Sebastian Jimenez
Brooklyn,New York
Summary
Creative lead with over a decade of experience in branded content, short films, and social-first storytelling. Skilled across the full production pipeline - from pitch to post - with a background in music, fashion, and culture. Known for blending strong visuals with human-centered storytelling. Recent work includes branded content/ commercials for TV, web, and social across a variety of industries.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Director + Editor
Freelance
03.2020 - Current
- Lead creative on branded content, commercials, short-form docs, and social campaigns.
- Collaborate with agencies and production companies to pitch and execute campaigns.
- Edited a national TV commercial and pitched on several million-dollar campaigns.
- Handle editing, color grading, and motion graphics.
- Clients include: Samsung, Adidas, Reebok, House Beautiful, Marie Claire, Delish, Snipes, LEGO, and more.
Senior Video Director
HYPEBEAST
03.2016 - 03.2020
- Directed and executed original video content for Hypebeast’s global audience, from branded campaigns to editorial features.
- Led projects from pre-production through post, including treatment writing, shooting, editing, and sound design.
- Helped shape the visual language of the brand across fashion, culture, and storytelling.
- Collaborated with internal teams and clients to deliver high-performing content on tight timelines.
Video + Photo Content Creator
Maxima Apparel
06.2015 - 01.2016
- Produced video and photo content for multiple in-house brands across fashion and lifestyle.
- Created social-first video assets and led lifestyle/product shoots for e-commerce and marketing.
- Helped one brand reach a $1M sales day during the holidays through targeted video strategy.
Video Director / Editor
Karmaloop
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Shot, edited, and delivered music videos, brand campaigns, and cross-channel video content.
- Created motion graphics and designed supporting social/web assets.
- Managed content delivery, monetization, and channel optimization (YouTube, web, socials).
- Worked with artists and brands like A$AP Rocky, G-Shock, Converse, Def Jam, and more.
Education
No Degree - Film/ Cinema/ Video Studies
Bunker Hill Community College
Charlestown, MAHumanities Leadership Development
Lawrence High School
Lawrence, MA06-2010
Skills
- Treatment development & pitching
- Social content editing (Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts)
- Set direction & DP experience
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- After Effects (Light Motion)
- DaVinci Resolve
- Photoshop
- Sound design & music supervision
- Fluent in English & Spanish
Timeline
Director + Editor
Freelance
03.2020 - Current
Senior Video Director
HYPEBEAST
03.2016 - 03.2020
Video + Photo Content Creator
Maxima Apparel
06.2015 - 01.2016
Video Director / Editor
Karmaloop
01.2011 - 01.2015
No Degree - Film/ Cinema/ Video Studies
Bunker Hill Community College
Humanities Leadership Development
Lawrence High School
Website
https://www.sebjimenez.com/
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