Head of Video

We’re looking for a strategically minded, hands-on Head of Video to build and lead Insider One’s global video function. You will own video end-to-end, turning ambiguous business needs into clear creative ideas, then leading the script, storyboard, production, animation, post-production, and final delivery. The work will span flagship event films, product launches, executive and founder communications, customer stories, social media content, product videos, and campaign assets. This is a rare role for someone who combines exceptional storytelling and craft with operational rigor. You will work directly with internal customers, including our founders and senior leaders, manage a dedicated in-house Motion Designer, maintain our video design system, and build a trusted global network of specialist freelancers across live action, 3D, VFX, sound, music, voiceover, color, and post-production.

Responsibilities

Independently own Insider One’s global video roadmap and production pipeline across launches, events, campaigns, social, customer stories, executive communications, and internal content; Partner with founders and cross-functional leaders to turn ambiguous briefs and needs into clear concepts, formats, narratives, and production briefs; Lead end-to-end production from treatments, scripts, and storyboards through filming, animation, editing, sound, color, localization, and final delivery; Stay hands-on by writing, directing, editing, or animating when needed, while deciding what should be produced internally or externally; Lead and develop the in-house Motion Designer, setting priorities and giving precise feedback that raises creative and technical standards; Build and manage a trusted freelancer and studio network across cinematography, 3D, VFX, sound, music, voiceover, color, and specialist animation; Own and evolve Insider One’s video design system, including motion principles, product UI animation, templates, captions, sonic cues, and channel specifications; Manage intake, scoping, budgets, schedules, approvals, licensing, assets, version control, archiving, and quality assurance with complete accountability; Apply AI-assisted tools and automation to ideation, prototyping, editing, localization, and production without lowering brand or craft standards; Use performance data, stakeholder feedback, and audience behavior to improve video formats, workflows, and future creative decisions.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in video or creative production, with at least 2 years leading an in-house team, studio, or production network; A standout portfolio or reel spanning brand films, product storytelling, launches, social content, events, executive communications, and motion-led work; A proven record of owning complex video projects from an unclear initial need through to polished delivery, on time and on budget; Exceptional narrative judgment, with the ability to shape concepts, improve scripts, build storyboards, and simplify complex B2B technology; Strong hands-on capability in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Figma, with confidence reviewing specialist work; Deep knowledge of live-action and post-production workflows, including directing, lighting, audio, editing, compositing, sound, color, codecs, and delivery; Proven experience leading creative talent and giving direct, thoughtful feedback that improves both the work and the person producing it; Experience sourcing, briefing, negotiating with, and managing freelancers, studios, agencies, and specialist production partners across markets; Comfort working directly with founders and senior executives, building trust quickly and presenting creative rationale with clarity and confidence; Exceptional project management skills across prioritization, resource planning, budgets, risk, and several concurrent productions; Experience creating scalable motion systems, reusable templates, technical standards, and workflows that increase speed without sacrificing craft; Proven experience applying AI and automation within professional video workflows, with sound judgment around quality, rights, and brand safety; Comfort operating at speed and with ambiguity, making pragmatic decisions, solving problems independently, and bringing structure where none exists; Comfortable collaborating across global time zones and traveling or flexing hours for major shoots, launches, events, and critical milestones.

Benefits

Enjoy a monthly meal allowance designed to enhance your daily routine; Access comprehensive private health insurance; Find your people with yoga classes, running and cycling clubs, and nutrition workshops; Feed your curiosity with access to Spotify, LinkedIn Learning, Blinkist, MasterClass, and Neoskola, and CloudGuru; Level up with internal trainings covering AI fundamentals, coding, foreign languages, and a wide range of personal development skills; Be part of a diverse team that’s as global as it gets — where every voice is heard and 50+ nationalities build together; Become a Shareowner through our eligibility-based “ESOP” and own a piece of what you build; Help build the team you want to work with and enjoy rewarding referral bonuses; Opportunities to give back to your community through volunteering and purpose-driven social impact projects; From global retreats to team-building activities, expect year-round events that turn into lifelong memories.