Storyboard Artists

Job Description

We are looking for experienced and talented storyboard artists to join the team on one of our 2D animated series. The storyboard artist must have a passion for drawing and translating a story into a visual medium. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborating with the Director and Storyboard team to create high-quality, dynamic storyboard panels that reflect the Director’s vision
• Using scripts and thumbnails to design boards in conjunction with the Director and Storyboard Supervisor to produce fully realized storyboards , including action descriptions, dialogue, camera moves, cuts, hook-ups, etc.
• Maintaining awareness of the show’s continuity and ensuring the style and quality of the production is consistently met in board work
• Communicating progress or issues with Directors, Storyboard Supervisor and Production to ensure all deadlines are met
• Pitching thumbnails / rough storyboards and revise based on feedback
• Using existing templates and following established formatting guidelines and naming conventions

Qualifications & Requirements:

• 2+ years experience as a Storyboard Artist for a 2D animated series is preferred
• Outstanding drawing skills and sense of appeal, design, character, staging and composition
• Strong understanding of storytelling principles and techniques
• Strong posing, acting, and dramatic and comedic timing skills
• Ability to receive constructive feedback in a professional and positive manner
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficiency in Toon Boom Storyboard Pro
• Please provide a link to your portfolio or work showcasing 2D storyboards or animatics (before revisions if possible). Preschool-appropriate samples are preferred if available

Industrial Brothers is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all suitably qualified persons, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

All candidates must be Canadian citizens or have PR status and live in Ontario.