Creative Videographer & Video Editor

Creative Videographer & Video Editor

Company: Classique Ink and Aesthetics

Location: Upper Tantallon and Halifax Regional Municipality

Position Type: Freelance / Project-Based Contract

Classique Ink and Aesthetics is looking for a creative videographer and video editor who can take a project from the initial idea through to the final video.

This is not simply a camera-operating or editing position. We are looking for someone who understands concept development, visual storytelling, script development, filming, editing, sound, pacing, and artistic direction.

The selected candidate will create cinematic and thoughtful content centred around tattooing, fine art, artist stories, community events, and workshops.

Responsibilities

• Develop original concepts for short-form and long-form videos
• Turn initial ideas into clear visual storyboards
• Plan scenes, interview questions, shot lists, locations, and production requirements
• Film high-quality tattoo, art, documentary, promotional, interview, and event content
• Direct people naturally and respectfully during filming
• Edit videos for Instagram, YouTube, websites, presentations, and campaigns
• Add appropriate sound design, music, subtitles, colour correction, and basic motion graphics
• Organize and safely manage footage and project files
• Adapt one filming session into multiple pieces of content
• Collaborate closely with the artist while contributing independent creative ideas

Requirements

• A strong videography and editing portfolio
• Experience creating artistic, cinematic, documentary, or narrative content
• Ability to develop concepts rather than only follow instructions
• Understanding of storytelling, script development, storyboards, or visual treatments
• Strong knowledge of composition, lighting, sound, and camera movement
• Professional editing skills using Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, or comparable software
• Ability to create both vertical and horizontal video formats
• Reliable communication and respect for deadlines
• Comfortable working around tattoo procedures, art studios, interviews, and community events

Experience filming artists, tattoos, fashion, performance, interviews, or cultural projects is considered an asset.

Creative Fit

We are especially interested in someone who:

• Can make an art video feel meaningful rather than purely promotional
• Notices small gestures, textures, tools, expressions, and atmosphere
• Understands a quiet, refined, cinematic, and editorial visual language
• Can balance visual beauty with emotional and intellectual depth

Compensation

This is a project-based freelance position. Compensation will be determined separately for each project based on its scope, complexity, production requirements, and expected deliverables.

The project fee will be discussed and agreed upon before work begins.

How to Apply

Please send:

• A short introduction
• Your portfolio
• Two or three examples of videos you personally filmed and edited
• A brief explanation of your role in each project
• Your general availability

Please email your application to [email protected] with the subject line:

Creative Videographer & Video Editor Application

Applications without relevant video samples may not be considered.