Junior Shoot Director - FTC

Company

Studio B is a creative studio focused on producing digital, branded, campaign, YouTube, long-form and short-form content.

What you will do

• Turn creative concepts into visual approaches, including look and feel, shot design and storyboards.
• Plan and prepare shoots with Creative Directors, Producers and DOPs.
• Lead shoots and direct talent, contributors, crews and creative teams on set.
• Collaborate with camera, lighting, art, styling and other departments to achieve the intended visual style.
• Plan for VFX and post-production, remain involved through final delivery and protect the creative vision.
• Balance creative ambition with budgets, schedules and production constraints while maintaining the quality of the final work.

Requirements

• Experience as a Shoot Director, Director, Creative Director or in a similar role, supported by a strong portfolio of shoot-led work.
• Strong visual eye and understanding of cinematography, cameras, lenses, lighting, movement, sound and production requirements.
• Experience directing long-form and short-form digital content, including YouTube, branded content and campaigns.
• Confidence directing talent, crews and creative teams and communicating creative decisions to clients.
• Strong understanding of pre-production, production and post-production.
• Commercial awareness, strong communication skills and the ability to make calm, confident decisions under pressure.

Nice to have

• VFX-heavy production experience.
• Experience with CG, virtual production, motion control or complex camera setups.
• Experience working with major brands, agencies or production companies.
• Experience using AI in creative or production workflows.

Culture & Benefits

• Fixed-term contract running until January 2027.
• Performance and wellbeing coaching with professional and personal development support.
• Ownership and autonomy in the role, with opportunities to make a visible impact on the work and Studio B.
• Offsites and away days to connect outside day-to-day production.
• Recognition of strong work and contributions.
• AI tools are used across the business to support creative and production workflows.