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Director of Photography jobs are open across film, television, advertising, and digital media, from entry-level camera operator roles to senior and department-head positions, with specializations in narrative cinematography, commercial production, and documentary work. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Company: Walden Media Group (WMG®)
Location: On-site in downtown Austin, TX (WFH Wednesdays)
Travel: Occasional travel to client sites will be required
Department: Media
Reports to: SVP of Growth Marketing
Salary: $70,000-$80,000 based on experience
About Walden Media Group
Walden Media Group (WMG®) is a growth marketing agency headquartered in Austin, Texas. We specialize in growth retainers that combine brand, advertising, technology, and go to market services for businesses around the world.
WMG® operates two business lines. Our enterprise practice partners with established brands on integrated growth programs. Our franchise program is a low-cost SaaS offering that gives individual franchisees lead management, reporting, and local advertising for their small business, across franchise brands in categories from health and wellness to beauty to fitness.
We're looking for a talented, versatile Director of Photography & Motion Design to lead the creation of compelling visual content for our clients and our own brand.
About the Role
As our Director of Photography & Motion Design, you'll serve as the visual storyteller behind Walden Media Group's creative content. You'll own the production process from concept through final delivery, creating high-quality photography, video, and motion graphics that bring brands to life and drive results across digital advertising platforms.
This is a hands-on creative role requiring both artistic vision and technical expertise. One day, you may be directing a polished commercial production for a major client; the next, you may be capturing authentic, short-form social content or developing motion graphics for a digital advertising campaign.
The ideal candidate is a creative thinker who can independently execute, adapt to different production styles and budgets, and collaborate effectively with clients and internal teams.
You'll report to the SVP of Growth Marketing and work closely with our Associate Art Director, who will provide creative direction and feedback to ensure visual consistency and quality.
Key Responsibilities
Photography & Video Production
- Lead end-to-end photo and video production for client campaigns, digital advertising, social media, and Walden Media Group's internal marketing.
- Plan and execute productions of varying scales, from high-budget commercial shoots to agile, short-form content creation.
- Direct and manage all technical aspects of production, including camera operation, lighting, composition, audio capture, and cinematography.
- Develop creative concepts, shot lists, storyboards, and production plans in collaboration with the Associate Art Director and other creative team members.
- Capture high-quality photography and video content at client locations, company events, and other production sites.
- Maintain and organize production equipment, footage, and digital assets.
Video Editing & Motion Design
- Edit and deliver polished, engaging video content optimized for digital advertising, websites, social media, and other marketing channels.
- Create sophisticated motion graphics, animated typography, transitions, visual effects, and branded animations.
- Integrate motion graphics and visual effects seamlessly into live-action footage.
- Adapt creative assets into multiple formats, aspect ratios, lengths, and specifications for platforms such as Meta, Google, YouTube, TikTok, and other digital placements.
- Perform color correction, color grading, audio editing, and other post-production enhancements.
- Maintain a high standard of visual quality, brand consistency, and creative execution across all deliverables.
Creative Collaboration & Client Relationships
- Partner with the Associate Art Director to translate creative direction and feedback into compelling visual content.
- Collaborate with growth marketing, design, account management, and other internal teams to align creative production with campaign objectives.
- Serve as a client-facing creative partner, participating in production planning, on-site shoots, and discussions about visual content needs.
- Build and maintain positive client relationships through professionalism, responsiveness, and high-quality execution.
- Present creative ideas, communicate production requirements, and incorporate client feedback throughout the production process.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing creative quality, tight deadlines, and production budgets.
Qualifications
Required
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop.
- Strong motion graphics capabilities, including animated typography, compositing, motion tracking, and integration of graphics into live-action footage.
- Demonstrated expertise in camera operation, lighting, composition, visual storytelling, and post-production.
- Experience producing content across a range of production styles, from polished commercial advertising to fast-paced, short-form digital content.
- Strong photography skills, including shooting and editing professional-quality still images.
- Ability to independently manage the production process from creative planning through final delivery.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence working directly with clients.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- A strong creative portfolio or demo reel demonstrating cinematography, editing, and motion design capabilities.
Preferred
- Experience producing creative assets specifically for paid digital advertising campaigns.
- Familiarity with performance-driven creative and how video content influences engagement, conversions, and campaign results.
- Experience with advanced visual effects, 2D/3D animation, or additional motion design software.
- Experience coordinating production logistics, equipment, talent, and external production resources.
