In House Director / Creative

IN-HOUSE DIRECTOR / CREATIVEThe RoleWe are looking for a talented, creatively ambitious Director / Creative to join our team and help shape the next chapter of our production and post-production business.This is a hands-on, multifaceted role for someone who can move seamlessly between creative thinking and the practicalities of getting projects made. From developing compelling ideas and crafting pitches to directing live-action and post / animation AI-driven filmmaking, you’ll play a key role in bringing creative concepts to life.Working closely with our producers, clients, editors, post-production teams and wider creative network, you’ll help develop ideas, win new business and deliver exceptional work across a broad range of projects, platforms and formats.We want someone who understands the craft of filmmaking, has a strong visual sensibility and is excited by the evolving relationship between traditional production, post-production and AI. Someone who can think conceptually, communicate ideas with clarity, lead a shoot with confidence and understand how to get the very best out of the edit.You’ll be a creative thinker, a confident director and a hands-on collaborator who can take an idea from the first spark to the finished film.Key Responsibilities1. Creative Development & PitchingDevelop original creative concepts, treatments and visual approaches for commercial, branded content, advertising and other film projects.Write and develop director’s treatments, scripts, storyboards, mood films, visual decks and other pitch materials.Translate client objectives and brand strategies into engaging creative ideas that are both ambitious and achievable.Present and sell creative ideas confidently to clients, agencies and production partners.2. Live-Action DirectingDirect live-action productions across a range of formats, budgets and creative briefs.Lead the creative execution of projects from pre-production through to the shoot and final delivery.3. Post-Production & FinishingWork closely with editors, colourists, VFX artists, motion designers, sound designers and other post-production specialists to shape the final film.Guide projects through the edit, providing clear creative direction and constructive feedback.Identify opportunities to enhance projects through creative post-production techniques, ensuring the original idea is fully realised.4. AI & Emerging Creative TechnologiesDevelop concepts and visual treatments for AI-driven projects, from initial experimentation through to finished films and content.Work hands-on with relevant generative AI tools for image creation, video generation, visual development, storyboarding and creative prototyping.Combine AI-generated content with live action, VFX, motion design, compositing and traditional post-production techniques to create distinctive, high-quality work.5. Creative Collaboration & Business DevelopmentWork closely with producers and the senior team to develop the company’s creative offering and help generate new business.Contribute to creative conversations with existing and prospective clients, identifying opportunities to develop projects and build lasting relationships.Collaborate across production and post-production to ensure the strongest creative approach is taken at every stage.Help connect traditional filmmaking expertise with emerging technologies to create new services, formats and commercial opportunities.Stay informed about developments in film, advertising, visual culture, post-production and AI, bringing fresh thinking and inspiration into the business.Contribute to the company’s creative identity, reputation and body of work.The Ideal CandidateWe are looking for someone who combines creative instinct with practical filmmaking experience and a genuine curiosity about what’s possible.You’ll ideally have:Directing experience: A strong understanding of live-action filmmaking, visual storytelling, performance and the creative process from pre-production through to delivery.Creative development skills: The ability to interpret a brief, develop original ideas and translate them into compelling treatments and pitches.Visual storytelling: A distinctive visual sensibility and an eye for composition, lighting, movement, design and detail.Post-production knowledge: A solid understanding of editing, VFX, motion graphics, colour grading, sound and finishing, with the ability to work effectively alongside specialist teams.AI curiosity and capability: A genuine interest in generative AI and emerging production technologies, ideally supported by hands-on experience creating AI-assisted imagery, sequences or films.Communication and presentation: The confidence to articulate, present and sell creative ideas to clients and collaborators.Creative problem-solving: The ability to find imaginative, practical solutions to challenges involving time, budget, technology or production constraints.Collaboration: A team-first approach and the ability to bring the best out of people across different disciplines.Adaptability: The confidence to move between creative development, directing, post-production and experimentation as projects demand.Commercial awareness: An understanding of how to balance creative ambition with client objectives, production realities and commercial outcomes.We are interested in the quality of your thinking, your work and your approach. A strong portfolio and showreel demonstrating your creative range will be essential.What We’re Looking For Beyond the CVThe right person will be curious, proactive and creatively restless.You’ll be comfortable pitching a big idea in the morning, directing a shoot in the afternoon and collaborating with an editor or experimenting with AI workflows the following day.You won’t see production, post-production and AI as separate disciplines, but as interconnected parts of the creative process. You’ll understand the strengths of each and know how to combine them to achieve the best possible result.You’ll be excited by the opportunity to help shape ideas, influence the work we make and contribute to the future direction of the business. Above all, you’ll care about making great work.What We OfferThe opportunity to work across a diverse range of creative projects, clients and formats.A role that combines directing, creative development, production and post-production.Access to an experienced team of production and post-production specialists.The opportunity to experiment with AI and emerging technologies in a professional creative environment.The freedom to explore new ideas, develop original approaches and help shape the company’s creative offering.A collaborative environment where creative ambition, technical craft and practical thinking go hand in hand.The opportunity to play a meaningful role in the growth and creative direction of the business.28 days holiday Bonus scheme Mental health scheme Salary range £40-£50k per annum depending on experience How to ApplyPlease send us (through Linkedin) your CV, showreel and portfolio, along with a selection of creative treatments, pitch work or AI-assisted projects that demonstrate how you think and work.We are particularly interested in seeing examples that showcase your creative development skills, directing ability and understanding of how ideas translate into finished films