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Ideal Insight is on the hunt for an experienced Director of Photography to join our fast-growing company. We work with brands big and small such as Amazon, Vita Coco, Samsung and Citroen.

Ideal Insight is a Market-leading creative agency that produces video, photography and social media campaigns for some of the UK’s Leading Brands the company has doubled in growth year on year and are on track to do the same this year. Ideal insight has also been taken over by leading global research agency MMR who look to further expand Ideal Insights offering, with 2022 set to be an exciting year yet.

The role of Director of Photography will be focussed with a side of editing and post-production when not shooting. The right person will have an extensive portfolio of work from the last five years that demonstrates their ability to create beautiful images that play a fundamental role in the overall success of a project.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Delivering high-end, TVC/cinematic quality visuals across our shoots.
  • Mentor and train the existing filmmakers.
  • To evolve our in-house kit and tech.
  • Working collaboratively with all departments at Ideal Insight to ensure efficient planning of shoots.
  • Editing of projects when not wearing your DOP hat.
  • Collaborating with sister our agency to create broadcast quality TVCs and brand content.
  • Working with our account managers to ensure best practices

Requirements

You will know you are right for the role if…

  • You are an experienced DOP with 5+ years working on TVCs, corporates and shorts.
  • Has Vast technical knowledge of cameras of different brands and their workflows.
  • Stays updated with the latest tech, rigs and tools available to improve production.
  • Professionally literate with Adobe creative suite.
  • Is able to direct people and effectively communicate on set.
  • Is comfortable with travel both domestic and international.
  • Knows the nature of shooting from early hours to very late at night.
  • Has a Full UK drivers license.
  • Is a team player

Benefits

Ideal Insight is Equal Opportunites Employer
MMR Research

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