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Video Director jobs are open across entertainment, advertising, corporate media, and streaming platforms, at every level from entry-level director to executive creative director, with specializations in narrative, commercial, and branded content production. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About The Role
We are seeking a versatile Video Director & Editor to join our Brand Creative team. In this role, you will lead the end-to-end creation of engaging video content, from initial setup to final cut. You will collaborate closely with Brand Creative leads and Production to bring compelling stories to life across various video forward platforms. Additionally, you will be responsible for capturing high-quality video footage both in-studio and on location and collaborating with freelance video/sound teams as needed. You should also possess the technical mastery to expertly edit, refine, and execute polished final video assets. Your creative vision and technical expertise will play a key role in elevating our overall brand identity in the video space.What You Get To Do Every Day
- Collaborate closely with the creative team to align on visual direction and bring overall campaign visions to life in video.
- Communicate gear requirements, lighting setups, and audio needs effectively prior to all scheduled shoots.
- Recommend and source additional crew members, ranging from second camera operators to sound engineers, as needed per project.
- Capture high-quality video footage in studio and on location across various brand projects and formats.
- Edit raw footage into polished, dynamic video assets tailored for multi-platform distribution.
- Perform in house color grading, sound design, audio mixing, on post-production drafts.
- Manage video equipment maintenance, inventory checks, and setup prep for production days.
- Organize and maintain post-production digital asset libraries, project files, and raw media archives.
- Deliver video cuts for approval and communicate timelines and deadlines effectively to the project management team.
What You Bring To The Role
Minimum Requirements:
- 5 to 7 years of professional experience shooting and editing video, ideally in-house at a brand, agency, or media company, with a strong reel to show for it
- Expert proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, with working knowledge of After Effects and DaVinci Resolve for color
- Hands-on experience with cinema and mirrorless camera systems, lighting, and on-set audio, in studio and on location
- Strong understanding of platform specs and formats
- Multi-camera shooting and editing for long-form formats like podcasts, interviews, or talk-style content
- Highly organized, with solid file management and archiving habits and the ability to juggle multiple projects on deadline
- Ability to travel up to 10% for location shoots and events, lift equipment up to 50 lbs, and work occasional early, late, or weekend shoot days
Preferred Requirements:
- Experience in luxury, fashion, or beauty, with an eye for how product, texture, and styling read on camera
- Experience with live or livestream production
- Motion graphics and basic animation skills
- Familiarity with review and asset tools such as Frame.io and a DAM system
- Basic photography skills for hybrid shoot days
Compensation, Benefits, + Perks
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 401K with Company Match
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- 9 Paid Company Holidays
- Flexible Time Off (With Manager Approval)
- Find out more about our Benefits here.
The RealReal is the world’s largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods, with 40 million members. With a rigorous authentication process overseen by experts, The RealReal provides a safe and reliable platform for consumers to buy and sell their luxury items. We have hundreds of in-house gemologists, horologists, and brand authenticators who inspect thousands of items each day. As a sustainable company, we give new life to pieces by thousands of brands across numerous categories—including women's and men's fashion, fine jewelry and watches, art, and home—in support of the circular economy. We make selling effortless with free virtual appointments, in-home pickup, drop-off, and direct shipping. We handle all of the work for consignors, including authenticating, using AI and machine learning to determine optimal pricing, photographing and listing their items, as well as shipping and customer service.
The RealReal is committed to providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or Veteran status. We will consider qualified applicants for a position regardless of arrest or conviction records. At TRR, People Come First. That’s why diversity and inclusion are vital to our priorities as an equal opportunity employer. You can read about our Diversity Equity and Inclusion program here.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
About The Role
We are seeking a versatile Video Director & Editor to join our Brand Creative team. In this role, you will lead the end-to-end creation of engaging video content, from initial setup to final cut. You will collaborate closely with Brand Creative leads and Production to bring compelling stories to life across various video forward platforms. Additionally, you will be responsible for capturing high-quality video footage both in-studio and on location and collaborating with freelance video/sound teams as needed. You should also possess the technical mastery to expertly edit, refine, and execute polished final video assets. Your creative vision and technical expertise will play a key role in elevating our overall brand identity in the video space.What You Get To Do Every Day
- Collaborate closely with the creative team to align on visual direction and bring overall campaign visions to life in video.
- Communicate gear requirements, lighting setups, and audio needs effectively prior to all scheduled shoots.
- Recommend and source additional crew members, ranging from second camera operators to sound engineers, as needed per project.
- Capture high-quality video footage in studio and on location across various brand projects and formats.
- Edit raw footage into polished, dynamic video assets tailored for multi-platform distribution.
- Perform in house color grading, sound design, audio mixing, on post-production drafts.
- Manage video equipment maintenance, inventory checks, and setup prep for production days.
- Organize and maintain post-production digital asset libraries, project files, and raw media archives.
- Deliver video cuts for approval and communicate timelines and deadlines effectively to the project management team.
