[Hiring] AI Micro-Drama Director @Foxelli Group

Role Description

We're building an AI-powered entertainment studio producing addictive vertical micro-drama series for US audiences, primarily women aged 35–55. We're looking for a creative director with exceptional storytelling instincts, strong cinematic taste, and a deep understanding of human emotions. Your mission is simple: turn good scripts into emotionally powerful episodes that people can't stop watching. You'll work with screenwriters, AI video creators, and editors, taking creative ownership from script review to the final finished episode.

What You'll Do

• Script Review & Creative Direction
  • Review season storylines and individual episode screenplays.
  • Evaluate storytelling, emotional impact, character motivations, hooks, and cliffhangers.
  • Approve scripts or provide specific, actionable feedback to screenwriters.
  • Add directing instructions only when necessary.
• Direct AI Video Production
  • Establish the visual style and creative standards for each series.
  • Guide AI video creators on cinematography, framing, character performance, lighting, and emotional delivery.
  • Review generated footage and identify scenes or shots that need improvement.
  • Maintain visual consistency and quality across episodes.
• Editing & Final Approval
  • Review episode edits for pacing, tension, emotional impact, music, sound design, and visual storytelling.
  • Give clear, prioritized feedback to editors.
  • Approve final episodes before release.
  • Ensure the finished video delivers the intended emotional experience.
• Production Quality & Efficiency
  • Work with multiple AI video creators and editors.
  • Help the team increase production speed without sacrificing creative quality.
  • Identify recurring production problems and improve workflows.
  • Use audience feedback and retention data to improve future episodes.

Qualifications

• Exceptional storytelling instincts.
• Strong cinematic judgment.
• Experience in directing or filmmaking.
• Understanding of AI filmmaking.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Clear communicator.
• Pragmatic.
• Comfortable with fast-paced production.
• Excellent English communication skills.

Big Plus

• Experience directing drama, romance, thrillers, soap operas, or telenovelas.
• Familiarity with ReelShort, DramaBox, or other vertical drama platforms.
• Experience with AI filmmaking tools such as Kling, Runway, Seedance, or similar.
• Experience leading creative production teams.
• Understanding of audience retention and performance-driven storytelling.

What Success Looks Like

• Episodes consistently deliver strong emotional impact, hooks, and cliffhangers.
• Screenwriters and AI creators receive clear, useful feedback without unnecessary revisions.
• The team produces more high-quality episodes while keeping production costs under control.
• Finished episodes maintain consistent cinematic quality and improve based on audience feedback.

Recruitment Process

• Apply - A simple form that helps us know who’s stepping into our world.
• Ribbon AI Interview - Ribbon is a short, guided video step that helps us understand your thinking style in a calm, private space.
• Interview - A conversation with your manager to feel the work chemistry, get to know each other, and explore what we could build together.

Fixed Service Fee

€2,000–5,000 monthly service fee, depending on experience. Please note that this role is based on a contract/freelance agreement.

Location

Remote, hiring across selected European countries and South Africa.

Perks & Benefits

• Full flexibility with your schedule in a fully remote setting.
• Complimentary gym memberships and company-sponsored outdoor adventures.
• A personal development budget for your growth.
• Generous paid time off, including parental leave and vacation days.
• A budget for your home office setup.
• Strong company culture and a network of unique individuals.

Eligibility & Location Requirements

This role is 100% remote. Our tribe works primarily in the Eastern European Time Zone (EET — UTC+2/UTC+3). We also use Revolut for payments, so we are open to hiring candidates in countries where Revolut payments are supported. For full-time roles, we ask that you’re available for at least 5 hours during typical EET working hours.