Freelance Event Videographer / Social Content Creator

Bowtie is seeking a Chicago-based freelance videographer and social content creator to capture social-first content during Design Chicago at THE MART on September 23–24, 2026. The assignment will focus on a luxury kitchen and appliance showroom, featuring an interactive culinary event, showroom activity, and engagements with designers, dealers, media, and guests. The role emphasizes capturing candid and timely social content primarily for Instagram Reels and Stories.

Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience capturing live events
A strong portfolio of vertical social content
Experience with luxury brands, interiors, architecture, hospitality, food, or design events is preferred
Ability to record clean interview audio
Confidence directing brief, conversational interviews
Strong visual judgment and attention to detail
Ability to work discreetly in an active showroom
Reliable communication and file management
Ability to work independently from a creative brief and shot list
Must provide your own equipment

Equipment:
Professional camera or high-quality mobile capture system
Stabilizer or gimbal
Wireless microphones
Compact lighting when needed
Spare batteries and recording media
A reliable file-backup process

Deliverables:
Organized raw vertical footage
Same-day priority selects
Next-morning selects
Short interviews and soundbites
Candid event photography
Edited vertical videos or Reels
Compensation and Application
Pay ranges from $50 to $85 per hour, depending on experience, equipment, and turnaround capabilities. A minimum of four hours may apply, and applicants should provide hourly, half-day, and full-day rates. Please include relevant work samples, availability, location, rates, turnaround time, camera equipment list, liability insurance status, and contact number in your application.