Video Lead

📋 Description

• • BJAK is on a mission to build superior application platforms globally, aiming to create successful businesses while making society more efficient. We have already established the first and leading insurance platform in Southeast Asia, digitizing the industry and serving over 8 million users. Our journey continues as we develop new, cutting-edge applications, increasingly integrating AI to enhance our offerings. Our team is characterized by its high talent density, strong motivation, and a laser focus on engineering and product excellence within a remarkably flat organizational structure. Every team member is expected to be hands-on, contributing directly to the company's overarching mission and vision.
• • About the Role:
• • As the Video Lead at BJAK, you will be a pivotal creative and technical leader, entrusted with the responsibility of shaping and driving BJAK's video direction across all platforms and channels. This role is a dynamic blend of strategic vision and practical, hands-on execution. You will be instrumental in directing shoots, stepping in as Director of Photography (DOP) when necessary, and overseeing the entire video production lifecycle from the initial concept development through to the final delivery. You will lead a compact yet highly ambitious production team, fostering collaboration with creative professionals across various departments, and ultimately defining the visual identity that will be seen by millions. Your creative output will span a wide range of video content, including commercials, seasonal and festive films, and engaging social media content, all of which will be crucial in defining the brand's moving image and narrative.
• • What You'll Do:
• • Lead & Elevate:
• • Guide, mentor, and inspire a dedicated videographer and video producer, ensuring the highest standards of creative and technical excellence in their work.
• • Establish and articulate a clear, compelling visual direction for all video projects, overarching campaigns, and key brand initiatives.
• • Provide insightful and constructive feedback on all video content, meticulously overseeing quality control and driving a culture of continuous improvement and skill development within the video team.
• • Direct & Create:
• • Take the lead on all in-house video productions, encompassing a diverse array of content such as engaging social videos, impactful commercials, memorable festive campaigns, and informative long-form content.
• • Serve as the primary director for pivotal projects, meticulously shaping the narrative, guiding on-screen performance, and defining the distinctive visual style.
• • Be prepared to step into the role of DOP as required, expertly handling camera operation, lighting setups, framing compositions, and the overall cinematography to achieve the desired aesthetic.
• • Plan & Execute:
• • Skillfully translate creative ideas and concepts into actionable shot lists, detailed storyboards, comprehensive production plans, and precise technical specifications.
• • Proactively conduct thorough location scouting, essential test shoots, and detailed previsualization to guarantee the smoothest possible production process.
• • Meticulously manage project timelines, logistical complexities, resource allocation, and equipment readiness to ensure seamless and efficient execution of all video projects.
• • Craft & Refine:
• • Collaborate closely and effectively with editors, motion designers, and sound designers throughout the entire post-production phase.
• • Define and enforce high standards for colour grading, audio mixing, pacing, and overall visual clarity to ensure a polished final product.
• • Deliver clear, constructive, and actionable feedback to all team members involved in post-production, ensuring every final output is meticulously polished and perfectly aligned with BJAK's brand identity and messaging.
• • Innovate & Push Boundaries:
• • Actively experiment with novel shooting styles, advanced cinematic techniques, and innovative storytelling formats to keep BJAK's video content at the forefront of creativity.
• • Champion and advocate for new ideas, groundbreaking concepts, and forward-thinking production methods that consistently elevate the creative bar for the entire organization.
• • Ensure BJAK's video output remains consistently fresh, bold, visually distinctive, and highly engaging, cutting through the clutter of digital media.
• • Optimize & Manage:
• • Maximize the quality and impact of video content, even when faced with constraints such as limited budgets, smaller crew sizes, or tight deadlines.
• • Propose and implement cost-efficient production approaches and creative solutions that deliver exceptional results without compromising quality.
• • Maintain and manage all video equipment meticulously, ensuring it is always in optimal working condition and readily available for use.