Senior Videographer
Department: Studio
Location: The Sharp Project Manchester
The Senior Videographer will be responsible for delivering world‑class video content across multiple platforms and channels within the JD Group. Working within a busy studio environment, you will be required to conceptualise, produce, and deliver on‑budget and on‑brand video content for all the channels. You will collaborate with the full studio team, including Stylists, Photographers, Producers, Motion Graphic Designers and Editors. Demonstrating your technical skill with video production, you will complete tasks with best‑practice and deadline‑driven mentality. Working harmoniously within the wider business you will possess an excellent ability to communicate and articulate project proposals, ensuring buy‑in from key stakeholders. Promote a progressive and positive culture within the team.
Key Areas of Responsibility
* Produce video content on set and at locations for multiple projects within the JD Group.
* Edit and encode video for various channels and platforms.
* Support the planning and production with Producers for campaign shoots.
* Consistently maintain high‑quality projects in line with business guidelines and creative requirements.
* Collaborate with team leaders in the studio to ensure delivery of assets on time and on budget.
* Work closely with the Video Lead to implement innovative solutions within the studio process.
* Answer estimate requests when required.
* Give direction in a constructive, motivating, and polite manner.
* Thrive on constructive feedback, actively seeking personal and team development opportunities.
* Conceptualise from brief to final asset handover.
* Have a solution‑driven mindset.
* Act as an advocate for the JD Studio Team, acting as internal and third‑party ambassador and proactively extolling the unique skills of the internal team.
* Mentor and coach members of the team.
* Employ a methodical approach to archive management and file organisation.
Skills / Experience / Knowledge Needed
* Proven experience within a similar role.
* Excellent knowledge of industry‑standard camera systems and set‑ups.
* Good understanding of lighting design techniques and theory.
* Strong video editing ability and understanding of multiple software applications.
* Colour grading knowledge.
* Solid understanding of file encoding and optimisation.
* Must be organised and able to manage workloads.
* Maintain a strong and broad knowledge of fashion content trends.
* Accurately, effectively and quickly turn work around while maintaining a high level of quality.
* Display high levels of resilience and leadership.
* React to retail in an ever‑changing environment.
* Self‑motivated and pro‑active.
* Excellent knowledge and understanding of the Adobe Creative Suite.
* Strong all‑round creative portfolio.
* Desire to develop deep understanding of nuances associated with individual creative disciplines.
* Ability to clearly articulate ideas to line manager and other team members.
* Passionate about video and have an interest in retail.
* Desire to develop and gain a greater understanding of the business.
* Appetite to move creative video forward and create exciting, on‑brand campaigns.
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