Videographer/Editor

About Us
Lush North America supports 252 retail stores in Canada and the USA, a business based in Canada, and manufacturing centers in Vancouver and Toronto. Lush is known worldwide for our unique bath and beauty products. We pride ourselves on amazing skin and hair care, personalized customer service, environmental activism and a vibrant store atmosphere. We believe it's our responsibility to advocate for the environment, animals and people in need. We're passionate about giving back to organizations locally and around the world.

The Role

Lush is seeking a creative Videographer/Editor for our in-house Film and Photo team, positioned within our Brand department. Reporting to the Film and Photo Manager, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality and original video content across all Lush platforms, including ecommerce videos, social content, event activations and brand documentaries. You will do this in partnership with the Film and Photo Manager and our in house Photographer and Producer.

Our ideal candidate will be self motivated, multi talented and collaborative in their approach to creating video content. You have experience running and leading a set and are comfortable with all aspects of the video process. In pre production you are creative, organized and realistic. On set, you have a creative vision, strong cinematography skills, are detail orientated and efficient whilst creating an inclusive and comfortable set for talent and co-workers. In post you craft concise edits, align to industry standards, work within brand creative and apply feedback as needed. You are comfortable in-studio and on location, adapting to the situation and time constraints to create the best work possible.

As a Lush enthusiast and talented visual storyteller, you’ll ensure that all content we are publishing is created and edited to the highest standards possible. This is an excellent opportunity to work as part of the Brand team at Lush, working with a lot of caring and creative people, to promote products that make a difference.

Reporting to the Film & Photo Manager, the Videographer/Editor’s core RESPONSIBILITIES will include:

• Collaborate on ideas with the wider brand team, interpret briefs, create storyboards and lighting diagrams/pre vis
• Work with the Producer and Art Director to ensure everything for the shoot aligns to the creative
• Film material for production; make technical and creative decisions regarding locations, appropriate lighting, shooting angles, placement and type of microphones, other audio needs, and other production issues                                     
• Execute all stages of post-production, including editing, audio mixing, colour correction, motion graphics, and delivery
• Assemble and edit material for various output channels
• Build and maintain relationships with outside freelancers and vendors 
• Manage digital assets for delivery including uploading, archiving and tagging
• Maintain and collaborate on creative and technical standards for film that remain consistent with the overall brand 
• Collaborate with global teams as needed, in particular for YouTube content or Global Events
• This role entails travel, sometimes at short notice, generally once or twice per quarter but sometimes more

You bring the following QUALIFICATIONS:

Skills & Abilities:

• Advanced editing skills in Adobe Premiere Pro
• Intermediate After Effects skills
• High attention to detail
• Strong and diverse shooting experience (from studio to outdoor/indoor locations)
• Confident directing talent of varying experience levels
• A positive and proactive attitude with the ability to be adaptable
• Ability to effectively manage multiple and competing work priorities
• Ability to accurately implement feedback
• Advanced knowledge of camera systems, especially Sony
• Advanced knowledge of constant lighting techniques
• Familiarity with project management software and DAM systems
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to embrace changing assignments, direction, and deadlines that come your way - a willingness to learn and adapt
• Ability to work individually and collaborate with wider teams on larger projects
• Confident working with and managing freelance crews where necessary

Required:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience working in a commercial or professional video production capacity
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
• Wide range of filming experience across commercial, social, event and documentary
• Ability to travel to and from photoshoot locations as needed

Preferred:

• Previous experience creating YouTube-focused content
• Livestreaming technical knowledge
• Drone operating experience

Thriving with a diverse company culture, celebrating the uniqueness of our staff and committed to inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We thank all interested applicants; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume, a link to your showreel or portfolio (please highlight what role you had in each piece of work), and a Cover Letter inclusive of your salary expectations.

Job Type: Regular, Full Time.

Work Model: Hybrid, approximately 3 days per week in office/studio

Location: Toronto, ON

Hiring Timeline🎄❄️
We’re sharing this role ahead of the holiday period to give candidates time to apply. While our hiring team will be on holidays from December 22 to January 2, applications will continue to be accepted, and interviews are expected to begin in early January.

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