Brand Content Director, Creator, Editor (6 month FTC)

Overview:

At Saje Natural Wellness, we're nature's original farmacy, blending the superpower of plants so you can remedy real life, naturally. And like nature, we're continually growing! As we continue to build our team, we're seeking talented people to join us: in our stores, support offices, and distribution centres. We are a purpose-driven, people-first organization where collaboration, innovation and entrepreneurial mindsets thrive.

We look for individuals who have drive and warmth, agility and passion, and keep customer experience at the centre of everything they do.

At Saje, you’ll connect with a dynamic community and make a positive impact. Join our team and grow your career, alongside the most talented, hard working, and kind-hearted people out there.

The impact you'll make:

You are a visual maker at heart. You’ve mastered motion, stills and editing and are looking for a place to be able harness all of the above, working with our amazing creative team to bring Saje’s brand of modern wellness to life with an eye for narrative storytelling, design and speed to scale.

You have a killer portfolio of short-form, long-form, brand-led pieces of film and ideally have an eye for shooting and producing stills.

The Brand Content Director, Creator & Editor role is a highly creative and hands on role in our Toronto office and will work directly with creative teams to ideate, create and produce a multitude of brand storytelling pieces to maximize growth and performance.

You will be responsible for the end-to-end production and capture of high quality, compelling visual content, including video and photography, to support our brand storytelling, marketing campaigns and digital presence. You are fluent in editing, motion graphics, sourcing music, stock and all the things that can help to build brand work - fast. You are entrepreneurial, independent and naturally look to solve problems. A self-starter, you are highly organized and thrive in a fast paced, creative company, where iteration is key.

The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, is independent and detail oriented, curious and loves to push boundaries, while having expertise across all stages of photo/video shooting and editing. This is a 6 month fixed term contract role.

All Saje Team Members are responsible for contributing to Saje’s culture and maintaining a positive environment for themselves and their peers.

What you'll do:

Video Direction & Production (Shooting & Editing)

• Plan, direct and execute video shoots as a partner to creative team(s), including setting up lighting, audio and camera equipment when necessary.
• Video editing including cutting, splicing, motion graphics, visual effects and music.
• Colour correction/colour pass on video footage, audio mixing and sound design.
• Optimize and version content for various platforms (ecomm, social media, YouTube, etc).
  
  
  

Photography Production (Shooting & Editing):

• Plan and execute photo shoots with a focus on evergreen brand photography (e.g. product application, in-situ, how-to’s etc) and ecommerce content (both in studio and on location).
• Operate professional photography equipment (not shying away from occasional phone capture), including setting up lighting and camera equipment.
• Photo editing and retouching with industry-standard software (e.g. Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom etc). Work with creative team to flesh out shot lists
  
  
  

Overall:

• Collaborate with the creative team, including art directors, graphic designers, and copywriters, to execute visually engaging designs for marketing campaigns.
• Research and stay current with industry trends and best practices in video and photography to propose innovative editing solutions.
• Adhere to established campaign look & feel, brand guidelines and visual standards.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet project deadlines to ensure timely delivery of high-quality designs.
• Contributes to a team environment where all Team Members consistently experience a sense of belonging and inclusion.
  
  
  

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• Degree in videography, film, digital media, photography or a related field.
• Experience as an editor/photographer/videographer within an agency, production company, in-house creative team or freelance.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating photo, video capture and editing.
• Expert proficiency in industry-standard video editing (e.g. Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro etc) and professional photo editing software (e.g. Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom etc).
• Experience with motion graphics (e.g. Adobe After Effects).
• Professional knowledge of camera operation, equipment and lighting, audio recording for both video and still photography.
• Strong understanding of best practices for high-performing ecommerce/digital content and social forward content/editing.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with creative + cross-functional teams, and articulate concepts and ideas.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and project requirements in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
  
  
  

Why Saje?

Here at Saje, we understand that joining a team is an important decision to make, so we want to be sure you're supported to do your best work.

The compensation range on average for this position is from $65,000 - 75,000 (prorated) annually. Base pay is dependent on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.

In addition to your base, we offer:

• A hybrid way of working
• Flexible work hours based on business needs
• Wellness days to ensure you're taking care of your mental and physical health
• Health benefits - comprehensive health, vision and dental packages
• Paid sick days
• Generous product discount
• Full onboarding plan and onboarding buddy to help you settle in
• Employee Assistance Program - 24/7 support, resources, and information available to you and your family
• GRSP programs
• Paid time off to ensure you're resting & recharging
• Product training to help you learn about the benefits and efficacy of our 100% natural products to support your own wellness journey
  
  
  

Note: The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have certain eligibility requirements. The company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

Join our team!

If this opportunity sounds like you, please apply in the link below. Not sure you're 100% the right fit? We encourage you to apply even if you don't have all of the listed qualifications. We offer a thorough onboarding experience to set you up for success, learning and development support, and help you to integrate seamlessly.

Saje provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants, and we believe the best teams are made up of diverse perspectives and people. We offer reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and will work with you to ensure you are supported while working at Saje.