Storyboard Artist

Description

Position: Storyboard Artist
Reports to : Head of Story / Director

Position Description and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Director/ Head of Story to explore and develop the visual story.
• Receive written and verbal instructions of a sequence from director / head of story.
• Draw thumbnail sketches through to finished detailed storyboard panels
• Self-manage timelines to ensure all sequences are cast, completed and submitted on schedule.
• Revise, edit and modify sketches as indicated by the Lead Story Artist.
• Illustrate script pages and come up with gags, jokes, and story ideas
• Pitch storyboards to the director / head of story
• Generate creative ideas that are entertaining and funny
• Draw storyboards for scenes assigned
• Assist with visual exploration, research, and/or creation of design (character/environments/props) as required by the story during visual development/pre-production
• To work in adherence to budget and schedule constraints while maintaining continuity within the story, cinematography, aesthetics, mood.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Ability to analyze script pages and translate into storyboard panels
• Ability to express story and character through drawings
• Ability to invent action and express it through drawing
• Ability to present work in a clear and entertaining way
• Able to prioritize appropriately and always meet deadlines.
• Excellent teamwork – ability to work effectively with others.
• Strong written & verbal communication – good at following directions.
• Ability to work under pressure, in a deadline driven environment
• Experience with Photoshop and Wacom Cintiq

Qualifications:

• Experience in traditional 2D and 3D animation production.
• Practical knowledge of cinematic language, acting and staging
• Strong understanding of the principles of animation; emotion, acting, movement is required
• 1-3 years feature film, TV, or DVD storyboarding experience.

Annual Salary : $55,000 to $80,000 - Based on experience

Benefits: Medical Benefits, Dental Benefits, Life Insurance Benefits, Group Insurance Benefits, Vision Care Benefits, Other Benefits