Inkitt

Creative Director, CandyJar

300 Brannan St Ste 301, San Francisco, CA 94107-1869

On-site · Full-time

First seen by offpeak October 4, 2026

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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

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.

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

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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