Job Description
About us
Knock Knock is a London based creative studio with a long history of working for top agencies and respected brands.
Our regular clients includes Burberry, Ralph Lauren and Three.
We are all about creating great work, fostering positive energy and forging meaningful relationships with clients and suppliers alike. We deliver social first, branded stories and TV content.
To see more recent work, head to our Instagram as our website is 1 month out from relaunch
The Job
We are looking for an outstanding director with a proven track record of content across social, TV and other formats. This role would suit someone who has proven themselves within an agency or production company environment and has built up a great reel, but now looking for more challenges and more rewards.
The role will involve:
- Extensive experience as a film director, with a strong portfolio of commercial work
- Demonstrated ability to lead a team and collaborate effectively with creative professionals
- Excellent understanding of film production processes and industry trends
- Proficiency in camera operation, lighting, and other technical aspects of film production
- Strong storytelling and visual communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities
- Experience working with a variety of film genres and styles
- Knowledge of post-production processes and software
- Maintaining excellent relationships with freelancers and clients
- Guiding motion graphics designers where there work interacts with video
- Travelling globally to work on shoots
- Creative leading film projects from start to finish
- Generating ideas
- Writing pitches / treatments
- Directing small crews
We expect all candidates to also excel in one of the following two areas:
- Camera operating- A flawless shooter, with deep knowledge of cameras and lighting
- Editing - with Adobe CC skills and a natural flair for crafting exciting stories in post
You
- At least 3 years working in a similar role, delivering varied content to top tier clients
- At least 5 years general experience working in a production / agency environment
- Worked as part of a creative production team in an agency or production company
- Up to date with the latest film making trends & techniques
- Eager to experiment with new technology
- This includes camera kit, AI and relevant creative software
- Passionate about new ideas and concepts
- Comfortable context switching with clients and situations, from fashion sets to festivals via frivolity
- Passion for and knowledge of music
- Natural and relaxed when working with celebrities, influencers and models
- Clear communicator
- Meticulous in your approach to creative work
- Very exited by the prospect of a job that has you doing all of the above
Bonus points if you have:
- Knowledge of DaVincvi Resolve
- Basic After EffectsAny other compatible creative skills