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Rippling · 3 days ago

Director of Photography (Hybrid based in San Francisco)

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$129K/yr - $215K/yr

10+ years exp

Rippling is a company that provides integrated HR, IT, and Finance solutions. They are seeking a Director of Photography to shape the visual language of their video content and collaborate with various teams to create compelling on-brand visuals.

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Responsibilities

Partner with the Senior Video Producer / Director to translate creative concepts and storyboards into compelling, on-brand visuals

Lead cinematography across shoots—from lighting design and camera setup to execution on set—balancing scrappy documentary work and larger multi-crew productions

Establish a cohesive visual identity for Rippling’s video library: defining color, lighting, composition, and motion language that scales across content types

Collaborate cross-functionally with Content, Events, Customer, International, and Corporate Integrated Marketing teams to develop creative work that’s on brief and elevates our brand

Build scalable systems: camera/lens packages, LUTs, lighting diagrams, and production templates that drive consistency and efficiency

Oversee technical production quality and ensure footage is optimized for post-production and multi-platform delivery

Source and lead crew (ACs, gaffers, grips, etc.) and manage relationships with rental houses and production vendors

Stay hands-on: Operate camera and lighting as needed for smaller productions

Qualification

CinematographyLighting designCamera systems expertiseVideo production experienceVisual storytellingCreative problem-solvingCollaboration skills

Required

10+ years of experience producing video content for digital, broadcast, and social media campaigns

In-depth understanding of the production process from concept to post-production, collaborating with internal teams, agencies, crews, and post-production houses

Expertise across camera systems (ARRI, RED, Sony FX series, etc.) and lighting design for both studio and location environments

Experience across a diverse range of video projects, from scrappy productions to high-caliber initiatives with budgets up to $3M for broadcast

A creative problem-solver who enjoys tackling challenges in a fast-paced environment with shifting goals

Ability to translate complex subject matter into visual stories that connect, inspire, educate, and convert

Portfolio that demonstrates taste, versatility, and craft