Leads video production projects from concept through delivery, including creative ideation, storyboarding, directing, cinematography, editing, color grading, motion graphics, and client revisions. Collaborates with producers, account managers, and animators while managing equipment, shoot logistics, deadlines, and small crews. The role requires expert-level ability in either editing or cinematography, strong competence in the other, and occasional work outside regular hours.
Ideal Insight is looking for a Senior Filmmaker to join our fast-growing video production & photography agency.
We work with a variety of brands, from small businesses through to large global enterprises.
We work with a variety of brands, from small businesses through to large global enterprises.
You might be an experienced editor who is a confident and capable shooter. Or you might be an experienced DoP who is a strong and efficient editor - We are open to candidates coming at this role from either direction.
What matters is that you excel at one and are genuinely competent at the other, with a showreel to prove both. Please tell us in your application which is your main strength.
What matters is that you excel at one and are genuinely competent at the other, with a showreel to prove both. Please tell us in your application which is your main strength.
Key Responsibilities
On shoot:
- DoP or Camera Operator.
- Director.
- Creative Director.
- Supporting lighting set-up and audio recording as required.
Before a shoot:
- Ideating creative concepts.
- Storyboarding, including copy as required.
- Pre-production meetings with client and internal stakeholders.
- Organising required internal video equipment, and hiring kit when required.
Following a shoot:
- Editing, often to fast turnaround deadlines.
- Colour grading.
- Light motion graphics (i.e. text overlay).
- Handling client change requests.
Additionally:
- Work closely with the junior producer and account managers to ensure client’s projects are executed within the timeline and to the best possible standard.
- Work closely with the Animation team on mixed media video projects.
- Notify account managers of any upsell opportunities in-project.
- Continuously look for operational improvements and raise these with line manager.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a professional filmmaker, editor or DoP.
- Minimum of 2 years employment within a creative agency or film production company, preferred but not essential.
- Expert level skill in either editing or cinematography (DoP), with strong hands on competence in the other.
- A showreel that demonstrates both your camera work and your editing.
- Confident and professional on set, able to lead shoots and small crews.
- Strong proficiency in creative ideation, concept development and storyboarding.
- Proficient with industry standard editing software (e.g. Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve), including colour grading.
- Confident operating a range of cinema cameras, lighting and audio equipment.
- Industry knowledge on latest trends, equipment, emerging markets and AI.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work under time pressure.
- Confident in handling the responsibility of video project execution.
- Have a ‘can do’ mindset, bringing a positive attitude to all projects.
- Hybrid work – come to London office 2 times per week (unless on shoots).
- Understand that shoots will occasionally take place outside of regular hours, including weekends.
About
We specialize in delivering innovative solutions and exceptional services to meet the diverse needs of our clients. With a strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, we strive to exceed expectations and drive success in every project we undertake.
MMR Research London, England Office
44-46 Southwark St, London, United Kingdom, SE1 1UN
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