Photography & Videography Lead

About the role

Shootday is seeking a Photography & Videography Lead to oversee its global network of visual talent. You will be responsible for recruiting, vetting, onboarding, and managing photographers and videographers to ensure every project meets the company’s high standards worldwide.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain a high‑performing global network of photographers and videographers.
• Recruit, screen, and onboard talent with the right specialization, equipment, professionalism, and portfolio quality.
• Match talent to shoots based on skills, location, availability, and project complexity.
• Uphold Shootday’s quality standards by reviewing portfolios, conducting test shoots, and monitoring client feedback.
• Collaborate with post‑production teams to guarantee visual consistency and fast turnaround.
• Monitor talent performance, communication, and reliability across all regions.
• Stay ahead of trends in equipment, techniques, and production workflows.
• Troubleshoot active projects and ensure smooth execution for clients.
• Support internal teams on multi‑city shoots and high‑value accounts.

Required profile

• Strong background in photography, videography, creative direction, or media production.
• Proven experience managing creative teams or large talent networks.
• Excellent understanding of professional equipment, lighting, production workflows, and post‑production.
• Sharp eye for visual quality and confidence in critiquing portfolios.
• Exceptional communication and organizational abilities.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, global environment.
• Fluent in English.

Required skills

• Professional photography and videography equipment knowledge.
• Lighting and production workflow expertise.
• Post‑production coordination.

What we offer

• Competitive salary in USD.
• Fully remote work arrangement.
• Significant ownership in shaping global quality and talent strategy.
• Long‑term career growth as the company expands into new cities, categories, and capabilities.