Video Director

San Francisco. Posted a month ago

The role

This person will lead video and storytelling by developing creative concepts, writing scripts, and directing shoots. They will work with founders, producers, cinematographers, editors, and motion designers on projects like launch films, commercials, and brand campaigns.

What you will do

Develop creative concepts, narratives, and treatments for video projects
Write, refine, and support scripts for various video formats
Direct shoots on set including talent direction, pacing, performance, and framing
Collaborate with producers and cinematographers to define visual and emotional direction
Work with editors and motion designers through post-production
Elevate Nen's storytelling, creative quality, and directing standards
Translate abstract ideas into clear creative concepts
Balance stronger work with production timelines and constraints
Participate in creative reviews, brainstorming, and scripting
Adapt creative approaches based on client, audience, platform, and project goals

Required qualifications

Strong directing and storytelling instincts
Excellent taste and understanding of visual storytelling, pacing, and emotional impact
Experience directing commercials, brand films, interviews, documentaries, or narrative work
Strong scripting, messaging, and narrative development ability
Comfortable presenting ideas and communicating directly with founders and clients
Ability to guide non-professional talent and founders on camera
Deep understanding of how cinematography, editing, motion, sound, and pacing work together creatively
Comfortable working in a fast-moving production environment

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k)
PTO
Company holidays

Before you apply

Please submit your application through this posting only
Unable to review applications or follow-ups sent via email, direct message, or website inquiry

About the company

Nen Creative partners with tech startups to launch bold ideas into the world, creating the brands and stories that fuel their growth. Since 2022, they have partnered with founders and institutions including Amazon and Andreessen Horowitz.