Storyboard Artist

Description

Blizzard Entertainment is looking for a talented story artist to assist our cinematics team in creating the next generation of our award-winning cinematics! The story artist will not only function as a conventional storyboard artist but additionally will contribute collaboratively to both story and sequence development with the director.

Responsibilities

• Receive written and verbal descriptions of a sequence from the Director.
• Draw storyboards that depict the action, camera placement, and acting of the characters in that sequence.
• Hone, refine, delete, or create dialog where needed.
• Present the storyboards to the director and other members of the story team.
• Once approved, pass storyboards on to the team.
• Create new drawings to fix and change sequences throughout the production process.
• Create and pitch alternate story solutions to the director.

Requirements

• Able to create story ideas and options to story ideas
• Composition and presentation skills
• Able to present work in a clear and entertaining way
• Entertaining acting ideas
• Strong layout and design skills
• Strong, communicative draftsmanship
• Able to work quickly, when necessary
• Able to work collaboratively, create and then change gears
• Basic knowledge of film is required, including language, acting, and craft
• Basic Photoshop experience recommended, but not required
• A degree or equivalent in Computer Graphics, Animation, Film-making, or other related course

Pluses

• Knowledge and experience using editing software
• Previous experience as a storyboard artist in the game or movie industries