Pearl Talent seeks a Creative Lead to spearhead video creation and on-site creative efforts for founders’ personal branding and digital content strategy. This autonomous position involves overseeing end-to-end video production, from ideation to delivery, while guiding brand aesthetics and collaborating with marketing and leadership teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Video Production & Strategy – 60%: Direct and shoot high-quality, cinematic video content featuring founders in various settings; Develop video concepts, series, and campaigns aligned with founder narratives and audience engagement goals; Execute advanced video editing from raw footage to polished, high-production deliverables; Manage the full video production lifecycle, including planning, scripting, shooting, editing, and delivery; Establish video workflows, best practices, and quality standards.
- Creative Leadership & Brand Direction – 25%: Define and maintain the overall creative vision and brand aesthetic across all content; Provide direction to Multimedia Artists for design and static content execution; Review and QA all creative outputs to ensure alignment with premium brand standards; Proactively pitch new creative concepts and opportunities.
- Collaboration & Stakeholder Management – 15%: Partner with marketing to align video content with content calendars and campaigns; Collaborate with leadership to ensure creative output supports business objectives; Oversee and guide interns to ensure consistent and high-quality execution.
Qualifications
- Must-Haves (Required): 3+ years of experience in video production, content creation, or creative direction; Proven experience producing cinematic, high-quality video content (preferably for founders, startups, or personal brands); Strong portfolio demonstrating storytelling, production quality, and brand elevation; Advanced proficiency in video editing, particularly Adobe Premiere Pro; Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, high-ownership environment; Strong creative vision with the ability to translate ideas into compelling visual content; Excellent communication and collaboration skills; Must own professional-grade camera and audio equipment; Willingness and ability to work on-site and travel as needed.
- Nice-to-Haves (Preferred): Experience working with startup founders or building personal brands; Background as a freelancer, content creator, or influencer; Familiarity with photography and photo editing tools; Experience managing or mentoring junior creatives or interns; Understanding of viral content strategies and social media trends.
- Tools Proficiency Must-Haves (Required): Adobe Premiere Pro, Google Workspace, Slack, Notion or similar project management tools.
- Nice-to-Haves (Preferred): Adobe Lightroom, Canva, Figma
Education
Bachelor’s Degree
Benefits And Growth
- Performance bonus
- Annual team retreat
- Real-world experience in recruitment marketing and sourcing
- A behind-the-scenes look at how we connect people with opportunities
- A supportive team that values your growth and ideas