Director, Post - Producer - Sol de Janeiro

Sol de Janeiro is seeking an experienced Director, Post-Producer to lead our video editing and image retouching team. This senior role will oversee the Associate Director of Retouching and the Post-Producer of Video, ensuring the seamless execution of all post-production activities. The Director of Post-Production will work closely with project managers to manage dates, timelines, and milestones, collaborating with the Executive Producer to implement efficient processes and workflows. This role will also spearhead forward-thinking initiatives to improve departmental efficiency and effectiveness, leveraging new software and tools to enhance our post-production capabilities.

This role will report to the Executive Producer. 

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the post-production team for video editing and image retouching, providing strategic direction and guidance to achieve exceptional results.
• Work closely with project managers to develop and maintain production schedules, ensuring all milestones are met on time.
• Collaborate with the Executive Producer to implement efficient processes and workflows, constantly seeking opportunities to improve departmental efficiency and effectiveness.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in post-production, evaluating new software and tools to enhance our capabilities and streamline workflows.
• Drive innovation and forward-thinking initiatives within the post-production department, challenging traditional methods and exploring new approaches to enhance productivity and quality.
• Partner with Associate Creative Directors and Art Directors to understand creative objectives and execute all creative assets in alignment with brand guidelines and standards.
• Oversee a team of retouchers and editors, providing mentorship, coaching, and development opportunities to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Act as a liaison between creatives, editors, and retouchers, ensuring clear communication and alignment throughout the production process.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in film, Media Production, Visual Arts, or related field a plus.
• Proven experience (8+ years) in post-production, with expertise in both video editing and image retouching.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team to deliver their best work.
• Excellent project management skills, with a keen attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• MPM (Master Project Manager) certified or similar certificate a plus.
• Strong understanding of project management principles, methodologies, and tools.
• Experience with Wrike or similar Project Management platforms.
• Smart, creative thinker with a sense of humor and excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proficiency in industry-standard post-production software and tools, such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects), DaVinci Resolve, etc.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Previous experience in beauty, fashion, or lifestyle industries is a plus.
• Forward-thinking mindset with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment, embrace change, and meet tight deadlines.
• Must be located in NYC and Surrounding Areas. This role is a temp-to-perm opportunity. Well-qualified individuals seeking to counter a freelance trial will be asked to complete a Test Project.

Champion and Steward Sol de Janeiro Values: 

• Commit to broader responsibility & accountability for sustainability, diversity & inclusion while staying true to the Sol de Janeiro mission.
• Demonstrate kindness and respect, empathy, inclusion, and humility, and ensure these are at the core of all interactions.
• Create value and positive impact across all elements of our Brand, operations, teams, partners, and the broader world.
• Exude passion for Sol de Janeiro and deeply appreciate and understand the Brand DNA.

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