Energetic, eager and intelligent, I possess excellent interpersonal skills and respond positively to pressure with initiative and resource. I take a responsible and confident approach to my duties, and my organisational skills are well developed. I have 20+ years’ experience in high-end creative production and editing, including work with major labels and international multicultural teams. I’m adaptable, able to influence stakeholders to deliver positive outcomes, and skilled across multiple editing, motion graphics, grading and sound-mix workflows—especially for performance-driven paid social content.

Darren Robinson-Scott

Energetic, eager and intelligent, I possess excellent interpersonal skills and respond positively to pressure with initiative and resource. I take a responsible and confident approach to my duties, and my organisational skills are well developed. I have 20+ years’ experience in high-end creative production and editing, including work with major labels and international multicultural teams. I’m adaptable, able to influence stakeholders to deliver positive outcomes, and skilled across multiple editing, motion graphics, grading and sound-mix workflows—especially for performance-driven paid social content.

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Energetic, eager and intelligent, I possess excellent interpersonal skills and respond positively to pressure with initiative and resource. I take a responsible and confident approach to my duties, and my organisational skills are well developed.

I have 20+ years’ experience in high-end creative production and editing, including work with major labels and international multicultural teams. I’m adaptable, able to influence stakeholders to deliver positive outcomes, and skilled across multiple editing, motion graphics, grading and sound-mix workflows—especially for performance-driven paid social content.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Editor / Video Director at DUST MANAGEMENT LTD
June 1, 2019 - Present
High-end video production and leadership in end-to-end content delivery, including artist management support and working across commercial, social and marketing campaigns with a focus on performance-driven Paid Social. Produces and edits content to a high standard; performs animation and motion graphics to enhance engagement. Manages projects with internal/external stakeholders including marketing teams to ensure timelines and delivery standards. Responsible for technical post-production including colour correction and grading for broadcast and social guidelines, audio track sourcing and sound mixing across multiple layers, and creating well-mixed final deliverables. Supports edit team day-to-day workflows, mentoring and guidance through technical and daily challenges. Provides shoot support as required.
Editor/Video Director at DUST MANAGEMENT LTD
June 1, 2019 - Present
High-end video production; Artist management; Liaising with major record labels; Negotiating with record labels for music sample clearance on an international level; Negotiating record deals on an international level; Liaising with legal teams; Edit to a high standard across commercial, social, and marketing projects; manage paid social campaigns; undertake animation and motion graphics tasks to enhance content effectiveness; assist the edit team with workflows, mentoring, and guiding through technical and daily challenges; perform colour correction and grading on images and videos; source audio tracks and perform sound mixing edits; create engaging social media content; provide shoot support as needed.
Editor/Video Director at DUST LTD
June 1, 2019 - Present
Led high-end video production and artist management, liaising with major labels and supporting established artists' management teams. Negotiated international sample clearances and deals with record labels, collaborating with legal teams to finalise complex agreements. Managed projects from concept to delivery with internal and external stakeholders, including marketing teams, to maximise content effectiveness. Directed advanced animation and motion graphics tasks to enhance content impact, and provided on-site shoot support to ensure seamless production logistics.
High end video production at NangTV
August 1, 2006 - October 1, 2019
Delivered creative visual content in close coordination with record labels, managers and television production companies. Supported a team of freelancers to meet production targets and deputised/acted up when required. Trained and supported new recruits, liaising with executives, legal representatives, label managers and sample clearance companies. Built and maintained customer relationships by pitching and showcasing work, and strengthened networks with labels and fashion designers through networking meetings and exhibitions. Managed visual projects from pre-production through post-production, selecting cameras/lighting, conducting location scouting, editing in Final Cut, and producing VFX work using Cinema4D, After Effects, Unreal Engine and 3D compositing tools. Ensured consistent, award-winning day-to-day operational quality within the business.
Video Producer / Editor at NangTV
August 1, 2006 - October 1, 2019
High end video production. Working closely with record labels, managers, Television Production Companies to ensure delivery of creative visuals. Supporting a team of freelancers on a daily basis to meet targets. Deputising/acting up as required due to absences. Training and supporting new recruits. Liaising with record label executives, legal representatives, label managers and sample clearance companies. Identifying new customers, pitching and showcasing our work. Managing client visual projects ensuring on-time delivery and within budget. Involved in pre-production through post-production including VFX work on Cinema4D, After Effects, Unreal Engine and other 3D compositing programs; ensuring day-to-day operations remained award-winning and service delivery remained high quality.
Creative Lead at NANGTV
August 1, 2006 - October 1, 2019
Oversaw high-end video production, working closely with record labels, managers, and television production companies to deliver exceptional creative visuals. Directed a team of freelancers, mentored new recruits, and liaised with record label executives, legal reps, label managers, and sample clearance companies to progress projects. Cultivated relationships with record labels and fashion designers and managed client visual projects from inception to completion, ensuring on-time, within-budget delivery. Engaged hands-on across pre-production (camera and lighting selection, locations scouting) to post-production editing using Final Cut Pro, with VFX work in Cinema 4D, After Effects, and Unreal Engine.
MUSIC Producer/Studio Engineer at The Lab - Luton
January 1, 2000 - August 1, 2006
Produced music and engineered sessions using Cubase. Mixed tracks on Logic Pro and recorded vocals for voiceover. Produced mix score for feature films. Ran community support programming that empowered young people by teaching them studio fundamentals and basic music technology.
Music Producer / Studio Engineer at The Lab - Luton
January 1, 2000 - August 1, 2006
Music production using Cubase to engineer; Mixing tracks on Logic Pro; Recording vocals for voice over; Score production for feature films; Running community support group empowering the next generations, teaching youths about the function of a recording studio and the basics of music technology.
Music Producer/Studio Engineer at The Lab, Luton
January 1, 2000 - August 1, 2006
Managed music production processes using Cubase; engineered and mixed tracks proficiently with Logic Pro; recorded vocals for voice-over projects; produced and mixed scores for feature films. Contributed to community initiative by teaching youths about recording studio functions and basic music technology.

Education

BA (Hons) Psychology at University of Bedfordshire
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2002
Psychology, Sociology and Law at Bournville College - Birmingham
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1997
A Levels at Yardley School, Birmingham
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1995
GCSEs / A Levels at Bornville, Birmingham
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1997
BA Hons Psychology (degree) at University of Bedfordshire
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000
A Levels in Psychology, Sociology and Law at Bourneville College - Birmingham
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1997
GCSEs in English, Maths and Science (double award) at Yardley School – Birmingham
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1995
BA Hons Psychology at University of Bedfordshire
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000
BA Hons Psychology at University of Bedfordshire
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000

Qualifications

Performing Rights Society (PRS) affiliation
January 11, 2030 - July 5, 2026
Mechanical-Copyright Protection Society (MCPS) affiliation
January 11, 2030 - July 5, 2026
BA Hons Psychology
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Government, Education