Assistant Director, Multimedia Production

Job Description Summary

For over forty years, Harbour Vest has been home to a committed team of professionals with an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to deliver impactful solutions to our clients and investing partners. As our global firm grows, we continue to add individuals who seek a collaborative, open-door culture that values diversity and innovative thinking.

In our collegial environment that’s marked by low turnover and high energy, you’ll be inspired to grow and thrive. Here, you will be encouraged to build on your strengths and acquire new skills and experiences.

We are committed to fostering an environment of inclusion that promotes mutual respect among all employees. Understanding and valuing these differences optimizes the potential of both the individual and the firm.

Harbour Vest is an equal opportunity employer.

This position will be a hybrid work arrangement. You will receive 18 remote workdays per quarter to use at your discretion, subject to manager approval. For example, you may choose to work in the office 4 days per week and take one remote day weekly (typically 13 weeks per quarter), leaving 5 additional remote days to be used as needed.

We’re looking for a Multimedia Production Assistant Director, who will lead the end‑to‑end creative lifecycle for high‑impact video, graphic, and multimedia projects. Reporting to the Director of Digital Programs, this role requires a blend of hands‑on technical mastery and strategic leadership. It will serve as the main liaison for translating sophisticated business objectives into compelling visual narratives and leading the end‑to‑end production process.

• Demonstrates effective coordination of tasks and responds well to changing priorities, feedback, and production challenges while maintaining quality and momentum.
• Delivers direction and feedback with clarity, professionalism, and tact across diverse personalities and roles.
• Takes responsibility for outcomes across the entire production lifecycle, including quality, timelines, and budgets.
• Serves as a steady, focused presence during live shoots, executive engagements, and technical issues.
• Acts as a “calming force” on set, possessing the emotional intelligence and professional presence to guide senior partners, who may be inexperienced on camera, through the production process.
• Actively seeks feedback, reflects on outcomes, and applies insights to improve future creative and operational performance.

• Lead creative consultations with senior leadership to define project scopes, budgets, and strategic goals. Act as the primary point of contact, handling feedback cycles and ensuring brand alignment across all platforms.
• Lead all aspects of and implement professional‑grade studio and field productions. This includes solid understanding of sophisticated setup and operation of multi‑camera arrays, sophisticated lighting rigs, and high‑fidelity audio recording equipment.
• Conduct and facilitate on‑camera interviews with executives, using active listening and mentoring techniques to extract natural, high‑impact performances that align with corporate messaging.
• Drive the editing process from rough cut to final delivery. Perform high‑level editing, color grading, and sound design using industry‑standard tools.
• Develop storyboards, scripts, and visual style guides for diverse content formats, including web, corporate communications, and social media. Experience supporting brand positioning, thought leadership, and firm‑wide initiatives through digital and media assets. Data‑driven approach with an understanding of performance analytics to inform production strategy.

• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and/or DaVinci Resolve
• Thorough familiarity with cinema cameras, lighting techniques (3‑point, cinematic, etc.), and audio capture (lavalier, boom, and mixer management).
• Deep understanding of Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, Audition, InDesign), Canva, Figma, Firefly and other AI agents used for multimedia production. Familiarity with digital asset management (DAM) systems and creative…