Summary :

The Storyboard artist draws a scene-by-scene visual story based on script. 

Responsibilities:

• Create storyboard:  thumbnail/rough storyboard panels through delivery of finished storyboard sequences 

• Ensure that the vision and style of the show is consistently adhered to through execution of action, staging, dialogue and camera 

• Pitch storyboards to Director, crew and Executives 

• Address notes from Director and Creative Supervisors 

• Collaborate with creative department heads and production to review goals and vision for the storyboards and discuss concerns, timelines and complexity, given the parameters of the schedule; Responsible for completing all deliverables on time and according to production schedule and within guidelines/show parameters such as number of scenes, complexity requirements, etc.  

• ​​Ensure that storyboard includes all final dialogue, backgrounds, direction, camera moves and action by making drawing or text changes in description, dialogue or numbering​ 

• Submit work that appropriately aligns with production and workflow guidelines requirements (i.e., naming conventions and storage) 

Qualifications :

• Minimum of 2 - 3 years storyboard experience and/or training on a similar show 

• Knowledge and experience with television animation production pipeline a plus 

• Knowledge of software and hardware including Cintiq, Toon Boon Storyboard Pro, and Photoshop 

Skills: 

• Ability to align with style and sensibility of show 

• Strong in comedy, action, emotional storytelling, and character interaction 

• Strong staging, composition and cinematography skills 

• Ability to draw characters and environments on model within show style 

• Ability to write clear and specific direction on storyboards 

• Solid and consistent time-management skills 

Education 

• Bachelor degree or equivalent work experience 

Job Location: Burbank, CA