AI Video Creator / AI Filmmaker

Shortical; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shortical is seeking a mid-level AI video creator who blends generative AI production with cinematic storytelling. You will deliver AI-driven video content, from short scenes to experiments, with autonomy and creativity guiding your output.

You will translate scripts into visuals, assemble scenes with image, video, and sound AI tools, and collaborate with senior leads to maintain production standards. A strong portfolio and English skills are required.

Qualifications

• Experience with generative AI for content creation.
• Ability to translate scripts into visual content using AI tools.
• Portfolio of AI-driven video projects.
• Strong storytelling, pacing, and visual composition understanding.

Responsibilities

• Create AI-generated video scenes and sequences (up to 5+ minutes).
• Translate scripts into visuals with generative AI tools.
• Combine image, video, and sound generation into coherent scenes.
• Develop visual storytelling based on creative direction.
• Work independently on assigned creative tasks.
• Contribute to improving AI production workflows.
• Collaborate with senior creative leads and production standards.

Skills

Generative AI tools

Video production

Storytelling fundamentals

Autonomous work style

English communication

Portfolio display

Tools

Runway

Pika

Midjourney

Stable Diffusion

Audio generation tools

Job description

Description We are looking for a mid-level AI video creator who combines strong generative AI production skills with an understanding of cinematic storytelling. The role involves creating structured AI-driven video content, including short dramatic scenes and experimental visual projects. You will work with creative direction but are expected to operate with a high level of autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Create AI-generated video scenes and sequences (including projects up to 5+ minutes)


• Translate scripts into visual content using generative AI tools


• Combine image, video, and sound generation into coherent scenes


• Develop visual storytelling based on creative direction


• Work independently on assigned creative tasks


• Contribute to improving AI production workflows


• Collaborate with senior creative leads and follow production standards

Requirements

• Strong experience with generative AI tools for content creation, including:
  
  
  
  • AI video generation tools (Runway, Pika or similar)
  
  
  • AI image generation tools (Midjourney, Stable Diffusion or similar)
  
  
  • Audio or sound generation tools
  
  
  
  


• Proven ability to produce finished AI video content


• Understanding of storytelling, pacing, composition, and visual structure


• Ability to work independently without step-by-step instructions


• Experience delivering complete AI-driven creative projects


• Premiere Pro knowledge and experience is a plus


• Experience in one or both of the following:
  
  
  
  • AI video/content creation
  
  
  • Film, video production, or digital storytelling combined with AI tools
  
  
  
  

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


• Background in film production, advertising, media, or digital content creation

Language requirements

• Good English required for reading scripts


• Experience working in remote creative teams in English

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

• A self-sufficient AI video creator capable of turning scripts into structured visual narratives using generative AI tools, with both technical execution skills and basic cinematic understanding.


• 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 your responsibility was in the video creation