Creative Producer Edinburgh, Scotland
Job description
We’re looking for a producer with creative flair who can run video and animation projects from conception to delivery.
Please respond by sending your CV, a cover letter and at least two links to your recent production work.
Daysix
Daysix are a passionate, talented, down-to-earth team of designers, developers and filmmakers. We believe in making good things, pushing ourselves to do our best work, all in a spirit of collaboration. Our growing film team produces a range of content from documentary to TV adverts with a focus on storytelling.
We’re at an exciting stage of our development as a company. We have a strong reputation in Scotland for delivering great work and a client base that provides us with a range of challenging and meaningful projects.
The Role
Working within our film team, you will make projects happen, bringing together creative and production skills to deliver high quality results.
A blend of creative development project management and field producing, this role oversees all stages of production, from concept and creative development to production logistics to producing and, when required, some directing on set.
The role is well suited for someone looking to expand their experience of video production, while using their project management and creative skills.
About You
- You are passionate and highly motivated to create outstanding video and animation work as part of a successful, driven team.
- You love coming up with ideas for video content and have experience in pitching and developing concepts for clients.
- You’re a team player, excellent at communicating, collaborating with people, whether clients or our own team.
- You are a problem-solver, adaptable, independent and able to think on your feet.
- You’re able to manage multiple projects and priorities and achieve deadlines while ensuring high-quality work.
- You are an organised self-starter with initiative, confidence and creativity in ideas, unafraid to move from thinking to doing and running the whole creative process.
- You have a deep interest in telling stories, and knowledge of media platforms, trends and emerging digital technologies
- You have experience of delivering a range of video work for clients, able to execute briefs and complete projects within budget and timeline.
What You’ll Be Doing
Your work will include:
- Working with the senior producer and creative director to develop pitch decks, proposals and documents for winning work
- Acting as lead contact with account managers, project managers and clients to manage and complete projects
- Production management work including coordinating meetings, scheduling shoots, location scouting, managing budgets & release forms, storyboarding & scripting completing risk assessments and communicating with freelance crew and external personnel
- Assessing and evaluating processes and projects to ensure growth and efficiency and improvement of our final output
- Staying up to date with industry trends and best practices
Must Haves
- At least 2 years as a commercial producer/creative (with agency experience or as freelance)
- Strong knowledge and experience of video production process
- Strong interpersonal, people management and time management skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills and highly attuned to detail
- Positive, proactive attitude with excellent communication skills
- A willingness to travel & occasionally work out of office hours.
- A full UK driving licence
- Flexibility and adaptability, with experience in fast-paced, collaborative environments
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite
Desired
- Ability to generate creative ideas
- Some experience of directing interviews and models
- An excellent storyteller – able to demonstrate knowledge for creating and communicating content to tell stories in a compelling way
What we offer
- 35 hr week with the option to compress to 4 days - Full time hours are 35 with core operating hours of Monday - Thursday 9.30-4. Many of our team use this flexibility to regularly take Fridays off.
- Hybrid and flexible working - we don’t encourage fully remote working and expect our team to be able to travel into the office a couple of days a week, however each case is considered individually and we are always happy to chat.
- Enhanced annual leave - 30 days annual leave pro rata. We don’t recognise bank holidays so you’re free to use the 30 days when suits you. On top of your 30 day allowance we close the office between Christmas and New Year allowing additional days off for all of the team.
- Pension contribution
- Professional development budget - we’re committed to continuous learning and development opportunities, dedicated budget for developing our people as you would expect in our people first culture.
- Values-led team culture - Our values are really important to us and want them to be lived out in the day to day of the company not tucked away in a folder somewhere.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £25,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Edinburgh: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- video production: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edinburgh
