Overview
Castore Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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Castore exists for one single reason – to make athletes better. Our ethos is built upon the philosophy of BETTER NEVER STOPS, an ideal deeply infused in our DNA and something we strive to live every single day. We utilise advanced engineering and unique technical fabrics to create the highest quality sportswear in the world for athletes who demand the very best. Designed with a passion for innovation with specialist features to help to optimise athletic performance in all conditions.
The founders’ vision is to build Castore into a brand respected across the globe for a deep and unrelenting commitment to engineering the highest quality sportswear in the world, with no stone left unturned in its search for innovation and performance enhancement. The vision is to be a premium alternative for discerning athletes who demand the very best.
Responsibilities
- Create video for team launch campaigns, mainline marketing, corporate, social media, and e-commerce.
- Confident direction of models and talent.
- Deliver video edits.
- Organise daily workloads and project management for multiple simultaneous projects.
- Organise rentals and maintain video budgets alongside production.
- Remain current with industry-leading technologies and AI workflows in video.
- Contribute towards visual direction within video and toward creative concepts and storyboarding within video briefs.
Creative Direction
- Help develop and share creative film ideas with the creative teams.
- Help pitch concepts by creating clear and engaging video treatment documents.
- Direct a variety of motion formats and shape the story, style and tone from planning through to delivery of video.
Cinematography & Camera Work
- Take on roles such as videographer, DOP, or Director as needed.
- Operate the camera during shoots, solo or as part of a team.
- Ensure visuals are consistent with brand and team guidelines across creative and e-commerce.
Production & Planning
- Support the planning process with tech recces, shot lists, lighting setups, and visual ideas.
- Help create or refine scripts, storyboards, and moodboards.
- Work closely with production on production and post scheduling.
Team Support & Collaboration
- Mentor and support less experienced filmmakers.
- Share feedback on visuals, storytelling, and technical setups.
- Work closely with other departments to ensure smooth workflows.
- Help set team goals and contribute to informal training.
- Ability to travel and work flexible hours when required, including weekends and evenings.
Skills & Experience
- Experience in model and talent direction.
- Knowledge of sports and fashion creative industries.
- Experience in editing/colour grading.
- Understanding of industry-standard equipment across budgets, camera/lenses/lighting.
- Experience with the Adobe Creative Suite and Davinci Resolve Studio.
- Ability to travel and work flexible hours when required, including weekends and evenings (time back in lieu given).
- Understanding of e-commerce and creative timelines.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- Modern city centre offices in Manchester
- An opportunity to work with global sporting partners
- Office breakout space with pool tables, dart board and TVs
- A chance to build a career with a fast paced, high growth brand
- Employee assistance programme
- Generous staff discount
Job Details
- Seniority level: Entry level
- Employment type: Contract
- Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
- Industries: Sporting Goods Manufacturing
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