Assistant Director, Multimedia Production

HarbourVest Partners (Singapore); Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

HarbourVest Partners (Singapore) seeks a Multimedia Production Assistant Director to lead end-to-end creative production for video, graphics, and multimedia projects. You will report to the Director of Digital Programs and translate business objectives into compelling visuals while steering the production process.

The role blends hands-on technical mastery with strategic leadership, including live shoots, executive engagements, and cross-platform content across web, corporate communications, and

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and/or DaVinci Resolve.
• Familiarity with cinema cameras, lighting techniques, and audio capture.

Responsibilities

• Lead creative consultations with senior leadership to define project scopes, budgets, and goals.
• Oversee studio and field productions with multi-camera setups and lighting rigs.
• Direct on-camera interviews with executives to align with corporate messaging.
• Drive editing from rough cut to final delivery with high-end color and sound design.
• Develop storyboards, scripts, and visual style guides for diverse formats.

Skills

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Tools

Cinema cameras

Lighting techniques

Audio capture

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

For over forty years, HarbourVest has been home to a committed team of professionals with an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to deliver impactful solutions to our clients and investing partners. As our global firm grows, we continue to add individuals who seek a collaborative, open-door culture that values diversity and innovative thinking.

In our collegial environment that's marked by low turnover and high energy, you'll be inspired to grow and thrive. Here, you will be encouraged to build on your strengths and acquire new skills and experiences.

We are committed to fostering an environment of inclusion that promotes mutual respect among all employees. Understanding and valuing these differences optimizes the potential of both the individual and the firm.

HarbourVest is an equal opportunity employer.

This position will be a hybrid work arrangement. You will receive 18 remote workdays per quarter to use at your discretion, subject to manager approval. For example, you may choose to work in the office 4 days per week and take one remote day weekly (typically 13 weeks per quarter), leaving 5 additional remote days to be used as needed.

We're looking for a Multimedia Production Assistant Director, who will lead the end-to-end creative lifecycle for high-impact video, graphic, and multimedia projects. Reporting to the Director of Digital Programs, this role requires a blend of hands-on technical mastery and strategic leadership. It will serve as the main liaison for translating sophisticated business objectives into compelling visual narratives and leading the end-to-end production process.

The ideal candidate is someone who:

• Demonstrates effective coordination of tasks and responds well to changing priorities, feedback, and production challenges while maintaining quality and momentum.
• Delivers direction and feedback with clarity, professionalism, and tact across diverse personalities and roles.
• Takes responsibility for outcomes across the entire production lifecycle, including quality, timelines, and budgets.
• Serves as a steady, focused presence during live shoots, executive engagements, and technical issues.
• Act as a "calming force" on set, possessing the emotional intelligence and professional presence to guide senior partners, who may be inexperienced on camera, through the production process.
• Actively seeks feedback, reflects on outcomes, and applies insights to improve future creative and operational performance.

What you will do:

• Lead creative consultations with senior leadership to define project scopes, budgets, and strategic goals. Act as the primary point of contact, handling feedback cycles and ensuring brand alignment across all platforms.
• Lead all aspects of and implement professional-grade studio and field productions. This includes solid understanding of sophisticated setup and operation of multi-camera arrays, sophisticated lighting rigs, and high-fidelity audio recording equipment.
• Conduct and facilitate on-camera interviews with executives, using active listening and mentoring techniques to extract natural, high-impact performances that align with corporate messaging.
• Drive the editing process from rough cut to final delivery. Perform high-level editing, color grading, and sound design using industry-standard tools.
• Develop storyboards, scripts, and visual style guides for diverse content formats, including web, corporate communications, and social media. Experience supporting brand positioning, thought leadership, and firm-wide initiatives through digital and media assets. Data-driven approach with an understanding of performance analytics to inform production strategy.

What you bring:

• P roficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro , Final Cut Pro , and/or DaVinci Resolve
• Thorough familiarity with cinema cameras, lighting techniques (3-point, cinematic, etc.), and audio capture (lavalier, boom, and mixer management).
• Deep understanding of Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, Audition, InDesign), Canva, and Figma, Firefly and other AI agents used for multimedia production. Familiarity with digital asset management (DAM) systems and creative operations workflows.
• Strong skills in Adobe After Effects for titles, overlays, and animations.
• Ability to shift communication styles quickly to suit the temperament of different high-level leaders, ensuring they feel supported and professional throughout the duration of the shoot.
• Skillfully lead on-set pressure and technical troubleshooting without allowing it to impact the executive leadership's experience or confidence.
• Experience developing and maintaining end-to-end production calendars, budgets, and timelines.
• Knowledge of brand compliance, approval workflows, and confidentiality protocols.
• Experience working with external vendors including agencies, consultants, videographers, and designers.

Competencies

• Delivers Results
• Moves work forward and follows through, ensuring commitments are m