Dentsu

Marketing analytics and digital advertising solutions

Director of Photography

Video Production & EditingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Two to three years of experience in video production or advertising agencies.
Hands-on experience with Sony FX series, Canon, and Nikon cameras.
Strong understanding of cinematography, lighting, composition, and videography.
Experience shooting Instagram Reels, Meta Ads, user-generated content, and performance-driven content.
Ability to shoot using both professional cameras and smartphones.
Understanding of high-fidelity and low-fidelity video production and fast-paced ad formats.
Strong creative vision, ownership, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Creative Strategists and Directors to understand concepts, storyboards, and visual requirements.
Plan and manage shoot requirements, including cameras, lighting, equipment, props, and rentals.
Execute shoots using professional cameras and iPhones, ensuring high-quality visuals and creative storytelling.
Manage lighting, framing, composition, and shot execution in line with the creative vision.
Coordinate with production and post-production teams to ensure seamless shoot execution.
Maintain and update a library of creative references, camera techniques, compositions, and visual inspirations.
Manage production equipment and execute shoots across assigned projects while maintaining quality and timelines.

Desired Qualifications

Prior experience shooting user-generated content or Meta Ads.

Job Description:

Dentsu Performance Studio is looking for a creative and skilled Director of Photography (DOP) with a passion for visual storytelling and performance-driven video content. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience shooting social media ads, Instagram Reels, UGC, and DVC content using both professional cameras and smartphones.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with Creative Strategists and Directors to understand concepts, storyboards, and visual requirements.
Plan and manage shoot requirements, including cameras, lighting, equipment, props, and rentals.
Execute shoots using professional cameras and iPhones, ensuring high-quality visuals and creative storytelling.
Manage lighting, framing, composition, and shot execution in line with the creative vision.
Coordinate with production and post-production teams to ensure seamless shoot execution.
Maintain and update a library of creative references, camera techniques, compositions, and visual inspirations.
Manage production equipment and execute shoots across assigned projects while maintaining quality and timelines.

Requirements:

2–3 years of experience in video production/advertising agencies.
Hands-on experience with Sony FX series, Canon, and Nikon cameras.
Strong understanding of cinematography, lighting, composition, and videography.
Experience shooting Instagram Reels, Meta Ads, UGC, and performance-driven content.
Ability to shoot using both professional cameras and smartphones.
Understanding of Hi-fi and Lo-fi video production and fast-paced ad formats.
Strong creative vision, ownership, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Prior experience shooting UGC/Meta Ads will be an added advantage.

Why Join Us?

Work with some of India's leading brands.
Build a strong portfolio in performance-driven advertising.
Be part of a creative, collaborative, and learning-driven team at Dentsu Performance Studio.

Location:

Bangalore

Brand:

Amplifi

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent

About the Company

Dentsu

Marketing analytics and digital advertising solutions

Dentsu International is a global marketing and advertising partner that helps brands grow by navigating the digital economy and using data-driven insights. Its services include consumer intelligence to understand customer behavior, digital marketing and advertising to reach audiences, customer experience management (CXM) to improve interactions, and gaming solutions to engage audiences. The company earns revenue through service fees, project work, and long-term contracts with a diverse mix of clients across retail, technology, and entertainment. Its approach combines research and analysis to set industry-focused insights and drive growth, while collaborating across disciplines to deliver integrated marketing solutions. Dentsu also pursues social impact initiatives, promoting inclusion and positive change in the industry and communities.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
Founded: 1901

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