Story Artist

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of professional storyboard experience and/or relevant training on a feature film, television series, or comparable production environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong drawing and visual storytelling skills with the ability to communicate emotion, character performance, acting, staging, and cinematic clarity through storyboard work
• Proficiency with industry tools (Photoshop, Storyboard Pro, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to and work within the established visual style and storytelling language of a production
• Strong understanding of composition, staging, camera language, continuity, pacing, and screen direction
• Solid draftsmanship and foundational drawing skills, including character acting, anatomy, perspective, and posing
• Ability to interpret creative direction, apply feedback constructively, and iterate quickly within a collaborative production environment
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines
• Comfortable managing multiple assignments and adapting to evolving creative and production needs
• Knowledge of additional design, editorial, or production software is a plus

Additional Information

At Skydance Animation, we are seeking experienced Story Artists in afreelance or full-time capacityto join our team across upcoming feature film productions. In this role, you will play a critical part in bringing stories to life by translating scripts, ideas, and character-driven moments into compelling visual storytelling. Through dynamic staging, cinematic composition, expressive acting, and strong pacing, you will help shape the emotional and narrative direction of the film from early development through production. Working closely with Director(s), the Head of Story, the story team, and fellow creatives, the Story Artist will develop entertaining and emotionally resonant storyboard sequences that support the overall creative vision of the film. The ideal candidate is a strong visual storyteller with a deep understanding of character performance, filmmaking language, and story structure, as well as the ability to expand loose concepts into fully realized scenes that balance humor, emotion, and action. This position is based in Los Angeles, California, and requires the selected candidate to be located with in the greater Los Angeles area. The compensation range for this position in Los Angeles, CA is $2388.40 - 4,200/week. The rate offered may vary based on the candidate's location, qualifications, experience and relevant expertise, among other factors. The range indicated is for base salary only and does not reflect the total compensation package, including bonus, benefits, etc. #Animation

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