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   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