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Creative Director, CandyJar

United StatesUnited States·San FranciscoFull Timeexecutive
DesignCreative Director
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Overview

Inkitt is building the Disney of the 21st Century, standing at the forefront of technology and entertainment. Leveraging AI and predictive algorithms,

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DesignCreative Director
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.

 

Nice to Have

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  • 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

 

 

 

  • 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. 

We look forward to hearing from you!

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Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
San Francisco, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US

Listing Details

Posted
August 7, 2026
First seen
September 29, 2026
Last seen
September 29, 2026

Posting Health

Days active
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Trust Level
41%
Scored at
September 30, 2026

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Creative Director, CandyJarUSD 160000–170000