The Visual House
Website:
thevisualhouse.in
Job details:
Job Description – Assistant Director
Industry: Advertising / Creative Communication Agency
Position
Assistant Director (AD)
Location
New Delhi
Department
Production / Creative
Experience
6+ Years
Role Overview
We are looking for a highly organized and creative Assistant Director to support the Director in planning, coordinating, and executing commercials, branded content, digital campaigns, corporate films, and social media productions. The ideal candidate should excel in production planning, crew coordination, script breakdowns, scheduling, and ensuring smooth execution from pre-production to post-production
Key Responsibilities
Pre-Production
- Assist the Director in interpreting scripts and creative concepts.
- Prepare script breakdowns, shot lists, mood boards, and production notes.
- Coordinate recce (location scouting) and manage production logistics.
- Prepare call sheets, production schedules, and daily shooting plans.
- Coordinate with clients, creative teams, producers, and vendors.
- Assist in casting, auditions, and talent coordination.
- Ensure all required permits and approvals are arranged before shoots.
Production
- Ensure smooth on-set execution according to the shooting schedule.
- Coordinate with DOP, Production Manager, Art Department, Stylists, and other crew members.
- Track shot completion and maintain continuity.
- Assist the Director in managing actors, presenters, and crew.
- Handle time management to ensure shoots are completed efficiently.
- Troubleshoot production issues and communicate solutions quickly.
Post-Production
- Coordinate with editors, motion graphic artists, sound designers, and colorists.
- Review edits against the approved storyboard and script.
- Ensure timely delivery of revisions and final outputs.
- Maintain project documentation and production archives.
Required Skills
- Strong understanding of commercial filmmaking and digital content production.
- Excellent script interpretation and visual storytelling skills.
- Knowledge of production workflows and set etiquette.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines.
- Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
- Strong leadership and team coordination abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Film Production, Mass Communication, Media Studies, or a related field.
- Experience working in an advertising agency, production house, or creative communication agency.
- Experience handling TV commercials, digital ads, branded content, corporate films, and social media campaigns.
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