- Previous experience working with franchise, multi-location, or enterprise brands.
Work Environment & Travel
This position is based in Austin, Texas, and requires occasional travel to client locations for photo and video production.
Some evening and weekend work will be required to accommodate production schedules, client needs, and special events. When weekend work is necessary, employees may coordinate alternative days off during the workweek with their manager.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a portfolio or demo reel showcasing your work. You can also email your portfolio to hiring @ waldenmediagroup.com.
Your portfolio should demonstrate:
- Professional cinematography and video production
- Video editing and post-production
- Motion graphics and animation, including integration with live-action footage
- A range of creative styles, ideally including both commercial advertising and short-form digital content
A portfolio or demo reel is required to be considered for this position.
Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Please share a link to your portfolio or demo reel.
Work Location: In person
Company: Walden Media Group (WMG®)
Location: On-site in downtown Austin, TX (WFH Wednesdays)
Travel: Occasional travel to client sites will be required
Department: Media
Reports to: SVP of Growth Marketing
Salary: $70,000-$80,000 based on experience
About Walden Media Group
Walden Media Group (WMG®) is a growth marketing agency headquartered in Austin, Texas. We specialize in growth retainers that combine brand, advertising, technology, and go to market services for businesses around the world.
WMG® operates two business lines. Our enterprise practice partners with established brands on integrated growth programs. Our franchise program is a low-cost SaaS offering that gives individual franchisees lead management, reporting, and local advertising for their small business, across franchise brands in categories from health and wellness to beauty to fitness.
We're looking for a talented, versatile Director of Photography & Motion Design to lead the creation of compelling visual content for our clients and our own brand.
About the Role
As our Director of Photography & Motion Design, you'll serve as the visual storyteller behind Walden Media Group's creative content. You'll own the production process from concept through final delivery, creating high-quality photography, video, and motion graphics that bring brands to life and drive results across digital advertising platforms.
This is a hands-on creative role requiring both artistic vision and technical expertise. One day, you may be directing a polished commercial production for a major client; the next, you may be capturing authentic, short-form social content or developing motion graphics for a digital advertising campaign.
The ideal candidate is a creative thinker who can independently execute, adapt to different production styles and budgets, and collaborate effectively with clients and internal teams.
You'll report to the SVP of Growth Marketing and work closely with our Associate Art Director, who will provide creative direction and feedback to ensure visual consistency and quality.
Key Responsibilities
Photography & Video Production
- Lead end-to-end photo and video production for client campaigns, digital advertising, social media, and Walden Media Group's internal marketing.
- Plan and execute productions of varying scales, from high-budget commercial shoots to agile, short-form content creation.
- Direct and manage all technical aspects of production, including camera operation, lighting, composition, audio capture, and cinematography.
- Develop creative concepts, shot lists, storyboards, and production plans in collaboration with the Associate Art Director and other creative team members.
- Capture high-quality photography and video content at client locations, company events, and other production sites.
- Maintain and organize production equipment, footage, and digital assets.
Video Editing & Motion Design
- Edit and deliver polished, engaging video content optimized for digital advertising, websites, social media, and other marketing channels.
- Create sophisticated motion graphics, animated typography, transitions, visual effects, and branded animations.
- Integrate motion graphics and visual effects seamlessly into live-action footage.
- Adapt creative assets into multiple formats, aspect ratios, lengths, and specifications for platforms such as Meta, Google, YouTube, TikTok, and other digital placements.
- Perform color correction, color grading, audio editing, and other post-production enhancements.
- Maintain a high standard of visual quality, brand consistency, and creative execution across all deliverables.
Creative Collaboration & Client Relationships
- Partner with the Associate Art Director to translate creative direction and feedback into compelling visual content.
- Collaborate with growth marketing, design, account management, and other internal teams to align creative production with campaign objectives.
- Serve as a client-facing creative partner, participating in production planning, on-site shoots, and discussions about visual content needs.
- Build and maintain positive client relationships through professionalism, responsiveness, and high-quality execution.
- Present creative ideas, communicate production requirements, and incorporate client feedback throughout the production process.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing creative quality, tight deadlines, and production budgets.
Qualifications
Required
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop.
- Strong motion graphics capabilities, including animated typography, compositing, motion tracking, and integration of graphics into live-action footage.
- Demonstrated expertise in camera operation, lighting, composition, visual storytelling, and post-production.
- Experience producing content across a range of production styles, from polished commercial advertising to fast-paced, short-form digital content.
