Storyboard Artist - 3D

Job Description

At Mainframe Studios, we’re creators first. We eat creative and technical challenges for breakfast and come back for more. We’ve been doing this for 25+ years, and we’re still going strong. From our artists to our technical and production folks, everyone is passionate about collaborating on some kickass projects. With partners like Mattel, Netflix, DreamWorks, Sony, Silvergate, and Nickelodeon, it's no wonder we’ve established ourselves as a creative force to be reckoned with.

In crewing our shows, Mainframe Studios values the strength in the diversity of backgrounds, lived experiences, and identities. We welcome and encourage applicants who bring new perspectives and experiences to our teams. We strongly encourage people from BIPOC, LGBTQ2S+, and Indigenous communities and those with diverse abilities to apply.

WE WANT YOU (and your mad skills)!

On a CG animated production, the Storyboard Artist’s role is to work with the Director or Head of Story to translate the script into a visual medium.

In this role you will:

• Creates story sequences that reflect the emotional, action, and or comedic intent of a scene/sequence.
• Actively participates in brainstorming sessions to develop story, emotional, and comedic ideas.
• Strong abilities to use staging, shot composition, screen directio,n and cutting for effective storytelling.
• Focuses on continuity from shot-to-shot in their assigned sequence in addition to collaborating with other story artists to ensure continuity from sequence to sequence.
• Depending on the project's requirements, the Storyboard artist generates artwork ranging from thumbnails to digitally enhanced final storyboard panels.
• Collaborates with editorial to provide materials to be cut into the story reel.
• Collaborates with pre-visualization artists to ensure a smooth transition into 3D.

Need to have:

• Strong drawing skills with the ability to capture character action, emotion and attitude through storyboard panels.
• Excellent storytelling skills.
• Solid knowledge of film grammar, shot composition and cinematographic tools and their use for optimal storytelling.
• Ability to adapt to a variety of styles ranging from cartoony to realistic.
• Experience with digital storyboarding tools.

Software you will use:

• Storyboard Pro
• Photoshop
• Blender

Nice to have:

• Degree and/or diploma in fine arts, animation, Game Development or equivalent experience is preferred.
• 2+ years of experience working in a professional environment within their discipline.

--

Mainframe Studios is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which means we will not discriminate against any individual based on race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable law. This policy applies to every aspect of employment at Mainframe Studios, including recruitment, hiring, training, advancement, and termination. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and partners. Should you require accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please let us know your requirements when contacted.