Video Director

This is a full-time role based in either New York or San Francisco. We’re open to candidates currently based in Los Angeles or other production markets who are excited about relocating and becoming part of the team long-term.

Please submit your application through this posting only. We’re unable to review applications or follow-ups sent via email, direct message, or website inquiry.

About Nen Creative

Nen Creative partners with tech startups to launch bold ideas into the world, creating the brands and stories that fuel their growth.

Since 2022, we've partnered with some of the world's top founders and institutions, including Amazon, Andreessen Horowitz, Cursor, Mercor, Listen Labs, Tech Week, Cartesia, and many more.

We're growing quickly and looking for ambitious people who want to help build the company alongside us.

About the Opportunity

We’re looking for a highly creative, execution-oriented Creative Director to help lead the next phase of video and storytelling at Nen.

This role sits at the intersection of creative direction, scripting, directing, and production. We need someone who can develop strong creative concepts, shape narratives, write and refine scripts, direct talent on set, and help elevate the overall quality and originality of the work.

You’ll work closely with founders, producers, cinematographers, editors, and motion designers across a wide range of projects including founder-led videos, launch films, commercials, brand campaigns, product storytelling, interviews, and experimental creative work.

What You'll Do

Develop creative concepts, narratives, and treatments for video projects across a range of formats

Write, refine, and support scripts for founder-led videos, commercials, brand films, launch content, and interviews

Direct shoots on set, including talent direction, pacing, performance, framing, and creative execution

Collaborate with producers and cinematographers to define the visual and emotional direction of projects

Work closely with editors and motion designers through post-production to ensure creative cohesion and quality

Help elevate Nen’s overall storytelling, creative quality, and directing standards

Translate abstract ideas into clear, emotionally resonant creative concepts

Push for stronger work while balancing real-world production timelines and constraints

Participate in creative reviews, brainstorming, scripting, and internal development conversations

Adapt creative approaches depending on the client, audience, platform, and project goals

What We're Looking For

Strong directing and storytelling instincts

Excellent taste and understanding of visual storytelling, pacing, and emotional impact

Experience directing commercials, brand films, interviews, documentaries, or narrative work

Strong scripting, messaging, and narrative development ability

Comfortable presenting ideas and communicating directly with founders and clients

Ability to guide non-professional talent and founders on camera

Deep understanding of how cinematography, editing, motion, sound, and pacing work together creatively

Comfortable working in a fast-moving production environment with occasional travel and shoot schedules

Why Join Nen

Be part of a small, fast-growing creative studio trusted by world-class startups and investors

Work directly with the partners on ambitious, high-impact projects across some of the most interesting companies in tech

Lead and define the strategy practice at Nen, with real ownership over how we approach the work and how the team grows

Help shape the brands, narratives, and stories of the next generation of tech companies

Medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), PTO, and company holidays

Salary Range: $80,000-$120,000 depending on experience