Inkitt

Creative Director, CandyJar

San Francisco Full Time On-site
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Job Description

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

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What does the Creative Director, CandyJar role at Inkitt involve?

The Creative Director, CandyJar position at Inkitt in San Francisco is a full time 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. 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.

What skills are required for Creative Director, CandyJar at Inkitt?

Key skills for this role include: EKS.

What is the salary for Creative Director, CandyJar at Inkitt?

The salary for this position is not publicly listed. You can negotiate during the interview process. Check Glassdoor or Levels.fyi for estimates.

Is the Creative Director, CandyJar position at Inkitt remote or on-site?

This position is On-site. The role is based in San Francisco.

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About This Role

Creative Director, CandyJar at Inkitt is a full time management position in San Francisco. Key skills include EKS. Education: Master's Degree preferred. Experience: 14+ years.

This role is classified as on-site and is suitable for executive-level professionals. Ghost Score 20/100 (Probably Active) indicates this listing is probably active with recent employer engagement.

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