Creative Director, CandyJar

About the role

Inkitt is building the Disney of the 21st Century, standing at the forefront of technology and entertainment. Leveraging AI and predictive algorithms, Inkitt discovers unknown stories and turns them into blockbuster hits, producing a new $1M ebook every 4 weeks and selling directly to consumers through its Galatea app.

What you'll do

• Own and protect the creative vision across AI-generated film projects, ensuring storytelling quality is never compromised for speed.
• Translate traditional film directing into AI production, bringing narrative directing expertise while embracing new AI creative workflows.
• Help shape the future of AI-native entertainment, bringing excitement for Inkitt's storytelling model and contributing to innovative narrative content.

What they're looking for

• Professional narrative directing experience (independent film, television directing programs, narrative shorts, music videos, or similar)
• Script analysis and story development, including breaking down scripts and providing creative feedback
• Editorial review experience, giving direction on edits, pacing, color correction, and sound design
• Visual storytelling fundamentals, including shot composition, shot selection, storyboarding, and cinematic language
• Professional production experience, collaborating with writers, editors, producers, and creative teams in a production environment
• Exceptional vision communication, with the ability to clearly articulate and defend creative direction
• Constructive creative leadership, providing thoughtful, actionable feedback to creative teams
• Open-mindedness, incorporating feedback and alternative perspectives without ego

Nice to have

• Independent film or boutique studio backgrounds
• Film festival recognition or directing fellowship programs

About CandyJar (Inkitt)

CandyJar (Inkitt)

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