NIK HARPER

Director • Videographer • Creative Producer • Video Editor

I’m an AWARD-WINNING FILMMAKER with 15+ years of visual storytelling experience directing, filming, editing, and producing video content for industry-leading brands, top record labels, and high-profile advertising agencies. Possesses an excellent eye for detail and an unparalleled track record of client satisfaction. Recognized as a highly collaborative Creative Producer who enjoys each step of the production process and meets deadlines with ease. Known for producing unique and outside-of-the-box creative solutions. Currently based in Seattle, WA.

SKILLS AND EXPERTISE

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Creative Content Manager | Key to Change Studio | Seattle, Wa | Aug 2023- Feb 2026

Managed the entire video pipeline (shoot, edit, audio, color, captions, versioning) from concept to posting on social media
Built and implemented the content marketing department from the ground up, leveraging storytelling through engaging videos that reached new-to-brand users across platforms, resulting in an increase of fundraising and overall revenue for the organization.
Implemented and built out a content management system via AirTable to track deliverables
Built newsletters in Mailchimp, updated the website, updated graphics in Adobe Illustrator, shot and edited photos
Designed and delivered a weekly recurring educational series on Youtube running for multiple years
Increased social media followings on Instagram(150%), TikTok(900%) and Youtube(1200%).

Director | Doomsday Entertainment | Los Angeles, CA | Jun 2020 - Present

• Led creative direction and execution of an MTV commercial that aired during the iconic MTV Video Music Awards

• Developed artist identities in collaboration with record labels via targeted music video content and social rollouts

• Reached 3M+ on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert by designing live concert visuals for Columbia Records

• SELECTED PRESS: COMMUNICATION ARTS • HYPEBEAST • THRASHER • DIRECTOR’S NOTES

Director / Creative Producer | LAMAR+NIK | Los Angeles, CA | Jan 2011 - Present

• Directed multiple award-winning pieces of work highlighted by several high-profile film festivals and publications

• Coached and mentored high-performing creative crews of 30+ employees in Thailand, Paris, LA, and London

• Created memorable branded content in partnership with several big-name ad agencies, including Ogilvy & Mather

• SELECTED PRESS: THE DRUM • 1.4 • NO FILM SCHOOL • VULTURE • SPIN • ROLLING STONE

Director/Videographer | Arithmetic Productions | Seattle, Wa | Nov 2011 – Present

Produced work for clients including Four Seasons Seattle, La Marzocco, Discord, Microsoft, Tableau
Designed, produced, shot, and edited the Unmute the Voices interview series on YouTube.
Directed an Xbox Series X announcement guiding top Executives through on-stage interviews via teleprompter
Produced and Directed Slayer Espresso’s Steam Single announcement and brand video
Filmed interviews for the 2021 Emmy Award winning long form documentary 16 Lives

Videographer/Editor | Blue Nile | Seattle, Wa | Apr 2022 – Dec 2022

Shot and edited video for both Paid Social and Organic Social teams
Organizing shot lists for large groups of jewelry shooting, editing, and delivering over 20 social videos per month
Identified goals and organized shoots on a weekly basis with the creative team
Managed media, projects, and naming of files for everything I produced

EDUCATION

Oklahoma City Community College - Digital Cinema Production

HONORS AND AWARDS

Best DEI Long Form (Won) - Northwest Emmys

Best Music Video (Won) - Leeds International Film Festival

Best Music Video (2x Nominated) – South by Southwest Film Festival (SXSW)

Best Hip-Hop Video (Won) - UK Music Video Awards

Additional Press - www.lamarplusnik.com/press

Nik Harper