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Story Board Artist

Job Description

A Storyboard Artist visualizes scripts and concepts into sequential art that maps out the narrative, action, and camera angles for animated films, TV shows, games, or advertisements. They play a crucial role in pre-production by turning written ideas into visual stories that guide the production team.

Job Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with directors, writers, and producers to interpret scripts and develop visual storytelling strategies.

  • Create storyboards that illustrate the flow of action, character expressions, staging, and camera movements.

  • Revise artwork based on feedback from directors and creative leads.

  • Ensure story continuity, pacing, and mood align with the project’s vision.

  • Present storyboards clearly with annotations to explain motion, transitions, or timing.

  • Work with animators and editors to support production planning and timing.

  • Adapt to different styles depending on project or studio requirements (2D, 3D, or hybrid formats).

Skill Required

  • trong drawing and sketching ability with a good sense of composition and storytelling.

  • Excellent understanding of cinematic language: framing, camera angles, timing, and pacing.

  • Proficiency in storyboard tools like Storyboard Pro, Photoshop, or Toon Boom.

  • Ability to take feedback and work under tight deadlines.

  • Attention to detail and ability to communicate ideas visually and clearly.

  • Knowledge of animation workflows and pipelines is a plus.

  • Degree in Animation, Fine Arts, Film, or a related field (optional but preferred).

 

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