Creative Director

A new AI-powered film and content production studio based in Dubai, specializing in AI-driven video and cinematic content. Our client values ownership, accountability, and a proactive approach to work. The company fosters a culture of trust, providing team members with a high level of autonomy and freedom in decision-making rather than relying on micromanagement. At the same time, this autonomy comes with a strong sense of responsibility, the ability to make sound decisions, and readiness to take ownership of outcomes. Hands-on experience with AI tools and technologies is a mandatory requirement for this position. Responsibilities: - Professional experience in screenwriting, directing, and video content production. - Strong visual and storytelling skills, with the ability to build emotional connections with viewers. - Understanding of short-form video mechanics, social media storytelling, and audience retention. - Experience developing scripts, storyboards, and scene sequences. - Understanding of AI video generation tools, their capabilities, and limitations, particularly in directing AI-driven character performances. - Ability to manage multiple projects, lead teams, and meet deadlines. - Ability to adapt content to different target audiences and cultural contexts. - Pragmatic approach to balancing creative quality, technical limitations, and production timelines. - Proven portfolio, including a showreel, scripts, or completed projects. Requirements - Develop series concepts, characters, storylines, episode outlines, and scripts for short-form vertical video formats. - Manage multiple projects simultaneously, coordinate AI editors, oversee production, and provide final creative approval. - Lead visual direction, including shot lists, composition, camera language, and scene sequencing. - Maintain consistency in characters, visual style, tone, and fictional worlds across episodes and series. - Work on AI-driven acting performance by creating precise and expressive prompts to control characters' emotions, movements, and behavior. - Adapt scripts to different target audiences, cultural contexts, and markets. - Research new storytelling formats and audience-retention techniques. - Develop advertising and showcase videos to promote the studio. - Ensure final content quality and make decisions on whether each project is ready for publication.