AI Movie Director
stealth startupSan Antonio (TX)
About the role
Stealth Startup is looking for an AI Movie Director to create high-quality cinematic videos, ads, and short-form content using the newest AI video generation tools. This is a creative role for someone who thinks like a director but is also highly technical and obsessed with generative AI. You’ll take ideas from concept to final video—developing the story, directing AI-generated scenes, maintaining character and visual consistency, and working with editors to turn generations into polished creative.
What You’ll Do:
Direct AI-generated commercials, short films, and social content Turn briefs and scripts into shot lists, storyboards, and visual concepts Generate and iterate on scenes using tools like Veo, Sora, Kling, Runway, Midjourney, Flux, and other emerging AI tools Write highly detailed prompts controlling characters, environments, camera movement, lighting, composition, and performance Maintain character, product, and visual consistency across shots Experiment with new AI filmmaking workflows and tools Work closely with editors, creative strategists, and producers Take creative from rough concept through final delivery Produce a high volume of creative while maintaining a strong visual standard
What We’re Looking For:
Strong understanding of filmmaking, cinematography, composition, lighting, and storytelling Extensive experience with AI image and video generation Excellent prompting and visual iteration skills Strong creative taste and attention to detail Ability to identify why an AI generation looks wrong and quickly improve it Comfortable experimenting with rapidly changing AI tools Able to work independently and move quickly Portfolio demonstrating exceptional AI-generated video work Experience in advertising, directing, VFX, filmmaking, motion design, or video editing is a major plus
Ideal Candidate:
You’re the kind of person who sees a new AI video model launch and immediately spends hours figuring out what it can do. You understand both the language of filmmaking and the mechanics of generative AI. You care about camera angles, lenses, lighting, performances, continuity, pacing, and storytelling—not just generating visually impressive clips.
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