Creative Director, Video (AI Robotics)

Location: Hybrid, with 3+ days per week in-office in Milpitas, California

Company

hirify.global is an AI robotics company developing Physical AI-powered robots for dull, dirty, and dangerous industrial work, with a focus on real-world deployment and scalability.

What you will do

• Own end-to-end production of brand films, technical demos, and company videos from concept and scripting through shooting, editing, sound, color, and final delivery.
• Develop treatments, scripts, and storyboards; direct on-site shoots and guide cinematography, sound, motion, VFX, and post-production.
• Personally shoot and edit video when required, or direct crews and agencies for larger productions.
• Translate robotics and engineering progress into clear, memorable, and technically accurate stories.
• Define hirify.global’s cinematic language and create repeatable video formats for campaigns, launches, the website, social media, recruiting, and sales.
• Direct editors, cinematographers, motion and VFX artists, 3D specialists, and agencies while managing briefs, budgets, schedules, reviews, files, and usage rights.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in creative direction, brand content, commercial filmmaking, or integrated production, including hands-on leadership of video work.
• Strong portfolio covering high-quality films, technical or product videos, and digital campaigns.
• Hands-on ability to shoot and edit high-quality video and make decisions across camera, lighting, audio, motion, and finishing.
• Ability to explain complex technical subjects clearly and credibly without overstating product capabilities.
• Experience with integrated campaigns, agencies, production partners, schedules, budgets, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Must collaborate in the Milpitas office at least 3 days per week.

Nice to have

• Experience with robotics, AI, industrial technology, aerospace, defense, automotive, or other complex hardware products.
• Hands-on strength in cinematography, editing, motion design, 3D, VFX, photography, or web workflows.
• Experience building an internal studio, content operation, asset library, or trusted production network.

Culture & Benefits

• Choice of full-time employment or an initial 3–6-month contractor engagement, with an opportunity to transition to full-time.
• Competitive stock options and equity programs.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance and a 401(k) plan.
• Visa sponsorship and green card support are available for qualified candidates.
• Lunches, dinners, a fully stocked kitchen, and regular team-building events.