Creative

Ffern; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative film company in Greater London seeks an experienced individual to develop and oversee creative ideas for film projects. The role demands strong communication skills, a solid understanding of film and advertising, and collaborative experience with directors and crew. Candidates should have over 5 years in the industry, proficiency in Google Suite, and the ability to manage various aspects of film production. Benefits include hybrid working, private healthcare, and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Pension Contribution

Ffern Membership

Hybrid Working

Annual Leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in film or advertising required.
• Strong portfolio showcasing storytelling essentials.
• Comfortable writing short-form copy for media management.

Responsibilities

• Develop treatment decks articulating narrative and concept.
• Lead visual research and reference collection for films.
• Support directors and crews actively on set during shoots.

Skills

Film production experience

Creative copywriting

Visual sensibility

Collaboration with directors

Proficiency in Google Suite

Tools

Adobe CC (Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop)

Notion

Keynote

Job description

The Role

You’ll be responsible for developing and shepherding creative ideas across Ffern’s film output, translating early concepts into clear treatments, references and finished films that feel unmistakably Ffern.

From shaping treatments and researching directors to being present on set and guiding edits through post, you’ll help ensure our films are coherent, considered and emotionally resonant across every touchpoint.

What You’ll Do

Creative Development & Treatments

• Develop clear, beautifully considered treatment decks that articulate concept, tone, narrative and craft
• Translate briefs into strong creative directions, from early ideas through to storyboarded films
• Write precise, on-brand copy for supers, VO and social adaptations

Visual Research & Direction

• Lead visual research across film, photography, art, fashion and culture
• Pull sharp, relevant references that guide directors, HODs and post teams
• Help define look, palette, format and capture approach in collaboration with the wider Film Studio

Director, Talent & HOD Collaboration

• Research and build director shortlists aligned to creative ambition and budget
• Support outreach, availability checks and early conversations alongside production
• Create talent lists, draft casting bid letters and support negotiations with agents and partners
• Collaborate closely with HODs (DoP, Production Design, Costume, HMU and others) to align vision and execution

On-Set Creative Stewardship

• Be present on shoot days to support the director and producer
• Help protect the creative through practical decision-making and clear communicationEnsure the original intent is upheld while responding calmly to real-world constraints

Post-Production & Delivery

• Review edits, grades, sound and title design with a meticulous eye
• Give clear, constructive and actionable feedback across post-production
• Maintain consistency of tone, craft and brand expression across all film outputs

Cross-Channel Craft & Adaptation

• Adapt hero films into trailers, teasers and social assets with platform-appropriate storytelling
• Ensure creative integrity is maintained across all formats and durations

Documentation & Handover

• Maintain clear creative documentation including treatments, references and shot lists
• Ensure smooth handovers so teams can move quickly and confidently

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in film or advertising (agency, production company or brand studio)
• A strong portfolio or reel showing treatments, storytelling and visual sensibility
• Confidence writing short-form copy, VO and supers
• A solid understanding of production craft and post-production workflows
• Comfort collaborating with directors, producers and HODs
• Proficiency in Google Suite, Notion and Keynote (or equivalent)
• Familiarity with Adobe CC (Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop) as a plus
• Willingness to travel for UK and international shoots
• A full UK driving licence is a bonus

Benefits

• Private Healthcare – Full private healthcare with Vitality
• Pension Contribution – We switch the standard pension contributions and offer 5% employer and 3% employee contributions, as a salary sacrifice scheme for tax-efficient saving.
• Ffern Membership – All team members enrolled onto Ffern ledger, receiving both the EDP and Perfume each season
• Hybrid Working – Three days in studio, Two days from home
• Annual Leave – 25 days increasing up to 28 days with each additional year of service

Why Ffern?

Ffern is built on intention, patience and respect for craft.

In this role, you’ll have the space to think deeply, the trust to shape ideas and the support to see them through — creating films that feel considered, grounded and quietly powerful.

If you’re excited by the idea of making work that lingers, we’d love to hear from you.