Horror Storyboard Artist, 2D Series

Job Description

The Storyboard Artist draws a scene-by-scene visual story based on the script and notes from the Director. 

Format: Hybrid/Onsite

Length of role: ASAP - March 2027 (dates may shift)

Compensation: $1690-2100/wk CAD, commensurate with experience and skill level

Hours per week: 40

Work Location: 31 W 3rd Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Y 3T8

Reports to: Supervising Director

*If the work for this position is performed within the geographical jurisdiction of the collective bargaining agreement, it will be covered by that agreement.

Knowledge, Skills and Required Abilities

• Ability to draw in the style of production.
• Strong staging and composition skills.
• Knowledge and experience with Storyboard Pro.
• Proficiency with FileMaker Pro, Adobe Creative Suite, Google Workplace, and MS Office Suite (including Flash, Photoshop and AfterEffects) preferred.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize work to   meet goals and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with different teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced production environment and manage time wisely.
• Work with limited direction, take feedback and iterate on storyboards as tasks progress according to the schedule.
• Ask appropriate questions to understand and complete assignments and tasks on schedule.
• Engage in an open dialogue with production management on any potential roadblocks or concerns in delivering assignments on time.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, written, e-social skills and professional acumen.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Work directly with director, episodic director, designers, storyboard team and production team.
• Develop characters through the storyboard process.
• Implement all executive notes and feedback as needed for sequences.
• Pitch boards to show leadership and editorial as requested.
• Work quickly to iterate new ideas or refine boards.
• Reference storyboard for final designs to make sure storyboard needs are met. 
• Meet with creative supervisors to discuss objectives of storyboard; what is desired or to be achieved.
• Address any problems with creative supervisors; ask necessary questions.
• Communicate progress of work to creative supervisors and to appropriate production staff.
• Follow accurate document management requirements (i.e., file naming and storage) according to the production’s guidelines.
• Meet all deadlines as determined by Line Producer or Production Manager.
• Rough out the visuals first, then finish with tighter drawings.
• Take direction from director(s) regarding translation of script to storyboard.
• Communicate with production team regarding deadlines and deliveries.
• Ensure quality and style of show is consistently achieved in storyboard work.
• Organizing Storyboard Pro files to series standards.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Required Work Habits

• Adhere to all Titmouse, Inc. policies and procedures. 
• Maintain courteous and cooperative manner with all staff and  outside contacts, and demonstrate respect and a positive attitude  toward them at all times during assigned workday. 
• Be a team player, but also take initiative and be flexible in assisting  others to the best of their ability to ensure accurate work product.
• Be organized in work area, files, etc., contributing to the efficiency  and accuracy of work within the assigned workday and avoiding  unnecessary extra time. 
• Be able to comprehend assignments or to clearly and concisely ask  for clarification until the assignment is understood. 
• Exhibit dependability by arriving and leaving work on time; by taking  the allotted time for lunch and breaks; by limiting personal telephone calls and socializing to break periods. 
• Engage in conduct that enables the company to achieve its goal of  providing a professional work environment and that is not disruptive  to that environment. 
• Be willing to put forth your best effort at all times during assigned workday. 
• Maintain confidentiality of all financial, legal and proprietary  matters.