SUMMARY: Story Artists work with a team of the Directors, Producers, and Head of Story to create a visual representation of the animation's narrative. These artists translate the script into pictures by producing a series of panels of drawings that plan out the film's story, action, humor, continuity and pacing. This is a union covered position.
RESPONSIBILITIES:- Working from a script or descriptions, develop storyboards (thumbnail/rough storyboard panels) that depict the action, camera placement and acting of sequences.
- Draw everything from quick sketches to finished detailed storyboard panels.
- Pitch storyboards to the director, head of story, crew, and executives.
- Discover and create innovative ideas with performance, action, and humor.
- Draw storyboards for assigned sequences and revise, edit, and modify sketches as many times as needed.
- Ensure that the vision and style of the show is consistently adhered to through execution of action, staging, dialogue and camera.
- Address story and structure problems. We especially value artists that can improve entertainment value!.
- Supervision of the story team, including conducting interviews, making hiring recommendations, and providing feedback to Artists throughout the production.
QUALIFICATIONS:- Robust draftsmanship with a sense of design, appeal and composition.
- Ability to work on a range of projects (action, comedy and drama sequences) and in a variety of styles from comic to realistic and highly stylized.
- Great writing skills.
- Strong character acting sensibilities; able to convey personality, emotion, and movement.
- Strong staging, composition and cinematography skills.
- Capable of drawing characters and environments on model within show style.
- Ability to write clear and specific directions on storyboards to communicate with the team.
- Can manage time efficiently and work independently.
- Work creatively in a fast paced production environment.
- Must be open to direction and able to embrace change.
- Self motivated, good interpersonal skills, and an excellent teammate with a phenomenal outlook.
- Knowledge of software and hardware including Cintiq, Toon Boom Storyboard Pro and Photoshop.
The anticipated base salary for this position is $53.37/hour to $80/hour. This role qualifies for benefits pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement. The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors.
To apply, please submit a resume and a link to your work. Please make sure to include any passwords needed to review your work in your resume or cover letter.
