Story Artist

Skydance Animation is seeking experienced Story Artists to join their team across upcoming feature film productions. In this role, you will be responsible for translating scripts and ideas into compelling visual storytelling, developing storyboard sequences that support the overall creative vision of the film.

Responsibilities

• Create storyboard sequences that effectively execute story, character, emotional, comedic, and cinematic objectives through strong visual storytelling and performance
• Meet with Directors, Head of Story, and creative supervisors to discuss storyboard objectives, sequence intent, and overall storytelling goals for the film
• Translate scripts, outlines, and creative direction into clear and engaging storyboard panels that support pacing, staging, composition, camera language, and continuity
• Collaborate closely with creative leadership and Editorial to refine sequences through multiple rounds of feedback and iteration
• Demonstrate proficiency in creative tools such as Photoshop or Storyboard Pro, including timeline management, camera motion, dialogue placement, and sequence organization
• Maintain consistency with the visual style, tone, and storytelling quality established for the production
• Pitch storyboard sequences clearly and effectively to Directors, creative leadership, and internal teams as needed
• Address creative challenges proactively by communicating with supervisors, asking thoughtful questions, and contributing visual storytelling solutions
• Ensure all storyboard revisions, notes, and feedback are accurately incorporated within assigned deadlines
• Communicate progress, updates, and production needs to creative supervisors and appropriate production staff throughout the process
• Follow production workflows and document management requirements, including file organization, naming conventions, and storage procedures
• Meet deadlines and production schedules as established by Producers and Production Management while maintaining a high level of artistic quality
• Attend and contribute to story meetings, reviews, pitches, screenings, and other relevant production discussions
• Assist with additional story-related assignments and special projects as needed in support of the production

Skills

• 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

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