Job Description
Newscape Studios are looking to add Freelance Storyboard Artists to their team. Candidates must have substantial knowledge of Storyboard Pro and quick and strong draftmanship.
Note: The expectation for this role is a quick turn around of 3 days Thursday to Sunday afternoons.
Please review link to the channel link to view their production: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCToxKVrkEuAONR4rFIJ_DyQ
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Keep an organized and efficient workflow
- Illustrate characters, text, and backgrounds
- Storyboard episodes according to GameToons standards and production timelines
- Delivery of completed storyboards by the scheduled due date.
- Strong working knowledge of Toon Boom Storyboard Pro.
- Fast, confident, and effective draftsmanship.
- Good understanding of film language and cinematography terminology, with the ability to interpret and work from provided shot lists and/or thumbnails
- Ability to create clean, readable storyboards that clearly communicate:
- Character acting
- Staging and composition
- Camera direction and movement
- Rough backgrounds and environmental context
- Maintain consistent character proportions and sizing according to provided model sheets
- Accurately incorporate and complete all notes and revisions provided by the Team Lead or Supervisor by the assigned deadline.
- Maintain an organized project file, including clear scene naming and clean layer structure.
- Strong attention to detail while maintaining the speed necessary for a fast-paced production environment.
- Storyboard Pro license is required
Qualifications and Skills:
- 2+ years required experience with Storyboard Pro
- 1+ years of studio production experience
- Ability to create clear readable boards for animation production
- Must be able to work as part of a team
- Strong literacy with written, verbal and storyboard notes
- Communicate effectively
- Great listening skills
- Great time management skills
- Comfortable in meeting deadlines
- Strong attention to detail and consistency
Demo Reel/ Portfolio is required to be considered.
Compensation:
- Competitive base pay of: $550 per finalized storyboard (based on 13-18 page of script).
- This is a remote / work from home, Independent Contractor Position.
- Artists with LLCs are preferred but not required.
How to Apply:
Fill out their application form in their career page: https://newscapestudios.applytojob.com/apply/GXFkNIPKUO/Freelance-Storyboard-Artist
OR
Apply through LinkedIn, for their LinkedIn job post click on the Reply button below.
Requirements
- Demo Reel/ Portfolio is required to be considered.
- Strong working knowledge of Toon Boom Storyboard Pro.
- 2+ years required experience with Storyboard Pro
- 1+ years of studio production experience
- Ability to create clear readable boards for animation production
- Must be able to work as part of a team
- Strong literacy with written, verbal and storyboard notes
- Communicate effectively
- Great listening skills
- Great time management skills
- Comfortable in meeting deadlines
- Strong attention to detail and consistency
Offer includes
Salary
$550 per storyboard
