Jose Melendez

About Jose Melendez

With over a decade of experience in video direction and production, I specialize in leading creative teams and executing high-profile digital content for major brands and publications. I bring a deep understanding of visual storytelling, project management, and post-production expertise, ensuring every project meets the highest standards of quality while engaging a global audience.

Experience

1. Senior Video Director

   Complex NTWRK

   Mar 2019 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Directed and produced flagship series like Sneaker Shopping, overseeing over 1 billion views and earning 3 Webby Awards across hundreds of episodes.Led creative direction for Complex Covers and Sneaker Closets, ensuring high-quality production standards and brand alignment.Supervised a team of directors and DPs, fostering growth, collaboration, and a dynamic creative environment.Managed all aspects of pre-production, production, and post-production processes, ensuring seamless execution from concept to delivery.Collaborated closely with development teams to create storyboards and series bibles, ensuring consistent visual identity and narrative across productions.Led resource management efforts, sourcing top-tier crew and equipment while maintaining control over production budgets and timelines.Mentored junior staff, providing guidance in video direction, editing, and overall production strategies.

Education

• The New England Institute of Art

  Bachelor of Science, Video Production

  2008 — 2011

Skills

• Photography
• Dvd Studio Pro
• Digital Cinema
• Video Editing
• After Effects
• Final Cut Pro
• Post Production
• New Media
• Final Cut Studio
• Video Production
• Editing
• Web Video
• Film Production
• Media Production
• Analytics
• Digital Video
• Video