[Hiring] Director of Photography @TrendyMinds

Role Description

The Director of Photography will lead the visual craft of TrendyMinds' video and photo productions across our client roster. This is a senior individual contributor position for a seasoned cinematographer who is ready to own the camera department on every shoot, shape the look of the work, and collaborate closely with directors, producers, and creative leadership from pre-production through final delivery.

The production landscape is shifting fast, and we need someone who isn't just keeping up but thinking ahead. The right candidate will bring a strong visual point of view, technical command of modern camera and lighting packages, and a forward-looking perspective on how new tools and techniques can raise the quality and efficiency of what we capture.

What you'll do

• Cinematography: Owns the camera and lighting for every shoot they touch. Makes the decisions on framing, movement, exposure, and lens selection that translate the director’s vision into footage that actually delivers.
• Visual Development: Collaborates with directors and creative leads during pre-production to define the visual approach for each project. Develops look books, shot lists, lighting plans, and camera strategies that give the production team a clear blueprint for the shoot day.
• Technical Expertise: Stays current with camera systems, lighting technology, lens options, and production and post-production workflows. Makes informed gear decisions that balance creative ambition with budget realities.
• On-Set Leadership: Manages the camera and lighting crew on set. Runs a department that moves efficiently, communicates clearly, and adapts when conditions change.
• Post-Production Collaboration: Works with editors and colorists to ensure the final grade and finish honor the look established on set.
• AI-Forward Thinking: Champions the use of AI across production workflows to improve output quality, efficiency, and scale.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience as a DP or lead cinematographer, ideally across agency, commercial, and branded content work.
• Deep, hands-on expertise across all core cinematography disciplines, including lighting design, camera operation, lens selection, composition, on-set leadership, and post collaboration.
• Advanced working knowledge of a variety of cameras, professional lighting and grip packages, DaVinci Resolve, Frame.io, visual reference platforms, and shot planning and pre-visualization tools.
• Strong presentation and communication skills with the ability to represent the work confidently in client settings.
• A demonstrated comfort and capability with AI tools as part of day-to-day work.
• Proven ability to work alongside directors and producers with the judgment to know when to defer and when to push back.

Benefits

• Fully remote work environment.
• Collaborative team environment where your voice is important.
• 30 paid days off and 401(k) matching.
• 100% coverage of health insurance premiums for all team members and 50% for their spouses and dependents.
• Flexible schedule to accommodate different work styles and locations.
• Access to new equipment for producing high-quality work.
• Philanthropy initiatives and donation matching system.

Company Description

At TrendyMinds, we aim to hire people who share our values. They are at the center of how we treat each other and our clients, and they act as our guideposts for every decision.

• Know the Why behind the What.
• Put relationships first.
• Think Ahead and push boundaries.
• Bring your full self.