What You Bring To The Role
Minimum Requirements:
- 5 to 7 years of professional experience shooting and editing video, ideally in-house at a brand, agency, or media company, with a strong reel to show for it
- Expert proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, with working knowledge of After Effects and DaVinci Resolve for color
- Hands-on experience with cinema and mirrorless camera systems, lighting, and on-set audio, in studio and on location
- Strong understanding of platform specs and formats
- Multi-camera shooting and editing for long-form formats like podcasts, interviews, or talk-style content
- Highly organized, with solid file management and archiving habits and the ability to juggle multiple projects on deadline
- Ability to travel up to 10% for location shoots and events, lift equipment up to 50 lbs, and work occasional early, late, or weekend shoot days
Preferred Requirements:
- Experience in luxury, fashion, or beauty, with an eye for how product, texture, and styling read on camera
- Experience with live or livestream production
- Motion graphics and basic animation skills
- Familiarity with review and asset tools such as Frame.io and a DAM system
- Basic photography skills for hybrid shoot days
Compensation, Benefits, + Perks
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 401K with Company Match
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- 9 Paid Company Holidays
- Flexible Time Off (With Manager Approval)
- Find out more about our Benefits here.
The RealReal is the world’s largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods, with 40 million members. With a rigorous authentication process overseen by experts, The RealReal provides a safe and reliable platform for consumers to buy and sell their luxury items. We have hundreds of in-house gemologists, horologists, and brand authenticators who inspect thousands of items each day. As a sustainable company, we give new life to pieces by thousands of brands across numerous categories—including women's and men's fashion, fine jewelry and watches, art, and home—in support of the circular economy. We make selling effortless with free virtual appointments, in-home pickup, drop-off, and direct shipping. We handle all of the work for consignors, including authenticating, using AI and machine learning to determine optimal pricing, photographing and listing their items, as well as shipping and customer service.
The RealReal is committed to providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or Veteran status. We will consider qualified applicants for a position regardless of arrest or conviction records. At TRR, People Come First. That’s why diversity and inclusion are vital to our priorities as an equal opportunity employer. You can read about our Diversity Equity and Inclusion program here.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in video director jobs.
- Portfolio or reel demonstrating directing experience across multiple video formats
- Proficiency with industry-standard editing and production software such as Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects
- Experience managing production crews, budgets, and shoot schedules from pre- to post-production
- Strong visual storytelling skills and ability to translate creative briefs into shot plans
- Bachelor's degree in film, media production, communications, or a related field
- Experience directing for a specific format such as broadcast, digital advertising, or branded content
Tips for Your Video Director Job Search
Tailor your reel to each opening
A generic sizzle reel hurts more than it helps. Pull two or three pieces that match the tone and format of each job, whether that is long-form narrative, short-form social, or broadcast commercial, and open with the strongest one.
Quantify production scope on your resume
Hiring managers want to know the scale you have handled. Replace vague credits with specifics: budget range, crew size, deliverable count, or distribution platform. Numbers like those help you stand out against directors whose resumes list titles only.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists video director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target companies by content format
Video director openings at a streaming service expect very different skills than those at a brand agency or an in-house corporate studio. Read the job description for the dominant format, then confirm your reel and resume lead with matching work before you apply.
Prepare a director's statement for interviews
Many interview panels ask you to walk through a past project from brief to delivery. Prepare a two-minute verbal breakdown of one project covering your creative rationale, the production challenges you solved, and the final result, so you are not improvising on the day.
Negotiate deliverables before accepting an offer
Video director roles often carry vague scope in the offer stage. Before you accept, clarify the number of projects per year, approval authority, post-production involvement, and whether you retain any creative credit. These details affect day-to-day work more than title does.
Video Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most video directors?
The most active employers for video directors right now are Dolby Laboratories, Adobe, and Dolby, and the most openings are in California, Maryland, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is strongest at studios, in-house brand teams, and media companies expanding their original content output.
How many video director jobs are remote?
About 67% of video director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with availability varying significantly by role type. Post-production-heavy positions and roles focused on editing oversight tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while directors managing active shoots are typically required on location.
How do you become a video director?
Most video directors start by building hands-on experience in adjacent roles such as production assistant, camera operator, or editor, then take on directing credits for smaller projects to assemble a reel. Developing a distinct visual style, learning to manage crews and budgets, and building relationships with producers and creative directors accelerates the path from crew member to credited director.
Can you get hired as a video director without much experience?
Yes, entry-level video director roles exist, particularly at smaller agencies, startups, and in-house teams that need someone to own content creation from day one. A focused reel showing even a handful of well-executed short-form pieces carries more weight than years of crew credits. Directing spec work, music videos, or branded social content on your own initiative is the fastest way to build that reel.
What does the video director interview process look like?
Most video director interviews begin with a reel review, where you walk the panel through selected work and explain your creative decisions. A second round often involves a creative brief exercise, asking you to pitch a concept or storyboard approach for a hypothetical project. Final rounds typically include conversations with the executive producer, creative director, or department head about process, collaboration style, and fit.
Where can I find and apply to video director jobs?
You can find and apply to video director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from companies across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and format specialization, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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