Cinematic Director / Shot Designer (Part-Time Freelance)

About The RoleWe're looking for a Cinematic Director to collaborate with our creative team on high-energy brand video content. We bring the ideas and scripts—you bring the expertise to make them visually stunning and perfectly paced.The twist? While we create cinematic AI-generated videos, you don't need AI experience to start. We'll teach you our AI workflows as you work with us. Your job is to bring traditional filmmaking expertise while learning cutting-edge AI video tools that will supercharge your creative output.Engagement: Part-time freelance, project-basedLocation: Remote, but must be available to work and communicate during EST (Eastern Standard Time) business hours.What You'll DoAdvise on Shot Lists: Review our shot lists and provide expert input on what will work, what won't, and what's missingDesign Shot Sequences: Determine the best shots to use and specify exactly what should happen in each frame to create seamless transitionsBuild Visual Flow: Ensure shots connect and build tempo—guiding how each moment transitions to the nextProvide Technical Direction: Specify camera angles, movements, framing, timing, and action needed for each shotElevate the Vision: Take our creative concepts and level them up with your cinematic expertiseLearn AI Workflows: We'll train you on our AI video generation processes so you can eventually create and direct AI content independentlyCollaborate Iteratively: Work closely with our team through the process, from pre-production planning to final shot selectionThe WorkflowWe provide: Initial concept, script, and rough shot listYou refine: Review and advise on the shot list—what to add, remove, or changeYou design: Break down each shot with specific direction on what needs to happenYou guide transitions: Map out how shots flow together to build energy and tempoYou select: Help choose the best takes and guide the edit for maximum impactYou learn: We teach you our AI video tools and techniques along the wayEssential RequirementsWhat We're Looking ForEST Timezone overlap: Must be available for real-time collaboration during EST business hoursStrong cinematography foundation: Deep understanding of what makes shots work—composition, lighting, movement, pacingShot-by-shot thinking: Can visualize and articulate exactly what needs to happen in each frameTransition mastery: Know how to connect shots so they flow seamlessly and build momentumTechnical communication: Can clearly specify camera work, action, timing, and compositionTempo & pacing: Understand how to build energy through shot selection and sequencingCommercial aesthetic: Experience with premium brand content (Nike, athletic brands, lifestyle)Responsive communication: Quick turnaround times and availability for feedback sessionsCuriosity about AI: No AI experience required, but you should be excited to learnBonus PointsExperience as a DP or editor (understanding multiple roles)Can storyboard or create shot referencesUnderstanding of what works on social platformsExperience working with lean, efficient production teamsAny exposure to AI tools (even if just experimenting)Your Portfolio Should IncludeCommercial/brand work showing strong cinematographyExamples demonstrating your ability to build tempo and energyShot lists, storyboards, or pre-production materials (if available)Before/after examples showing your creative inputNote: No AI work required—we care about your filmmaking eyeThis Role Is Perfect For Someone Who✓ Loves the technical craft of shot design and sequencing✓ Can communicate creative vision clearly and specifically✓ Enjoys collaborative creative work (not just solo directing)✓ Has strong opinions on what makes a shot work or not✓ Gets excited about building momentum through visual storytelling✓ Can move fast and iterate efficiently✓ Is available for part-time freelance projects during EST hours✓ Wants to be at the forefront of AI filmmaking while it's still earlyWhat You'll LearnWe'll teach you our complete AI video workflow, including:How to translate traditional filmmaking techniques into AI promptsShot consistency and character control in AI videoAI tools like Runway, Midjourney, Veo, and othersHow to art direct AI-generated footageTechniques for creating cinematic AI content that doesn't look "AI"Our proven formulas for viral AI video contentThis is your chance to become an expert in AI filmmaking while getting paid to learn.What Success Looks LikeVideos that feel cinematic and premium, regardless of budgetContent that makes people stop scrolling in the first 2 secondsSmooth transitions that viewers don't even notice—they just feel the flowShots that build to a satisfying payoff or emotional momentWork that looks way more expensive than it actually wasEventually: You directing AI video projects independentlyTypes of Projects You'll Work OnProduct launches: Dynamic reveals with building energyLifestyle content: Authentic but elevated brand storytellingAthletic/action content: High-energy movement and performanceSocial-first ads: 15-60 second spots optimized for engagementBrand campaigns: Multi-shot sequences that tell a complete storyAI experiments: Pushing the boundaries of what's possible with AI videoWhy This Role Is UniqueAI video is exploding right now. The people who master both traditional filmmaking AND AI tools in the next 6-12 months will be incredibly valuable. This role lets you develop that rare combination while working on real client projects. You'll gain skills that most directors won't have for years.