We are seeking a talented Assistant Creative Lead - Video Production to join our high-performing team. This person will work in our Design, Publishing and Multimedia team in Hong Kong to support our business in APAC. He/she should be a person excellent in conceptualising and storytelling, creating and delivering innovative video products for multiple platforms. He/she should able to translate briefs into excellent creative ideas and well executed in videos.

The Assistant Creative Lead - Video Production needs to produce various client engaging videos for branding, marketing, proposals and also auction live streaming to support the business and different internal clients according to tight and often changing deadlines. To be successful in this role, you will have lots of creative energy, expertise in video production and live streaming, resourceful, organised, good in budget management, thrive under pressure and possess a collaborative and positive team spirit.

Key Responsibilities/Tasks:
(Duties include but are not limited to the following)
• Manage and deliver high-quality video productions
• Project the budget and timeline on multiple, simultaneous video projects (online, pre-sale, post-sale, general branding and live auction live streaming)
• Track production schedules with video producer, external vendors, internal talents, marketing managers and update stakeholders
• Involve in every aspect of production from concept to completion with the external production vendors and art specialist teams (creative and art direction, treatment suggestion, filming direction and post-production skills)
• Good communication and collaboration with other team members, different marketing functions (Comms, Marketing Managers and Content Marketing Managers), Operations and specialist departments (specialists, sale coordinator and Head of Sale Management). Meet internal clients directly whenever necessary to understand the goals of their projects, provide video treatment and creative input and consequently summarise the concepts and then execute
• Hire and explore the potential talents (freelance producer, animator and production houses)
• Manage purchase to pay process and ensure vendors’ invoices are submitted and settled on-time
• Oversee and facilitate video and live auction livestreaming requests from overseas offices. Occasionally joining global night call may be needed
• Familiar with livestreaming production (including social media platforms)
• Professional on film set (coordination & logistics, book locations, crew meals and etc.)
• Conduct image, footage research and licensing (may need to work with Legal team)
• Maintenance of video archive, hard drive storage, and file management. Distribution to multiple outlets globally (website, social media platforms, gallery screens and touring sites, etc)
• Gate keeper of branding, formatting and proofreading text, scripts, credits, and translations
• Video editing and subtitle placement if needed
• Work in an energetic and creative multimedia team and design team in a fast-pace work environment
• Support Head of Design & Production in all other team’s projects and administrative tasks

Skills Required:

• Bachelor degree in design, creative, advertising or marketing
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in film, broadcast, media production, or related field or equivalent experience at digital media agency, production house, or in-house creative
• Strong portfolio high-quality and client engaging videos (art-related or luxury-related is a plus)
• Expert in all aspects of video production who is able to direct professional external vendors and internal talents
• Excellent storytelling with a command of aesthetic visual, communication, narrative, and motion design principles, including composition, framing, and timing
• Flexible to direct big productions as well as getting hands-on in smaller projects
• Understanding of what makes content, everything from live action to motion graphics - engaging and successful across channels and key audiences
• Deep knowledge and hands-on experience in videography, lighting, camera operation, sound recording, and video editing
• Proficiency in video editing software (e.g. Final Cut Pro, Premiere, After Effects)
• Familiar with video hosting platforms BrightCove and Vimeo is a plus
• Familiar with live streaming software and platforms like OBS, WireCast and Restream is a plus
• Experienced in large or small scale live streaming production is a plus
• Demonstrate can work with individuals and stakeholders from diverse cultures, backgrounds and orientations
• Comfortable in a fast-paced hyper-growth environment
• Confident in working with senior members of staff and executives
• Passionate self-starter with high-level of initiative, ownership and discipline
• Excellent organisation and time management
• Experience communicating with and managing external vendors
• Show initiative, drive and a commitment to innovation and keeping up with trends
• Great communication skills, both in written and verbal English and Chinese, Mandarin is a plus

World’s Leading Auction House

Christie’s is a name and place that speaks of extraordinary art, unparalleled service and expertise, as well as international glamour. Founded in 1766 by James Christie, Christie's has since conducted the greatest and most celebrated auctions through the centuries providing a popular showcase for the unique and the beautiful. Christie’s offers over 450 auctions annually in over 80 categories, including all areas of fine and decorative arts, jewellery, photographs, collectibles, wine, and more. Prices range from $200 to over $100 million.

Christie’s, the world's leading art business, had global auction and private sales. Our sales figures were driven by an increase in new buyers across all geographies coming to the market, including from growth markets such as China and through the Internet.
Christie's also has a long and successful history conducting private sales for its clients in all categories.

Christie’s has a global presence with 53 offices in 32 countries and 10 salerooms around the world including in London, New York, Paris, Geneva, Milan, Amsterdam, Dubai, Zürich, and Hong Kong. More recently, Christie’s has led in growth markets such as Russia, China, India and the Middle East, with successful sales, exhibitions and initiatives in Shanghai, Moscow, Baku, Beijing, Mumbai, Delhi, Jeddah, Abu Dhabi, Doha and Dubai.