Job Title: Producer–Director (Junior–Mid)
Location: Brighton / London / Hybrid – 2 days a week in the Brighton office (typically Monday & Thursday)
Type: Full-time
Salary: £30,000–£40,000 DOE
About Us
Gusto Film is a small, independent production company making commercial films that hit culturally and creatively.
We make commercials, branded films, social content and animation for clients who value clarity, craft and original thinking - always with the aim of taking brands places they didn’t know they could go.
We’re especially known for our work in music and musical instruments, charity and social impact, food & drink and education. Whatever the brief, we approach it the same way: strong ideas, thoughtful storytelling, and a sharp eye for detail.
We care deeply about the work and how it’s made. We like people who bring ideas, energy and responsibility to the table.
About the Role
For our next stage of growth, we’re looking for a Junior–Mid level Producer–Director to be a key creative and production voice within the company.
This is a hybrid role. Roughly 60% producing and 40% directing, flexing depending on the project.
You won’t direct every project you produce… and you won’t necessarily produce every project you direct and spoiler alert: a fair portion of this work will be with music products/brands/instruments.
You’ll work closely with our EP / Head of Production and Creative Director, with the trust and autonomy to run projects day to day - from first brief to final delivery.
This is a role for someone who wants responsibility, creative input, and the opportunity to help shape our company's future output.
In the first stages, this role will be mostly handling our £5k-£25k range of projects - this is subject to change as the company and role grows.
About You
You’re already doing this job (and bloody love it.)
You have 3–4 years’ experience producing and directing commercial and branded work — in a production company, agency or freelance setting.
You have a client portfolio showing both producing and directing work across projects in the £5k–£25k range.
You’re organised, calm and clear with people. You’re comfortable making decisions and solving problems as they arise.
You care about the art as much as the process and you understand that the process is part of the art.
Key Responsibilities
Producing
- Running projects day to day from brief through to delivery
- Turning client briefs into compelling concepts through written proposals, treatments, scripts and storyboards
- Bringing creative resourcefulness and smart producing solutions to every job
- Building and managing budgets and schedules
- Crewing up appropriately for the scale of the production
- Communicating clearly with clients, crew and suppliers
- Keeping projects creatively strong and financially on track
Directing
- Directing selected client projects
- Creating new and exciting concepts and techniques
- Leading shoots with confidence, clarity and intent
- Driving productions on set and in post with narrative and visual finesse
- Staying creatively involved through edit, sound and grade
Creative Contribution
- Helping execute company strategy and creative goals through your work
- Contributing ideas that elevate the studio and its output
- Supporting pitches and creative development
- Developing spec work when time allows to push the portfolio forward
Requirements
- 3–4 years’ experience producing and directing commercial and branded video
- Proven client-facing directing work
- Experience producing and/or directing projects in the £5k–£50k budget range
- A strong creative instinct and advanced sense of storytelling
- Ability to articulate ideas clearly, both verbally and in writing
- Calm, organised and confident in a fast-paced environment
- Experience taking multiple projects through production simultaneously
- A track record of creative problem-solving
What We Offer
- £30k–£40k salary depending on experience
- Hybrid working
- Bi-weekly 4-day week when workload allows
- Mac laptop
- £200 work-from-home setup grant
- £500 annual therapy allowance
- Funded training and development
- 28 days holiday (inc bank hols) plus Christmas > New Year closure
- Pension
How to Apply
Please apply using the following form - this will take you through a few questions as well as ask for 4 pieces of portfolio work and a CV (if available):