Full-Time

Creative Director

Posted on 9/5/2024

Inkitt

Inkitt

201-500 employees

Reader-powered digital publishing platform

Data & Analytics
Consumer Goods
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$55k - $216kAnnually

Senior

San Francisco, CA, USA

Hybrid position based in San Francisco.

Category
Concept Art
Graphic Design
Art, Graphics & Animation
Required Skills
Social Media
Requirements
  • Creative strategy – connect consumer insights through the necessary mediums to win consumers’ hearts and minds
  • Creative Direction - provide compelling, insightful, and clear feedback to teams
  • Concept Development - drive innovative ideas and emotionally resonant communications to achieve positive business outcomes
  • Leadership skills – must be exceptionally skilled in leadership and organization, directing teams to work together for a common goal and cultivating a culture of creativity and innovation within the team
  • Understanding of customer experience – intimately familiar with the customer experience and understand what makes a customer tick
  • Staying current on trends and culture– have in-depth knowledge of current trends and culture
  • Autonomous
  • Bring solutions instead of problems
  • Data driven
  • Quick to action
  • A high functioning workaholic
  • Looking for exponential career growth
  • Have lots of fun building a generational AI x Entertainment company
Responsibilities
  • Develop and articulate a clear creative vision that aligns with the company’s brand and business objectives
  • Lead the conceptualization and execution of creative concepts for a wide range of media channels and advertising including branding, TV, social, digital, print, OOH, and more
  • Responsible for leading an internal team of designers and freelancers and collaborating cross-functionally across the company to develop world-class brand creative work that aligns with the company’s strategic and business goals
  • Lead by example as a hands-on creator, actively involved in concepting, crafting, and delivering innovative creative work while mentoring and inspiring their team.
  • Ensure the brand's visual and verbal identity is consistent and compelling across all touchpoints.
  • Continuously evolve the brand’s look and feel to stay relevant and competitive.
  • Oversee multiple creative projects from concept to completion, ensuring that deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
  • Collaborate with marketing, product, and other departments to ensure that creative outputs meet business goals and resonate with the target audience
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and cultural shifts. Introduce new ideas and innovative approaches to keep the brand fresh and engaging
  • Maintain high standards of creative excellence, ensuring all outputs meet the company’s quality expectations and brand guidelines.

Inkitt operates as a reader-powered publisher, offering a platform where readers can access a diverse range of books for free across various genres like fantasy, sci-fi, romance, and more. The platform allows readers to provide feedback to authors, influencing the development of stories. Authors can submit their works, which Inkitt evaluates based on reader engagement metrics such as reading time and feedback. This data-driven approach helps Inkitt identify promising stories for publishing deals, which may include distribution on its sister app, GALATEA. Unlike traditional publishers, Inkitt minimizes risk by focusing on stories that have already garnered reader interest. The company generates revenue through publishing deals, sharing profits with authors, and potentially from premium content offerings. Inkitt's goal is to connect readers with new literary talent while providing authors with a platform to showcase their work.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$113.7M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

10%

1 year growth

13%

2 year growth

20%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Inkitt's AI-driven personalization enhances reader engagement and content relevance.
  • The audiobook market's growth presents lucrative opportunities for Inkitt's platforms.
  • Subscription models can boost Inkitt's revenue through the Author Subscription Program.

What critics are saying

  • AI reliance may lead to content homogenization, alienating readers seeking unique voices.
  • GalateaTV's rapid expansion could strain resources and affect quality control.

What makes Inkitt unique

  • Inkitt uses AI to predict bestsellers with its proprietary ReadRank algorithm.
  • The company offers a unique reader-powered publishing model, engaging readers in story development.
  • Inkitt's ecosystem includes interconnected apps for reading, writing, and TV series production.

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