Creative/Video Director

NUSA STUDIOS is a social-first content studio. We’re an agile team of 16 in-house creatives, producers, shooters and editors.

Founded during the pandemic, we’ve created thumb-stopping content for some of the world's most recognised brands including Ford, Casio & American Express, as well as a few of the hottest startups such as Surreal, Estrid & Lucky Saint.

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• Creatively lead projects from conception to completion, whilst meeting tight deadlines and managing conflicting demands.
• Ideate and respond to creative briefs with a social-first mindset.
• Craft creative decks that include scripts, storyboards, art direction, cinematography, edit and music references.
• Build and draw from a bank of existing creative references (across film, photography, design, advertising and beyond).
• Direct talent and crew on shoot days across the UK (mostly London) to ensure we capture beautiful content.
• Create detailed shot lists with consideration of timings, location, talent and more.
• Lead creative brainstorm sessions and bring innovative, social-first ideas to the table.
• Demonstrate excellent communication with clients, strategic partners and colleagues and regularly follow up with debriefs.
• Work alongside the producer to ensure projects are delivered within specification, budget, deadlines and to client satisfaction.
• Delegate tasks to colleagues and organise project handovers.
• Create proposal decks and pitch fresh ideas to clients in response to creative briefs.
• Document and troubleshoot issues ahead of time where possible.

• 2+ years experience in a similar role at an agency, brand or as a freelancer.
• A killer creative taste and diligence in your work.
• A social-first skillset in art direction, copywriting and storytelling.
• Great knowledge of content production including cinematography, composition, lighting and colour grade.
• Ideally has on set experience in a directing or creative role.
• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop.
• Ability to express creative ideas with simplicity and clarity.
• Strong organisation skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication with clients and the NUSA team.
• Has a great understanding and stays up to date with the different social media platforms, digital marketing, filmmaking and current trends.
• Independence to work on your own, take initiative and innovate processes.
• Must be keen to learn new skills and techniques.