Video & Photo Creative Production Lead

Irvine, CA (On-site)

$140K/yr – $170K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

Job Summary

Lead end-to-end video and photo production to deliver premium tech content and credible storytelling.

  • Must-have: 7+ years in video/photo production with a strong portfolio and end-to-end execution skills.
  • Standout: Experience directing a team of 6 designers and running lean, high-quality productions.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead video & photo production, elevates execution quality, and brings strong, shootable creative ideas that translate brand direction into high-performing content.
  • Run production end-to-end
  • Plan shoots (locations, lighting, gear, talent)
  • Execute efficiently (not over-engineered agency style)
  • Deliver consistent quality across shoots
  • Upgrade your visual quality immediately
  • Bring a strong point of view on how to make tech feel premium and credible
  • Create environments that feel real and lived-in, not staged or artificial
  • Demonstrate expert-level control of lighting, composition, and overall visual tone
  • Lead and direct the team

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree Required.
  • 7+ years of experience in video and photo production, with a strong portfolio demonstrating elevated visual quality, storytelling, and production execution.
  • Proven ability to run end-to-end productions, including shoot planning (locations, lighting, gear, talent), on-set direction, and post-production oversight.
  • Expert-level command of lighting, composition, visual tone, and environmental design—especially for making technology feel premium, credible, and real.
  • Demonstrated experience leading and directing creative teams, providing clear, actionable feedback to improve storytelling, pacing, and overall output quality.
  • Strong hands-on production skills, with the ability to step in to shoot, direct, or run lean productions independently when needed.
  • Experience translating creative briefs and product messaging into executable concepts, storyboards, and scripts that balance creativity with feasibility.
  • Proven track record managing budgets and timelines, delivering high-quality work on schedule while avoiding over-engineered or inefficient solutions.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to move projects forward quickly with minimal reliance on external vendors.
  • Comfort working in a fast-paced, execution-focused environment with high expectations for quality, ownership, and accountability.

Benefits

  • Free snacks and drinks
  • Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (partial coverage for dependents)
  • Contributions to 401k funds
  • Bi-annual reviews, and annual pay increases
  • Health and wellness benefits, including free gym membership
  • Quarterly team-building events
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TP-Link

Headquartered in the United States, TP-Link is a global provider of reliable networking devices and smart home products, consistently ranked as the world’s top provider of Wi-Fi devices. The company is committed to delivering innovative products that enhance people’s lives through faster, more reliable connectivity. With a commitment to excellence, TP-Link serves customers in over 170 countries and continues to grow its global footprint.

Founded in 1996
Irvine, California, USA
8.5K employees (550 in marketing)

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Posted range

$140K/yr – $170K/yr

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Video & Photo Creative Production Lead

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