Senior Filmmaker

Mmr Research; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Filmmaker to join their dynamic video production agency. This role involves leading creative projects, directing shoots, and collaborating with clients to deliver exceptional video content. With a focus on innovation and quality, you will work with a variety of brands, ensuring their vision comes to life through compelling storytelling and visual excellence. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to exciting projects while working alongside a talented team in a fast-paced environment. If you have a passion for filmmaking and a knack for creative ideation, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience as a professional filmmaker.
• Strong proficiency in video editing and colour grading.
• Capable leader with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Directing and filming on corporate and commercial shoots.
• Ideating creative concepts and storyboarding.
• Editing and grading video content post-shoot.

Skills

Filmmaking

Video Editing

Creative Ideation

Storyboarding

Colour Grading

Communication Skills

Leadership

Time Management

Job description

Senior Filmmaker

Application Deadline: 31 August 2025

Department: Ideal Insight

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Ideal Insight -London

Reporting To: Account Director

Description

Ideal Insight is looking for a Senior Filmmaker to join our fast-growing video production & photography agency.

We work with a variety of brands, from small businesses through to large global enterprises such as Amazon, Samsung, Vodafone and Citroen.

Working as a senior member of the film team you will be on the frontlines of our video projects; developing creative concepts, directing or filming on corporate and commercial shoots and be skilled in the use of a range of film cameras and equipment. The role will also involve fast-paced editing, as well as a keen creative eye for levelling up video creative outputs.

The primary objective for the role will be to service our client’s project requirements to an outstanding level, ensure the highest level of professionalism is undertaken on shoot and supporting the wider film team to level up creative outputs that will ensure our clients wish to work with us time and time again.

Key Responsibilities

• On shoot your responsibilities can include the following roles:
• DoP
• Director
• Creative Director
• Supporting lighting set-up and audio recording as required

Before a shoot your responsibilities will include:

• Ideating creative concepts
• Storyboarding, including copy as required
• Pre-production meetings with client and internal stakeholders (in-person and online)
• Organising required internal video equipment, and hiring kit when required

Following a shoot your responsibilities will include:

• Editing
• Grading
• Handling client change requests

Additionally:

• Work closely with the junior producer and account managers to ensure client’s projects are executed within the timeline and to the best possible standard
• Work closely with the Animation team on mixed media video projects
• Notify account managers of any upsell opportunities in-project
• Continuously look for operational improvements and raise these with line manager

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Requirements:

• Minimum of 6 years experience as a professional filmmaker
• Minimum of 2 years employment within a creative agency or film production company, preferred but not essential
• Vast DoP experience and range of shoots executed
• Capable leader on set
• Strong proficiency in creative ideation, concept development and storyboarding
• Strong proficiency with video editing and colour grading
• Industry knowledge on latest trends, equipment, emerging markets and AI
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work under time pressure
• Confident in handling the responsibility of video project execution
• Have a ‘can do’ mindset, bringing a positive attitude to all projects
• Hybrid work – come to London office 2-3 times per week (unless on shoots)
• Understand that shoots will occasionally taken place out of hour regular hours, including weekends