Videographer / Creative Director for Founder-Led Video Ads (Monthly Shoots, Austin)

We're a fast-growing functional wellness brand (gummies and drinks for better sleep, calm, and focus), and founder-led video is our primary paid-social engine. We're looking for a videographer / creative director to run our monthly batch shoots — directing our founder on camera and producing the shoot day so he can just show up and perform. You won't be starting from a blank page. Our creative team provides the concepts, pre-written scripts, hooks, and inspiration references ahead of every shoot, and handles most of the editing and post. Your job is to turn those scripts into great footage. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Direct our founder on camera — framing, blocking, lighting, pacing, and delivery. He's comfortable and experienced on camera and works from a script; he just needs clear creative direction on set. - Produce the shoot — shot lists, props, set and scene setup, and sourcing/renting locations when a concept calls for it. - Shoot A-roll (single or multi-camera interview setups) and the B-roll each concept needs (product, pour shots, lifestyle). - Batch-execute roughly 8-10 concepts across one or two full recording days each month. - Deliver organized, labeled footage to our creative team for editing. Light editing or assembly is a plus. HOW IT WORKS - Monthly cadence: one or two full days of recording per month, planned around a shared concept list and scripts sent to you in advance. - This role may require monthly travel to the shoot location (Austin, TX). Austin-based is a strong plus; if you're not local, you should be comfortable traveling for the shoot days. - Small crew, fast pace, performance-creative mindset — think elevated UGC, not commercial-agency overhead. YOU'RE A FIT IF YOU - Are a videographer / DP who is also a strong director of talent — you make non-actors look natural and confident on camera. - Have producer instincts: props, set, lighting, and logistics handled without hand-holding. - Understand paid-social / direct-response video (Meta and TikTok): hooks, retention, and UGC-to-elevated formats. - Own your own kit (cameras, lighting, audio). - Are based in Austin, TX or able to travel there monthly for 1-2 day shoots. NICE TO HAVE - Editing / assembly skills (Premiere, CapCut, or similar). - Experience with CPG, supplements, or wellness brands. TO APPLY, PLEASE INCLUDE 1. Your reel / portfolio (founder-led or DR/UGC-style video preferred). 2. Your day-rate and monthly availability. 3. Whether you're Austin-based or would travel for shoots.