Video Team Lead

Location: Barcelona
Start date: ASAP
Reports to: Creative Director

About Us

We’re Dragons, a global creative agency working with bold brands to build relevance, cultural connection, and long-term impact through strategy-led creativity.

We specialize in bridging the Digital and Creative worlds through innovative creative solutions, working extensively in sectors like skincare, healthcare, fashion, lifestyle, and FMCG, amongst others.

We have international teams working from the US, Barcelona, Germany and the Benelux area, and we pride ourselves on our ability to drive results for our clients through strategic thinking, creative excellence, and meticulous execution.

About the role

We are looking for a Lead Video with a strong post-production background, capable of combining hands-on execution with a creative flair and technical leadership. This person will be responsible for setting the direction, quality, and consistency of all video and motion outputs, leading a team of junior, mid, and senior editors and motion designers.

The ideal candidate comes from a creative agency environment, is highly conceptual and visually driven, and stays ahead of social trends and AI innovation. They have a natural sense of visual storytelling, can contribute to the ideation phase, and are still a doer who enjoys editing and creating when needed.

Responsibilities

Team Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of video editors and motion designers.
- Provide constructive feedback and maintain technical and creative excellence.
- Oversee daily workloads and ensure all deadlines are met.

Creative Direction
- Actively participate in campaign ideation and concept development.
- Define and maintain the overall motion and visual language across projects.
- Collaborate with Creative Directors, Art Directors, and Copywriters to elevate ideas.
- Integrate AI-driven tools and workflows to enhance creativity and efficiency.

Execution & Production:
- Edit and produce high-quality videos when required, still a hands-on creator.
- Oversee the full post-production process: editing, color grading, sound, and delivery.
- Create social-first and vertical video content for TikTok, Reels, and YouTube Shorts.
- Ensure brand consistency and quality across all platforms and formats.

Project Management
- Manage timelines, priorities, and resources across multiple projects.
- Coordinate effectively with internal teams and external partners.
- Balance speed and agility with attention to quality and detail.

Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in post-production, video editing, or motion design, including at least 2 years in a leadership role.
- Proven experience in a creative agency or similar fast-paced environment.
- Expert knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
- Familiarity with AI tools for video creation and post-production (Runway, Pika, Sora, etc.).
- Strong sense of visual narrative, rhythm, and storytelling.
- Deep understanding of social media formats, platforms, and trends.
- Ability to provide clear, actionable feedback and mentor team members.
- Organized, proactive, and passionate about creative innovation.

Languages
- English (mandatory)
- Spanish (recommended)
- Any other languages are a plus.

What we offer
- Competitive pay & perks
- Room to grow
- Creative powerhouse
- Global playground
- Cutting-edge tools
- Trend-driven culture
- Top-notch gear
- Flex Fridays

At Dragons Group, we are dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and strive to build an environment where every individual feels empowered and respected.