Video Lead

Soar With Us; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading performance creative agency in the UK is looking for a Video Director. In this role, you will direct high-impact ads and collaborate closely with teams to produce visually compelling content that drives measurable results. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of directing experience, particularly in commercial or performance content. Strong leadership skills and a passion for creative storytelling are essential. This position is hybrid, with 27 days of paid holiday and additional benefits.

Benefits

27 Days Paid Holiday

Private health scheme

Company pension scheme

Structured training and development

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience directing commercial or performance content.
• Proven experience directing talent on set.
• Good knowledge of post-production and social-first editing.

Responsibilities

• Direct multi-framework shoots including brands and testimonials.
• Lead creative vision from treatment to delivery.
• Translate data insights into visual solutions.

Skills

Directing commercial content

Strong understanding of Meta and TikTok formats

Excellent communication skills

On-set leadership

Creative experimentation

Job description

Overview

You’ll bridge creativity and performance, directing high‑impact ads, testimonials and brand films for Meta and TikTok, and iterating based on data insights. You’ll collaborate closely with Strategists and Producers to deliver bold, human‑centred visual content that drives measurable results.

Responsibilities

• Direct multi‑framework shoots (UGC, VSL, testimonial, product, lifestyle and brand film)
• Lead creative vision from treatment to delivery, scripts, storyboards, and art direction
• Direct actors, models, founders and real customers to capture authentic, performance‑driven moments
• Maintain accurate footage organisation, naming conventions, and metadata for post
• Operate camera, lighting and audio equipment
• Translate data insights into visual solutions that improve KPIs
• Partner with Producers to develop shoot plans that balance creativity with budget and timeline
• Stay up‑to‑date with Meta and TikTok creative trends and best practices
• Experiment with new approaches and technologies to elevate Hambi’s visual output
• Present creative direction and recommendations to clients and internal teams
• 3+ years’ experience directing commercial or performance content (agency / e‑commerce preferred)
• Strong understanding of Meta and TikTok ad formats, hooks, pacing and scene variety
• Proven experience directing talent on set (actors, founders, customers)
• Good knowledge of post‑production and editing for social‑first ads
• Excellent communication skills (English spoken and written) and on‑set leadership
• Ability to remain calm under pressure while managing multiple projects
• Experience creating content for other platforms (YouTube, Instagram Reels) is a plus
• Passion for filmmaking, storytelling and creative experimentation

Attitude

You take complete ownership and see the bigger picture. You’re entrepreneurial, proactive and motivated to push creative boundaries. You balance artistry with performance thinking, crafting content that looks beautiful and drives conversion. You lead with clarity, stay composed under pressure, and bring energy to every set.

About Hambi Media Ltd

Hambi Media Ltd is one of the UK’s fastest‑growing performance creative agencies for e‑commerce brands, powered by a team of 40+ A‑Players. With over £100M in ad spend behind our creatives on Meta and TikTok, we’ve helped scale brands like Heights, 47 Skin, Surreal, Nutrition Geeks, and Mindful Chef. We’re one of the few D2C creative agencies with design, production, strategy and UGC all under one roof. In 2025, we were named the #1 independent Meta agency and were recently nominated for Meta’s Creative Diversity Award. Now, as we continue to scale rapidly, we’re hiring a Video Director to join our growing Production team. This role will be a key part of our Performance Creative division, developing, shooting, and optimising high‑impact video ads across our high‑production ad division. At Hambi, we operate as the bolt‑on in‑house creative team for top D2C brands, strategising, creating, and iterating performance content that drives real growth. If you live for creative that performs, this is the place to do it.

Benefits

• Our incredible client base. We work with a wide range of D2C companies, spanning multiple niches and continents.
• You will be part of a world‑class team, made up of high‑performing, motivated individuals.
• 27 Days Paid Holiday (Extra holiday to have your birthday off)
• Private health scheme
• Ability to quickly progress in a fast‑growing agency.
• Company pension scheme.
• Structured training and development.
• Lots of team building activities.
• Hybrid working (We have a beautiful office in Oval, Central London)
• A fun and happiness‑driven culture!