Storyboard Artist

Full Time Job
Storyboard Artist (The Boondocks)

Sony Pictures Television is looking for talented storyboard artists to work on a high profile upcoming animated series. The show is a mix of ''sit-com'' comedy and high-action with complex fight choreography that requires artists to have skillful draftsmanship, a strong sense of shot direction, and the ability to thrive in a deadline-driven work environment. Artists must have a strong sense of anime influenced art in their story-boarding style.

In this role, you will work closely with directors and supervisors to transform scripts into epic animatic sequences that convey drama, action and comedy. This will be a remote position and artists will not be required to be in an office. All applicants must be Local 839 IATSE.

Responsibilities:

• Report to Director daily for assignment direction and notes
• Read scripts and be familiar with story and jokes
• Daily check in with Production Managers for updated designs and audio
• Responsible for completing assignments on schedule
• Maintain quality and continuity of storyboards within the show
• Implement all executive notes
• Reference storyboard for final designs to make sure storyboard needs are met
• Strive for excellent communication within team

Qualifications:

• Must show a strong anime influenced art and story-boarding style
• Ability to align with style and sensibility of show
• Strong in comedy, action, emotional storytelling, and character interaction
• Strong staging, composition and cinematography skills
• Strong draftsmanship, ability to draw characters on model and in a 3 dimensional setting
• Solid and consistent time-management skills

*Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

* Sony Pictures - CA - Culver City Area & Studios