Photographer

JOB DESCRIPTION – Photographer / Editor

Location: Egmore, Chennai

Company:Digenie (digenie.in)

Type: Full-time / On-site

Working days and hours: Monday - Saturday; 9:30 AM - 7:00 PM

Please read the complete the Job Description before applying.

This JD containing details that the candidate should be comfortable with organizing, shooting, editing (including design posters/carousels & final reel/video edits with effects) product shoots, food/beverage based shoots, influencer reels, demo videos etc. Candidates should be aware that the JD did describe the entire responsibilities involved with the position.

Kindly do not proceed with the application for this job, if you are uncomfortable with the requirements.

About Digenie

Digenie is a creative digital marketing agency producing high-quality visual content for brands across lifestyle, F&B, alcohol & beverages, tourism, government, and emerging startups. We focus on strong ideas, culturally relevant storytelling, and visually impactful content designed for social media.

We are looking for a Photographer / Editor who is hands-on, creative, and detail-oriented — someone who can support shoots, contribute ideas, and handle end-to-end editing for social platforms.

Role Overview

The Assistant Photographer / Editor will work closely with the content and social media teams to plan, shoot, and edit photos and videos for multiple brands. This role requires a balance of technical shooting skills, creative thinking, storytelling, and social media awareness.

You will assist in product shoots, testimonial videos, meme-based reels, behind-the-scenes content, and short-form videos, while also contributing to ideation and execution.

Key Responsibilities:

Photography & Videography

• Assist in shooting product photoshoots, lifestyle images, testimonials, and brand visuals.
• Capture vertical video content including reels, shorts, meme-based videos, BTS, and social-first formats.
• Handle basic camera setup, framing, composition, and shot execution.
• Support on-location and in-studio shoots as required.

Storyboarding & Pre-Production

• Collaborate with the content and social media teams to plan shoots and content formats.
• Help with storyboarding, shot lists, and reel structures for testimonials, memes, and campaigns.
• Participate in discussions to align visuals with content calendars and campaign goals.

Lighting & Shoot Setup

• Set up and manage basic lighting (continuous lights, softboxes, reflectors, practical lights).
• Understand lighting needs for products, faces, food, and indoor environments.
• Ensure consistent lighting quality across shoots.

Creative Research & Ideation

• Research trending reels, meme formats, transitions, and visual styles.
• Bring new ideas, references, and inspirations for shoots and edits.
• Stay updated with Instagram, YouTube Shorts, and emerging visual trends.

Editing & Post-Production

• Edit photos (colour correction, retouching, cropping, optimisation).
• Edit reels, shorts, and videos with transitions, sound effects, subtitles, and basic motion elements.
• Format and optimise content for Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and other platforms.
• Maintain organised storage of raw footage and final assets.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in photography, videography, or video editing.
• Good understanding of camera basics, framing, composition, and lighting.
• Proficiency in tools like Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects (basic), Lightroom, Photoshop, or similar.
• Familiarity with social media content formats and platform requirements.
• Ability to work collaboratively with content, design, and social media teams.

Good to Have

• Experience shooting products, testimonials, or short-form social content.
• Basic knowledge of motion graphics or text animation.
• Understanding of meme culture and internet trends.
• Ability to assist in creative planning beyond execution.

What We're Looking For

• Hands-on, eager-to-learn, and proactive.
• Strong visual sense and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced agency environment.
• Someone who can both execute instructions and contribute ideas.

Why Join Digenie

• Exposure to diverse brands and content formats.
• Opportunity to grow into a Photographer / Videographer / Video Editor role.
• Creative freedom to experiment with trends and formats.
• Collaborative team with a strong focus on ideas and execution.