- Strong photography skills, including shooting and editing professional-quality still images.
- Ability to independently manage the production process from creative planning through final delivery.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence working directly with clients.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- A strong creative portfolio or demo reel demonstrating cinematography, editing, and motion design capabilities.
Preferred
- Experience producing creative assets specifically for paid digital advertising campaigns.
- Familiarity with performance-driven creative and how video content influences engagement, conversions, and campaign results.
- Experience with advanced visual effects, 2D/3D animation, or additional motion design software.
- Experience coordinating production logistics, equipment, talent, and external production resources.
- Previous experience working with franchise, multi-location, or enterprise brands.
Work Environment & Travel
This position is based in Austin, Texas, and requires occasional travel to client locations for photo and video production.
Some evening and weekend work will be required to accommodate production schedules, client needs, and special events. When weekend work is necessary, employees may coordinate alternative days off during the workweek with their manager.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a portfolio or demo reel showcasing your work. You can also email your portfolio to hiring @ waldenmediagroup.com.
Your portfolio should demonstrate:
- Professional cinematography and video production
- Video editing and post-production
- Motion graphics and animation, including integration with live-action footage
- A range of creative styles, ideally including both commercial advertising and short-form digital content
A portfolio or demo reel is required to be considered for this position.
Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Please share a link to your portfolio or demo reel.
Work Location: In person
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of photography jobs.
- Five or more years of professional cinematography experience across narrative or commercial production
- Proficiency with industry-standard camera systems such as ARRI, RED, Sony Venice, or Blackmagic
- Demonstrated ability to design and execute lighting setups for diverse locations and formats
- Experience collaborating with directors and production designers in a department-head capacity
- Portfolio or reel demonstrating a consistent visual style across multiple completed projects
- Familiarity with color science, on-set monitoring, and digital workflow from capture to post
Tips for Your Director of Photography Job Search
Build a reel that shows range
Your reel is your resume. Hiring producers watch the first thirty seconds and move on, so open with your strongest work. Include at least two different visual styles to show you can adapt to genre, budget, and tone.
List your camera and lighting packages
Job postings for director of photography roles often specify exact camera systems. Call out every camera body, lens set, and lighting kit you own or regularly operate in a dedicated technical section of your resume.
Target productions at your budget tier
A reel built on indie features will not read as a fit for a network broadcast role, and vice versa. Find postings that match the production scale of your best work so your sample material directly answers what the hiring team is looking for.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of photography openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a shot-by-shot breakdown for interviews
Many interviews will walk through your reel frame by frame. Be ready to explain every lighting setup, your collaboration with the director, and any on-set problem you solved in real time, not just the final result.
Negotiate rate before you discuss creative
Day rate and kit rental terms are easiest to negotiate before a project starts. Once you have agreed to creative details, the production assumes the budget is set. Ask about rate, kit fees, and overtime structure during your first substantive conversation.
Director of Photography Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of photographys?
The most active employers for director of photographys right now are Sewanee, NewTwelve, and Sweeney & Sons, and the most openings are in Texas, Georgia, and Iowa, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Production volume at studios and agencies tends to drive clustering, so openings often follow project announcement cycles.
How many director of photography jobs are remote?
About 0% of director of photography openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote work most common in pre-production, post-production supervision, and commercial still photography rather than on-set narrative or live-action roles where physical presence is required.
How do you become a director of photography?
Most directors of photography move up through the camera department, starting as a production assistant or camera loader, then advancing to second camera assistant, first camera assistant, and eventually camera operator before stepping up to DP. Building a strong reel on short films, commercials, or documentary work alongside those crew credits is what typically triggers the transition to leading the department.
Can you get hired as a director of photography with little experience?
Entry-level DP opportunities do exist on student films, micro-budget features, branded content, and local commercial shoots where the production cannot afford an experienced hire. The practical path is to shoot as much as possible, build a focused reel that demonstrates a point of view, and take low-budget jobs seriously because those credits and relationships are what lead to larger ones.
What does the director of photography interview process look like?
Most director of photography interviews begin with a reel review followed by a conversation about your approach to lighting, your process for collaborating with a director, and how you handle budget or logistical constraints on set. A second round often involves a creative brief or location scout discussion, and final decisions typically come down to both technical fit and interpersonal communication style.
Where can I find and apply to director of photography jobs?
You can find and apply to director of photography jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that fit your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing from the job page.
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