YouTube Video Director — Confidential Top-Tier, Design-Led Tech Company
Snowball · United States
- Hybrid
- Contract
- $120,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Lead YouTube content production from concept to delivery.
- Translate complex ideas into engaging video stories.
- Shape and evolve content formats for creative audiences.
- Collaborate with marketing and product teams.
- Utilize performance insights for content iteration.
About the role
About Our Client
Snowball is seeking a YouTube Director to support a leading design and technology platform shaping how teams build, collaborate, and bring ideas to life. Our client is a leading design and technology company with a simple but ambitious mission: to make design accessible to everyone. Their tools help teams bring ideas to life, from early brainstorming and prototyping to building and refining products in real time. At their core, they believe design is more than how something looks. It’s how it works, how it feels, and how it comes together. Their work sits at the intersection of craft, creativity, and collaboration, helping teams think more clearly, move faster, and build better things together. They care deeply about the creative community and are constantly evolving, with a culture grounded in curiosity, high standards, and learning from one another.
The Opportunity
This is an opportunity to help define and scale YouTube storytelling for a company at the center of modern design culture. This work pushes beyond traditional brand storytelling, exploring craft, creativity, and the evolving role of design in the world. The focus is on translating complex ideas into stories that feel thoughtful, human, and worth watching. You will own the creative production process end to end, helping shape a growing content ecosystem that reaches beyond the core product and into broader creative conversations. In this role, you will be piloting and iterating on repeatable formats with the goal of creating content that not only informs but inspires how people think about design and creative expression. This role sits within the client’s internal marketing and content team, with Snowball partnering closely to support YouTube strategy, creative development, and long-term channel growth.
What You’ll Do
- Lead end-to-end creative production of long-form, YouTube-first content from concept through delivery.
- Translate complex ideas, workflows, and creative philosophies into clear, engaging video stories.
- Shape and evolve formats that balance depth, craft, and accessibility for a broad creative audience.
- Partner cross-functionally with marketing, product, and brand teams to align storytelling with larger narratives.
- Guide editors and collaborators through feedback cycles to ensure high-quality, polished execution.
- Build and refine production workflows that support consistency, speed, and scalability.
- Use performance insights and audience signals to iterate on formats and improve over time.
What You Bring
- 5+ years of experience as a producer, filmmaker, or digital content creator with a strong storytelling portfolio.
- Experience directing YouTube-native, long-form content with a clear understanding of pacing, retention, and audience engagement.
- A strong point of view on storytelling, with the ability to make complex or technical subjects feel intuitive and compelling.
- Expertise working with creative or technical audiences such as designers, developers, or product teams.
- Experience owning the full creative production lifecycle, from early concept through final delivery.
- A systems-oriented mindset; you think about how to scale what works, not just make one great video.
- A collaborative, low-ego approach and a genuine curiosity for how people create, think, and work.
- Bonus: Experience working with SaaS, design tools, or technology brands; A deep love for design.
Our Values
- Work hard, learn harder.
- Be effectively proactive.
- Overdeliver for clients.
- Be kind by being clear.
- A+ players only.
Ready To Apply?
Resumes are great and all, but we'd love to see something creative that shows who you are and why you're excited about this role. We want to see the real you, what makes you unique, passionate, and ready to help us build the future of content marketing.
Key skills/competency
- YouTube Video Director
- Creative Production
- Storytelling
- Video Editing
- Content Strategy
- Brand Storytelling
- Digital Content Creation
- Filmmaking
- Audience Engagement
- Production Workflows
Skills & topics
- YouTube Video Director
- Video Production
- Content Creator
- Filmmaker
- Storytelling
- Digital Content
- Creative Producer
- Marketing
- Design
- Technology
How to get hired
- Showcase creativity: Submit a creative piece demonstrating your unique passion and excitement for this YouTube Director role.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight 5+ years of production experience and YouTube content expertise.
- Demonstrate storytelling: Include a strong portfolio showcasing directing long-form YouTube content.
- Emphasize collaboration: Mention experience working with creative/technical teams and cross-functional partners.
- Highlight systems thinking: Explain your approach to scaling successful video production workflows.
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Frequently asked questions
- What kind of creative submission is expected for the YouTube Video Director role at Snowball?
- Snowball requests a creative submission beyond a traditional resume to showcase your unique personality, passion, and vision for this YouTube Video Director position. This could be a video, a presentation, or any format that best demonstrates who you are and your excitement for building the future of content marketing.
- What are the key responsibilities of a YouTube Video Director at Snowball?
- As a YouTube Video Director at Snowball, you will lead end-to-end creative production of long-form YouTube content, translate complex ideas into engaging video stories, shape and evolve content formats, and collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, product, and brand teams. You will also guide editors, build production workflows, and use performance insights to iterate on content.
- What experience is essential for the YouTube Video Director position?
- Essential experience for this YouTube Video Director role includes 5+ years as a producer, filmmaker, or digital content creator with a strong portfolio, proven experience directing YouTube-native long-form content, a solid understanding of storytelling, and expertise working with creative or technical audiences. A systems-oriented mindset for scaling production is also crucial.
- Is this a remote position, and what is the preferred location for the YouTube Video Director?
- Yes, this is a US Remote position. While remote, New York (NY) is preferred for this YouTube Video Director role.
- How does Snowball approach content strategy for YouTube?
- Snowball partners closely with their clients to support YouTube strategy, creative development, and long-term channel growth. The focus is on translating complex ideas into thoughtful, human stories that inspire viewers and push beyond traditional brand storytelling, exploring craft, creativity, and the evolving role of design.
- What are the core values of Snowball and their clients?
- Snowball emphasizes values such as 'Work hard, learn harder,' 'Be effectively proactive,' 'Overdeliver for clients,' 'Be kind by being clear,' and 'A+ players only.' Their clients share a culture grounded in curiosity, high standards, and learning from one another.