Lead, Video Assistant

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A Day in the Life

• Hybrid On-Set Support: Seamlessly jump between camera assistance, grip work, and lighting execution.
• Proactive Anticipation: Stay deeply engaged in the goals of each shoot to anticipate the videographer's next move.
• Set Readiness: Ensure continuous production momentum by always having fresh batteries ready, swiftly swinging in new lenses, and prepping lighting adjustments before they are explicitly requested.
• Rigging & Troubleshooting: Rig camera setups and lighting equipment to achieve dynamic shots, acting as a calm, creative problem-solver whenever technical issues arise on set.
• Set Presence & Consistency: Bring a consistently present, engaged, and excited energy to every single shoot, maintaining a positive attitude even in high-pressure environments.
• Brand Stewardship: Become intimately familiar with the visual language of the Crate & Barrel brand to make proactive on-set suggestions and anticipate specific stylistic needs.
• Pre-Production Leadership: Take total ownership of location shoot preparation, actively looking ahead to the production calendar to plan equipment needs.
• Logistics & Rental Management: Lead the packing process, coordinate cross-functionally to ensure on-time gear arrival, and build strong relationships with external gear rental houses.
• Cross-Functional Inventory Ownership: Manage and process all in-house lighting and gear reservations for both the video and photo teams, acting as the ultimate gatekeeper for shared production assets.
• Workflow Assistance: Support the post-shoot workflow by backing up all captured footage onto the in-house server to ensure secure data management.

What You'll Bring to the Table

• Technical Gear Expertise: Demonstrated hands-on familiarity with Aputure LED lighting, Ronin gimbals, Tilta accessories, SmallHD monitors, and Teradek transmitting systems.
• Camera Proficiency: Working knowledge of maintaining and operating professional camera and audio equipment, with a specific focus on Sony cinema cameras.
• Creative Problem Solving: An exceptional ability to troubleshoot technical and logistical issues calmly and efficiently on set, keeping productions moving forward without friction.
• Communication Skills: Highly organized with a track record of clear, proactive communication across digital channels, specifically utilizing Slack and email to keep cross-functional teams aligned.
• Software Familiarity: Working experience with Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and the Google Suite is required.
• Growth Mindset: A clear, articulated desire to learn, be mentored, and eventually grow into a full Videographer role within the organization.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of professional experience in video production, specifically in 1st AC, Key Grip, Gaffer, or general assisting roles.
• Portfolio or Reel demonstrating involvement in the creation of high-quality video content.

Pay & Benefits

Starting Rate: $23.00 - $28.00
Pay ranges will be adjusted upward as needed to comply with applicable state and local law. In addition to your salary, based on your role, associates may be eligible for other compensation including bonuses, sales incentives, and long term incentives.

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Life insurance and Disability
• Retirement and 401(k) match
• Paid time off, wellness time and volunteer time
• Merchandise discount and EAP resources
• Tuition Reimbursement

About Us

The Company is deeply committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact the location you are applying to here and ask to speak with a manager regarding the nature of your request.

EEO Statement

The Company is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Legal Compliance

The Company participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the US. State / City Compliance: The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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Contact Us

If you have questions, please reach out to careers@crateandbarrel.com.