Creative Director, CandyJar

inkitt· AI-Video Production Team
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📍 San FranciscoFull Time💰 USD 160K–170K

About this 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.

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

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Creative Director, CandyJar role at inkitt?
The listed salary for this Creative Director, CandyJar position at inkitt is USD 160K–170K. This is an Full Time role.
Where is the Creative Director, CandyJar position at inkitt located?
This Creative Director, CandyJar role at inkitt is based in San Francisco. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Creative Director, CandyJar role at inkitt full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full Time position. It is posted as a Creative Director, CandyJar role in the AI-Video Production Team department at inkitt.
Which team or department does the Creative Director, CandyJar at inkitt belong to?
This Creative Director, CandyJar position is part of the AI-Video Production Team department at inkitt. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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This Creative Director, CandyJar position at inkitt was posted on Aug 7, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Creative Director, CandyJar
inkitt · 💰 USD 160K–170K
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