑house and externally sourced footage.
• Prepare polished content packages for multiple digital channels.
• Maintain and organise a comprehensive video asset library.

Creative Collaboration

• Partner with the Graphics Team to ensure all content meets SAOTA’s visual identity and brand standards.
• Collaborate with Marketing & Social Media teams on content concepts and campaigns.
• Support storyboarding, mood boards, and visual direction for video‑led initiatives.
• Assist with briefs and art direction for external videographers or production partners.

What You Bring

Essential Skills

• Proven experience as a videographer & video editor, ideally in architecture, design, or a creative studio.
• Strong portfolio of short‑form social media content.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and/or DaVinci Resolve.
• Excellent understanding of framing, lighting, composition, and visual aesthetics.
• Ability to film in diverse environments: interiors, outdoors, on‑site, and fast‑paced settings.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of social media trends and platform best practices.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Creative eye with exceptional attention to detail.

Advantageous

• Still photography experience.
• Motion graphics skills (After Effects).
• Experience with AI video tools.
• Familiarity with architectural or interior design videography.

Who You Are

• A collaborative, proactive team player with a passion for storytelling.
• Self‑driven, organised, and excited by digital innovation.
• A strong communicator who contributes ideas and takes direction well.
• Highly adaptable and always curious about new trends and techniques

If you’re ready to use your creativity to elevate one of the world’s leading architecture studios, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape how SAOTA’s story is told.