Video Director

Hiring For: Video Director

Primary Location: Bangalore

Role Overview:

As a Video Director, you will be responsible for conceptualising, planning, and overseeing video projects that align with client goals and brand guidelines. You will manage a team of creative professionals, ensuring collaboration, efficiency, and the delivery of outstanding results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conceptualisation:

  Develop innovative video concepts and storyboards and pitch in collaboration with creative and BD teams, ensuring alignment with brand and campaign objectives.

• Project Management

  - Plan, schedule, and manage all stages of video production, including pre-production, shooting, Scripting and post-production, ensuring timely delivery of projects within budget constraints.

• Directing:

  Direct video shoots, guiding talent and crew to achieve the desired creative vision and maintain high production quality.

• Production Oversight:

  Manage all stages of video production, including pre-production planning, on-set supervision, and post-production editing.

• Collaboration:

  Work closely with producers, designers, and other stakeholders to deliver engaging, on-brand video content.

• Client Interaction:

  Present concepts, updates, and final cuts to clients, incorporating feedback to refine the final product.

• Quality Assurance:

  Ensure all video content is on-brand, engaging, and optimised for digital platforms (including social media, websites, YouTube, etc.), maintaining a high standard of technical and aesthetic quality across all outputs.

• Innovation:

  Stay updated on the latest video trends, tools, and digital storytelling techniques. Experiment with emerging formats, such as AR, VR, CGI, AI-generated video content, and interactive video content.

• Team Management:

  Lead and mentor a team of videographers, editors, and other creative professionals, fostering a culture of creativity and excellence.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Video Director for 5 to 7 years of experience or similar role in a marketing agency or production house.
• Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in conceptualising, storytelling, cinematography, and directing.
• Demonstrated experience in managing and mentoring creative teams.
• Proficiency in video production tools, including editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro) and equipment.
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and project management skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with a client-focused mindset.
• Ability to handle multiple projects, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with emerging video trends and technologies, including motion graphics, AR/VR, and live streaming, is a plus.

About Havas Group:

Havas is one of the world’s largest global communications groups. Founded in 1835 in Paris, the Group employs 20,000 people in more than 100 countries and operates through its three business units covering all communication activities. Havas Group integrated Vivendi in December 2017. Havas Group’s mission is to make a meaningful difference to brands, businesses and people. To better anticipate client needs, Havas has adopted a fully integrated model through its 60+ Havas Villages around the world. In these Villages, creative, media and healthcare & wellness teams work together, ensuring agility and a seamless experience for clients. Further information about Havas Group is available on the company’s website: https://www.havas.com/

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