Creative - Film Team

The Role

You’ll be responsible for developing and shepherding creative ideas across Ffern’s film output, translating early concepts into clear treatments, references and finished films that feel unmistakably Ffern.

From shaping treatments and researching directors to being present on set and guiding edits through post, you’ll help ensure our films are coherent, considered and emotionally resonant across every touchpoint.

• Develop clear, beautifully considered treatment decks that articulate concept, tone, narrative and craft
• Translate briefs into strong creative directions, from early ideas through to story boarded films
• Write precise, on-brand copy for supers, VO and social adaptations

• Lead visual research across film, photography, art, fashion and culture
• Pull sharp, relevant references that guide directors, HODs and post teams
• Help define look, palette, format and capture approach in collaboration with the wider Film Studio

• Research and build director shortlists aligned to creative ambition and budget
• Support outreach, availability checks and early conversations alongside production
• Create talent lists, draft casting bid letters and support negotiations with agents and partners
• Collaborate closely with HODs (DoP, Production Design, Costume, HMU and others) to align vision and execution

• Be present on shoot days to support the director and producer
• Help protect the creative through practical decision-making and clear communication
  
  Ensure the original intent is upheld while responding calmly to real-world constraints

• Review edits, grades, sound and title design with a meticulous eye
• Give clear, constructive and actionable feedback across post-production
• Maintain consistency of tone, craft and brand expression across all film outputs

• Adapt hero films into trailers, teasers and social assets with platform-appropriate storytelling
• Ensure creative integrity is maintained across all formats and durations

• Maintain clear creative documentation including treatments, references and shot lists
• Ensure smooth handovers so teams can move quickly and confidently

• 5+ years’ experience in film or advertising (agency, production company or brand studio)
• A strong portfolio or reel showing treatments, storytelling and visual sensibility
• Confidence writing short-form copy, VO and supers
• A solid understanding of production craft and post-production workflows
• Comfort collaborating with directors, producers and HODs
• Proficiency in Google Suite, Notion and Keynote (or equivalent)
• Familiarity with Adobe CC (Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop) as a plus
• Willingness to travel for UK and international shoots
• A full UK driving licence is a bonus

• Private Healthcare – Full private healthcare with Vitality
• Pension Contribution – We switch the standard pension contributions and offer 5% employer and 3% employee contributions, as a salary sacrifice scheme for tax-efficient saving.
• Ffern Membership – All team members enrolled onto Ffern ledger, receiving both the EDP and Perfume each season
• Hybrid Working – Three days in studio, Two days from home
• Annual Leave – 25 days increasing up to 28 days with each additional year of service

Ffern is built on intention, patience and respect for craft.

In this role, you’ll have the space to think deeply, the trust to shape ideas and the support to see them through — creating films that feel considered, grounded and quietly powerful.

If you’re excited by the idea of making work that lingers, we’d love to hear from you.