About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and creatively driven Manager / Senior Manager – DOP to take ownership of cinematography, photography, and the overall visual direction of our media production projects.

The role involves leading the visual execution of projects ranging from Meta performance ads and cinematic UGCs to TVCs, ad films, product shoots, and branded content.

You will be responsible for translating creative concepts into compelling visual narratives while independently handling camera departments, lighting setups, production teams, and on-ground shoot execution.

This role requires someone who can think beyond camera operations, make strong creative decisions, lead a team, and maintain consistent visual quality across multiple productions.

Experience Required

- 3–6 years of hands-on experience in cinematography, videography, DOP, or related visual production roles.

- Proven experience independently handling and leading shoots for advertisements, brand films, cinematic UGCs, TVCs, and digital campaigns.

Key Responsibilities

1.

Creative Visual

Planning & Pre-Production

- Work closely with Production Managers, Videographers, Set Designers and creative teams to understand scripts, concepts, and campaign objectives.

- Establish the overall visual direction and cinematography approach for different projects.

- Develop shot lists, storyboards, camera plans, lighting references, and visual treatments.

- Decide camera systems, lenses, framing, camera movements, and lighting techniques based on the creative requirements.

- Plan camera setups and production requirements for studio, indoor, outdoor, lifestyle, and cinematic shoots.

- Evaluate production feasibility and identify the equipment and technical requirements for each project.

- Ensure all camera gear, lenses, rigs, lighting equipment, and accessories are ready before production.

- Cinematography & On-Set Leadership

- Lead the camera department and independently manage the complete visual execution of shoots.

- Take ownership of cinematography, framing, composition, exposure, lighting, and continuity.

- Design and execute advanced lighting setups across different shooting environments.

- Direct camera movements and visual transitions to achieve the intended storytelling approach.

- Work closely with directors, actors, influencers, and creators to achieve the desired visual output.

- Guide talent on positioning, eyelines, movements, and performance requirements.

- Make real-time creative and technical decisions during shoots.

- Manage unexpected production challenges and adapt to creative changes without compromising output quality.

- Ensure visual consistency across multiple scenes, setups, and shooting days.

- Team Management & Production Leadership

- Lead, mentor, and manage camera operators, videographers, photographers, and junior DOPs.





- Allocate responsibilities and ensure smooth coordination across the camera and production teams.

- Guide junior team members on cinematography, camera operations, lighting techniques, and on-set discipline.

- Work closely with the Media Production Lead, Videographers, Directors, and Editors.

- Ensure production teams follow established workflows, technical standards, and delivery timelines.

- Take ownership of multiple productions and ensure efficient execution across projects.

4. Post-Production & Quality Control
- Review raw footage and ensure it meets the required creative and technical standards.

- Provide clear editing instructions, shot selections, visual references, and colour-grading directions.

- Collaborate with editors to ensure the final output matches the intended visual language.

- Oversee visual consistency, colour tones, composition, and overall output quality.

- Ensure proper media management, file organization, backups, and footage handovers.

- Identify opportunities to improve production quality and post-production workflows.

- Equipment & Technical Management

- Maintain knowledge of camera systems, lenses, lighting equipment, rigs, stabilizers, and other production accessories.

- Oversee equipment selection and technical requirements for different productions.

- Ensure proper equipment handling, maintenance, and utilization.

- Identify opportunities to upgrade production capabilities and improve technical efficiency.

- Coordinate equipment requirements with vendors and external production partners when necessary.

6.

Creative

Collaboration & Ownership

- Work closely with Producers, Videographers, Editors, and other creative stakeholders.

- Understand brand objectives and translate them into robust visual storytelling.

- Contribute creative inputs during campaign conceptualization and production planning.

- Take complete accountability for visual quality across projects.

- Maintain high attention to detail across lighting, composition, backgrounds, props, and continuity.

- Continuously explore new cinematography techniques, visual trends, and production approaches.

What We're Looking For

- Background in cinematography, videography, film, media, or related fields.

- 3–6 years of experience shooting advertisements, cinematic UGCs, brand films, TVCs, or performance content.

- Strong understanding of professional camera systems, lenses, lighting, and composition.





- Ability to independently lead shoots and make creative as well as technical decisions.

- Experience managing camera departments and guiding junior production professionals.

- Strong understanding of visual storytelling, cinematography, and digital advertising formats.

- Comfortable working with actors, influencers, creators, directors, and production teams.

- Strong visual taste, creative thinking, and attention to detail.

- Good understanding of production workflows, media management, backups, and post-production handovers.

- Working knowledge of Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve.

- Photography skills are a strong plus, especially for product, commercial, and lifestyle shoots.

- Ability to manage multiple productions and deliver high-quality output under tight timelines.

- Strong leadership, communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

Why Should You Join Us?

- Opportunity to work directly with leading brands and manage high-impact influencer marketing campaigns.

- High involvement from leadership and continuous learning opportunities.

- Autonomy in your role with the freedom to experiment and innovate.

- Work with supportive peers in a transparent and collaborative environment.

- Scope to take on responsibilities beyond your role with recognition and fair compensation.

- Commitment to personal and professional growth through learning and development initiatives.

- Exposure to advanced tools, strategies, and client management practices.

- Long-term career growth within a fast-growing organization.

Why Shouldn't You Join Us?

- If you're looking for a product company, we are not one.

- If you prefer a highly structured corporate environment with rigid processes, we operate as a nimble, bootstrapped company.

- If you're primarily motivated by salary benchmarks, you may find higher-paying options elsewhere.

Why Work With Us?

1.Flexible Work Culture

We focus on outcomes, not rigid rules. You’ll have the autonomy to manage your work, with a culture built on trust and accountability.

2.Health & Accident Insurance

Your well-being matters to us. We provide comprehensive health and accident coverage to support you when it counts.

3.Complimentary Meals

Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are on us, so you can stay focused and energized throughout the day.

4.Sports & Outdoor Activities

From cricket matches to badminton games and monthly hikes, we keep things active with at least two sports events every month.

5.Upskill with Us

Get access to learning platforms like Udemy and mentorship to continuously build your marketing and growth skillset.

6.Performance Gets Rewarded

We recognize and reward great work through regular incentives, quarterly and annual awards, and ongoing appreciation.

Working Days: Monday to Friday (Onsite) + Saturday Half Day (WFH)

Location: Bommanahalli, Bangalore.

📌 Manager / Senior Manager – DOP (Cinematography & Photography) (Bengaluru)
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