A Y Combinator-backed startup is working on a tool that could redefine how filmmakers work with artificial intelligence. Flick, part of the YC F25 batch, is hiring a front-end engineer to build what it calls the 'Figma for AI filmmaking.'

The company wants to create a collaborative interface for generating and editing video content using AI models. The job posting emphasizes the need for strong front-end skills to design the user experience from scratch. The role involves building real-time collaboration features and intuitive controls for AI-driven video workflows.

The Figma Approach to AI Video

Figma became a standard tool for design teams because of its browser-based collaboration and clean interface. Flick is applying that same concept to filmmaking. Instead of working in separate tools for scripting, storyboarding and rendering, users could handle everything in one shared workspace.

AI filmmaking tools currently exist but often lack polished interfaces. Many require command-line knowledge or separate software to manage different stages of production. Flick aims to streamline that process with a visual, drag-and-drop environment where teams can collaborate in real time.

The company has not disclosed which AI models it will support. The focus for now is on building the front end that ties everything together. The hired engineer will work directly with the founding team to set the design direction.

Why This Matters

The rise of generative video tools is reshaping the film and content creation industry. Platforms like Runway and Pika have shown what is possible, but they remain fragmented. A unified tool that simplifies collaboration could lower the barrier for independent filmmakers and small studios.

Professional editors and VFX artists face pressure to adapt to AI workflows. Tools like Flick could either complement their skills or disrupt traditional roles. The outcome depends on how accessible and collaborative the platform becomes.

For investors and startups, this hire signals that Flick is serious about product development before seeking broader funding. Y Combinator backing gives the company credibility. If Flick delivers on its vision, it could attract major attention from both the film industry and the AI community.

The position is remote-friendly and open to experienced engineers who want to shape a product from the ground up. Flick has not announced a public launch date.