Storyboard Revisionist

Job Description

At Brown Bag Films, our motto is simple: “We Love Animation™.” And we mean it — we put our artists at the heart of everything we do. As one of the most creatively driven animation studios, we are passionate about creating high-quality, engaging content for kids and families everywhere.

We are currently looking for a Storyboard Revisionist to join our talented team here at our Dublin Studio. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality on schedule storyboard revision panels of assigned series to Production and Post Production departments.

Please note that our studio operates on a hybrid model, with two days per week required in the studio.

This is a Fixed-Term, 9-12 month contract (depending on project) based in our Dublin Studio.

The successful candidate must have the right to work in Ireland for the duration of the contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Responding efficiently to notes and translating revisions during storyboard review and animatic process.
• Proactively communicating regularly with Director and Post Production to keep the department updated on progress and delivery deadline.
• Proactively communicating with the Previz department as needed.
• Providing accurate time bids.
• Undertaking revisions and updating revisions tracker.
• Emailing clear approvals communications for Director and Post Production.
• Adhering to the quality and style of the show and make sure it is consistently achieved in drawings.
• Ensuring all the required reference material is available to allow for success.
• Organising and updating the storyboard production folders regularly.
• Providing feedback to Production on recurring issues regarding board deliveries and identifying solutions.

Key Requirements

• Knowledge
  • Good understanding of acting and animation posing.
  • Good understanding of cinematography, staging and composition
  • Appreciation of production schedule and deadlines.
• Experience
  • 3D animation experience (desirable).
  • Background in producing storyboard revisions on several previous productions - successfully.
  • Track record of working effectively with production and Director teams.
  • Demonstrable passion for storytelling.
  • Experienced in digital drawing techniques.
• Technical Skills
  • Excellent drawing skills.
  • Ensure the quality and consistency of the project’s vision and style in all revised storyboards
  • Ability to draw to a high quality within tight deadlines.
  • Ability to translate Director’s creative vision.
  • Ability to interpret script and translate it into visual form.
  • Ability to respond efficiently to notes and take creative direction & feedback.
  • Strong composition skills.
  • Must be able to use digital software such as Storyboard Pro and Photoshop.
  • Animation Qualification (desirable).

Salary: 33,000.00 - 36,000.00