THE ROLE & THE TEAM
The creative production team at Zalando Studios is where creative ideas come to life!
We produce Editorials & Statements for Zalando’s own platforms and campaigns for the brands represented on Zalando, in close collaboration with our talented inhouse Ideation teams, Casting team and Post Production teams.
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Lead for our new Video and Post-Production team to spearhead the creation of high-quality fashion editorials and campaigns. This individual will play a pivotal role in establishing and shaping our new content creation team of inhouse videographers and editors.
You bring your in-depth expertise in commercial content creation, your industry insights and your network of skilled partners to the team to find solutions that continue to elevate our content in a fun, relevant and engaging manner.
INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN
At Zalando, our vision is to be the starting point for fashion - one that is inclusive by design. We only assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, sexual orientations, personal expressions, racial identities, ethnicities, religious beliefs, and disability statuses. We only want to know why you’re great for this role, so please avoid including your picture, age, and marital status in your CV as well.
We want to provide you with a great candidate experience. Please feel free to inform us of any accommodations you may need, so we can best support and assist you throughout the hiring process.
do.BETTER - our diversity & inclusion strategy: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/diversity-inclusion
Our employee resource groups: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/diversity-inclusion/our-employee-resource-groups
WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)
Creative Leadership:
Lead the conceptualization and execution of video content for fashion editorials and campaigns, ensuring a cohesive and compelling visual narrative.
Collaborate with creative directors, photographers, stylists, and other stakeholders to develop innovative video concepts.
Videography:
Oversee all on-set video production activities, ensuring seamless execution of shoots.
Operate cameras and other video equipment to capture high-quality footage, with a deep understanding of lighting, framing, and movement.
Provide direction to the team during shoots to achieve desired outcomes.
Post-Production Management:
Supervise the editing process, ensuring all videos meet brand aesthetics and creative standards.
Apply advanced editing techniques, color grading, and sound design to deliver polished final products.
Manage post-production workflows, timelines, and resources to meet deadlines effectively.
Team Management:
Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of videographers, editors, and freelancers to deliver exceptional results.
Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment, encouraging the team to push creative boundaries.
Your voice is important and we value challenging existing ways of working, evaluate and improve existing solutions, and remove pain points. Essentially, you bring new ideas to ways of working and improve how things are done.
Lead day to day capacity planning in collaboration with other team leads.
Quality Assurance:
Ensure all video content aligns with brand guidelines and maintains consistency across campaigns.
Stay updated on industry trends, tools, and techniques to continuously elevate production quality.
Budget and Resource Management:
Manage budgets for video production and post-production in close collaboration with producer colleagues, ensuring cost-effectiveness without compromising quality.
Keeping up to date on industry and technological developments on equipment, software, and tools necessary for efficient production.
WE'D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF
Proven experience (5+ years) in videography and video editing, preferably in the fashion or luxury industries.
Expertise in operating professional video cameras, lighting equipment, and sound recording devices.
Familiarity with social media platforms and their video requirements.
Knowledge of emerging technologies and techniques in video production.
Proficiency in video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro) and post-production tools (e.g., Frame.io, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve).
Excellent understanding of composition, lighting, and storytelling principles relevant to fashion aesthetics and trends.
Leadership and team management skills, with experience guiding creative teams.
Ability to work under tight deadlines and adapt to the fast-paced nature of the fashion industry.
Outstanding communication and collaboration abilities to work seamlessly with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
OUR OFFER
Zalando provides a range of benefits, here’s an overview of what you can expect. Ask your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about what we offer.
Employee shares program
40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Zalando Lounge, discounts from external partners
2 paid volunteering days a year
Hybrid working model with up to 60% remote per week, actual practice is up to each team to best support their collaboration
Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year
27 days of vacation a year to start
Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)
Family services, including counseling and support
Health and wellbeing options (including Gympass)
Mental health support and coaching available
Drive your development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review
