Motion Producer/Director (Maternity Cover - FTC 12 Months)

Motion Producer/Director

Full Time, Maternity Cover FTC 12 months

Based in Norwich with travel required for client projects

Wanted – a dynamic & creative Motion Producer/Director to join an outstanding Motion studio. This role will be to provide support to cover a period of maternity leave from September 2024.

The role

As part of the Motion team, you will be working alongside a team of excellent creative colleagues supporting the delivery of professional motion-based projects for a wide range of corporate clients. You will be leading the creation, development and delivery of motion projects to a high standard liaising directly with clients or with Pb colleagues. You will be driven by creativity and will know how to define and exceed on briefs as well as having significant project management experience to ensure budgets, tight timescales and client expectations are met.

Main Duties

• To support the client and/or internal stakeholders in the creative interpretation of briefs.
• To conceive, develop, create, and deliver high quality, professional motion-based client projects either in full or as partial elements of film/video productions.
• Working collaboratively with internal teams (Editors, Producers, Camera crews, Operations and Designers).
• Delivery of innovative creative solutions against challenging deadlines.
• To support the pitch process.
• To help determine the budget and timescales of projects and keeping relevant Event Producer updated with progress.
• To actively engage with clients, maintaining and developing client relationships.
• Sourcing and purchasing props, costumes and media assets where needed.
• Sourcing copyright for use of third-party assets such as music.
• Booking freelance crew, suppliers, venues, and locations.
• Co-ordinating production travel, accommodation, and other shoot logistics, and producing a call sheet.
• Overseeing /directing shoots to meet client and script/shot specifications, including conducting interviews with contributors and logging best takes.
• Support with the communication and promotion of Motion team achievements and ambitions through social media, online and with clients.

The person

• Experience of working across many different commercial projects, with a showreel that demonstrates a variety of styles.
• Experience of using a camera or editing software would be desirable (MAC based).
• Understanding of the edit process is essential.
• Experience of visual storytelling, design, and mood setting.
• Experience of directing/overseeing shoots.
• Client relationship experience.
• Creative and innovative with a keen eye on the latest trends.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Project management skills.
• Enjoy working on multiple projects at the same time.
• A flexible approach to work as some weekend working onsite at venues directing/filming.
• A genuine interest in live events, exhibitions and engagement is desirable.

About us

This is a unique opportunity to join Production bureau Limited which is a growing communications agency based in Norwich as we celebrate over 35 years in business. With three offices in the UK, two in Norwich and one in Edinburgh employing circa 100 staff, we continue to successfully deliver creative projects all over the globe for some of the most respected companies across multiple sectors.

Benefits include:

• Competitive Salary
• 25 days Annual Leave plus discretionary days
• Life Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Income Protection Insurance
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• Staff Social Activities
• Learning & Development Opportunities



When submitting your application please include a link to a digital showreel showcasing your work in your covering email.

Competitive salary and benefits. Interested in joining a company with a vibrant culture then send your CV and covering email or job application Form to HR at careers@productionbureau.com We would encourage you to visit our website for further information on the role referring to the job description and person specification to establish suitability. Candidates must hold the appropriate documentation to work in the UK and must be within a daily commutable distance to our Norwich offices as this is not a remote role.