Part Time Video Art Director | Documentary Style Storytelling

Title : Part-Time Video Art Director
Hours: 30 Hours per week
Location : Minneapolis, MN
Job Type : Contract (7 Months)
Compensation : $60.15 - $90.22/hr
Industry: Retail
Must have experience creating  real-people, documentary-style storytelling videos  

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About the Role
Our client, a nationally recognized leader in the retail industry known for its strong brand presence and customer-focused storytelling, is seeking a Video Art Director to join its Communications team. This role is ideal for a creative professional who excels at documentary-style storytelling and is passionate about bringing real, human stories to life through compelling video content. This position requires a blend of creative vision, hands-on production experience, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally to deliver high-quality video projects that align with brand and business objectives. Candidates must be local and able to work onsite as needed. Job Description
As a Video Art Director, you will lead the creative direction and execution of video content, with a focus on authentic, documentary-style storytelling. You will play a key role throughout the entire production lifecycle—from concept development and storyboarding to on-set direction and post-production oversight.
Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and direct real-people, documentary-style video content for internal and external communications
• Conduct interviews with a wide range of individuals, capturing authentic and compelling narratives
• Translate business objectives into clear creative direction, ensuring alignment with target audiences
• Create storyboards and narrative frameworks that effectively communicate the intended message and story arc
• Partner with the Associate Creative Director (Motion Media) to define and maintain creative vision, ensuring consistency in style, tone, and quality
• Collaborate closely with Creative Producers to support production planning and execution
• Provide on-set art direction, including guiding talent, framing shots, and ensuring visual alignment with the creative vision
• Capture short-form video content, including documentary-style footage and sizzle reels
• Oversee post-production, providing direction to editors, colorists, and audio engineers on pacing, color, and sound design
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and adhering to budget constraints

Additional Requirements:

• Portfolio submission is required and must include samples that closely align with documentary-style storytelling
• Candidates must clearly identify which portfolio pieces best represent the required style; submissions without this will not be considered

Qualifications
Required Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Art Director or similar role focused on video production
• Strong portfolio demonstrating documentary-style storytelling and real-people interview content
• Experience conducting interviews and directing non-professional talent
• Expertise in developing storyboards, narrative structures, and creative concepts for video
• Hands-on experience with on-set direction, including camera composition and visual storytelling
• Demonstrated ability to manage post-production workflows and collaborate with editors and production teams
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to be onsite as needed (local candidates required)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a corporate or brand-driven creative environment
• Familiarity with communications or internal storytelling content
• Experience partnering with cross-functional creative and marketing teams
• Background in short-form content creation for digital or social platforms

Benefits
Dahl Consulting is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees that will allow you to choose the best coverage to meet your family’s needs. For details, please review the DAHL Benefits Summary:  How to Apply
Take the first step on your new career path!  To submit yourself for consideration for this role, simply click the apply button and complete our mobile-friendly online application. Once we’ve reviewed your application details, a recruiter will reach out to you with next steps! Equal Opportunity Statement
As an equal opportunity employer, Dahl Consulting welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If this position sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to take the next step and connect with us. We look forward to meeting you!

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