Film director

The role of a Film Director & Showrunner at Optiveum 

About Our Client Our Client is the fastest-growing platform in the rapidly expanding market of mobile-first, short-form scripted entertainment. They deliver premium, serialized micro-series designed for how audiences watch today: on demand and on the go. They combine high-quality production with fast-paced, cliffhanger-driven storytelling, scaling quickly as a global leader in a category seeing explosive growth. Powered by an AI-first product experience, they help millions of users instantly discover and engage with new shows.

Role

We are looking for a visionary Film Director & Showrunner to lead the creation of high-end short-drama series. This role is for a cinematic powerhouse who understands deep storytelling, blocking, and dramatic structure, but is also ready to embrace Generative AI as their primary production engine. You don’t need to be a software engineer, but you must be digitally native and tech-curious. We need a storyteller who can translate a traditional director’s “eye” into the world of AI-assisted filmmaking, turning scripts into seamless, prestige-quality visuals.

As the lead creative, you will act as a “one-person studio.” You’ll take a project from concept to final master, using AI tools to build worlds, maintain character consistency, and direct virtual “performances.” You are the bridge between classic film theory and the future of automated production.

Responsibilities

• Showrunning & Vision: Lead the narrative strategy and maintain a cohesive “look and feel” across a complete short drama series.
• Directorial Leadership: Apply your mastery of lighting, composition, and performance to AI outputs, ensuring they mirror the quality of high-end television.
• Creative Asset Management: Use AI-assisted tools to build storyboards, shot lists, and backplates that align with your directorial vision.
• Technical Execution: Personally responsible for the final “director’s cut.” While you’ll have support, you should be comfortable getting hands-on with generation, assembly, and refinement.
• VFX & Polish: Oversee (and perform) the cleanup of AI artifacts to ensure visual consistency and a seamless cinematic experience.
• Ethical Oversight: Ensure all content meets brand guidelines and respects intellectual property standards.

Key competences

• Professional Directing Background: Proven experience as a Film Director or Showrunner with a portfolio that demonstrates a deep grasp of “the language of film.”
• Cinematic Mastery: An expert understanding of film theory, pacing, and how to evoke human emotion through a lens.
• Tech-Savvy Mindset: You should have a basic, functional understanding of AI tools (like Midjourney, Runway, or Luma) and a massive appetite to learn more. You aren’t afraid of new interfaces or evolving workflows.
• NLE Proficiency: Expert-level skills in industry-standard software like Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or Avid.
• Post-Production Knowledge: High-level proficiency in After Effects or similar tools for masking, compositing, and “fixing it in post.”
• Adaptability: The ability to find creative workarounds for the current limitations of AI technology.

Language & Portfolio Requirements

• Good English required for reading scripts.
• Experience working in remote creative teams in English.
• Portfolio with relevant work is required.
• Strong personal creative projects using AI tools.
• 1-5 minute AI video or experimental film in portfolio.
• Instagram profile with updated videos.
• Explanation of what was your responsibility in the video content.

Bonus Skills

• Experience with AI audio/music tools (e.g., ElevenLabs, Udio, Suno).
• A “hacker” mentality-someone who loves testing new tools the day they drop.

Salary and Conditions

• 100% Fully Remote work model.