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
$160,000 - $170,000 a year
