2D Storyboard Artist

Job Description

Boulder Media is on the lookout for a 2D Storyboard Artist. It is a full-time, specified-purpose role with hybrid working arrangements (i.e., remote and in-studio working). The successful candidate will be available to start in Summer 2025. This role is a hybrid position with fully-remote work considered for the right candidate. The closing date for the applications is the 21st April 2025.

About us

Established in 2000, Boulder Media has become one of Ireland's largest animation studios. Combining our passion, expertise, and experience, we believe in the power of our creativity and our ability to deliver world-class animated entertainment experiences. Boulder has produced many great shows, including Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends, The Amazing World of Gumball, El Tigre, Wander Over Yonder, My Little Pony: Pony Life, DC Super Hero Girls, Transformers Cyberverse, Danger Mouse, Cat Burglar, and the Netflix hit feature film – My Little Pony: A New Generation.

About our culture

Boulder Media is not only a very hard-working creative studio, but we also have a jam-packed social calendar. From celebrating the end of each show with wrap parties to our famous Halloween fancy dress and Christmas celebrations to bake-offs, table quizzes, dungeons & dragons, online and offline meet-ups, and sketch-ups. We put on cultural events to celebrate our international staff and make them feel at home, away from home. What makes Boulder Media special is the people that fill the studio and bring life to everything we do. Boulder is a family, a very nurturing and open space for all to come and be themselves and express who they are through creativity. We would love you to be part of our animation adventure!

About the role

The role of the Storyboard artist is to translate the script and the director's vision into a series of panels of images to plan the shots and ensure continuity between them. You'll use your experience in storytelling and cinematography to create engaging characters and clarity within the sequences and story points.

Skills & Other Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Read through the script, do sketches and write notes to present to the Director/Art Director.
• Discuss ideas with the Directors and follow their notes as required.
• Ensure that all necessary materials are present before starting your sequence i.e., Art Director sketches, Concepts Prop and Character Design references.
• Address any problems with the Director/Supervisor; ask necessary questions.
• Consider assumptions and limitations that might be within a project's specifications.
• Plan out your work and schedule to ensure work is finished in a timely manner.
• Communicate the progress of work to the Director/Storyboard Supervisor and to the appropriate production staff.
• Ensure quality and style of show is consistently achieved in storyboard work.
• Complete the first pass of the storyboard within clearly defined timeframes.
• Clean up storyboard considering client and director's notes.
• Follow proper document management requirements (i.e., file naming and storage) according to the production's guidelines.
• Meet all deadlines as determined by the director or Storyboard Supervisor.
• Attend and contribute to relevant meetings and pitches as needed.
• Any other duties company management may deem necessary and reasonably require from time to time.

What would we look for?

• 3+ years of storyboard experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong understanding of storytelling in storyboard format.
• Strong drawing skills – character posing and acting, also location layouts.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the style of the show.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn applicable design software and hardware (e.g., Storyboard Pro).
• Ability to carry out re-takes on own storyboards.
• Strong time-management skills.
• The ability to multitask is a plus.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.

What do we offer?

• Competitive salary, depending on skills and experience;
• 21 days holidays per annum (pro rata);
• An extra day off for Good Friday each year;
• Time off for Christmas;
• Paid sick leave;
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity package;
• Death-In-Service Benefit;
• Employee Assistance Programme;
• Vision/Eye Care;
• Temporary Remote Work Abroad;
• Various in-house social events such as Cake & Fruit Day, Screening nights, Games nights, to name a few.

Boulder Media is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting diversity and inclusion within our work environment. All applicants, regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, race, or membership of the Travelling Community, will be given equal consideration for employment based on their skills, experience, and potential

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at [email protected] to request accommodation.