Film Director's Assistant

SMALLSHOP COMMUNICATIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

SMALLSHOP COMMUNICATIONS PTE. LTD. is seeking a proactive Director's Assistant in Singapore to support directors from early pitches to shoots and post‑production. You will perform research, prepare decks, coordinate production, and leverage AI tools to develop reference visuals.

The role emphasizes organisation, collaboration and hands‑on involvement across all stages of production, with real commercial projects and close director collaboration.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Film, Media, Communications or related field, plus 1–2 years’ experience.
• Organised, proactive, detail‑oriented with ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong research, communication and teamwork skills; passion for film/visual storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Research visual references, locations and trends to create moodboards and pitch decks.
• Support Director for pitches, meetings and shoots with briefings, schedules and follow-ups.
• Use AI tools to create reference visuals and rough concepts.
• Keep production documents, schedules, notes and files organised and up to date.
• Assist with ad-hoc production and administrative tasks.

Skills

Organization

Research skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Diploma/degree in Film/Media/Communications

Tools

Higgsfield

Runway

Midjourney

Canva AI

Google Slides

Job description

WE'RE HIRING

Director's Assistant

Sharp eye, curious mind and a talent for turning ideas into strong pitch decks? We're looking for an organised, resourceful Director's Assistant to support our directors from early pitches to shoots and post. You'll handle research, decks, production coordination and practical AI tools, keeping each project moving.

Key Responsibilities

• Research visual references, locations and trends, and turn findings into clear moodboards, treatments and pitch decks
• Help the Director prepare for pitches, meetings and shoots, including briefings, schedules and follow-ups
• Use AI tools (e.g. Higgsfield or similar) to create reference visuals and rough concepts
• Keep production documents, schedules, notes and files organised and up to date
• Support other ad-hoc production and administrative tasks as required

What We're Looking For

• Diploma or degree in Film, Media, Communications, Design or a related field, or equivalent practical experience, with 1-2 years of relevant experience
• Organised, proactive and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Strong research, communication and teamwork skills, with a genuine interest in film and visual storytelling

AI & Digital Skills

• Hands-on experience with creative AI platforms such as Higgsfield, Runway, Midjourney, Canva AI or comparable tools.
• Able to write effective prompts, refine AI-generated outputs and turn them into presentation-ready visual references or short video concepts, with good judgement around quality, copyright and confidentiality.
• Comfortable using Google Slides or similar presentation tools; basic editing or design skills area plus.

What You Can Expect

Real commercial projects from pitch to post, close collaboration with the Directors, and the chance to contribute ideas, sharpen your creative eye and build a strong body of work.