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Creative Director, CandyJar

Job Description - Creative Director, CandyJar

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. Inkitt has become the 11th most bestseller-generating publisher in the world, boasting a 40x higher hit-rate than traditional publishers. Recently raising a Series C and backed by some of the top VC’s such as: Khosla, Kleiner Perkins, and NEA Ventures, our recent expansion into CandyJarTV is only the beginning of our journey to becoming the next-gen entertainment powerhouse.


Top 3 Objectives of the Role


 




  1. Own and protect the creative vision across AI-generated film projects, ensuring storytelling quality is never compromised for speed.




  2. Translate traditional film directing into AI production, bringing narrative directing expertise while embracing new AI creative workflows.




  3. Help shape the future of AI-native entertainment, bringing excitement for Inkitt's storytelling model and contributing to innovative narrative content.




 


 


Top 5 Hard Skills + Channel Experience


 




  • 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




 


Additional preferred experience:




  • Independent film or boutique studio backgrounds




  • Film festival recognition or directing fellowship programs




  • Romance, women-forward, or action/adventure storytelling experience




  • Exposure to AI creative tools (preferred)




  • Experience working across multiple productions simultaneously




 


 


Top 5 Softer Skills


 




  • 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




  • Strong prioritization, balancing multiple projects while determining what creative feedback matters most




  • Passion for innovation, with genuine excitement for AI, new storytelling formats, and Inkitt's mission




$160,000 - $170,000 a year
At Inkitt, we strive to build a company culture and provide employment opportunities based on diversity and inclusion. We believe every author should have an equal opportunity to succeed, as should our team members. As a growing team from 20+ countries, we welcome everyone to apply. 

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