Story Artist

TL;DR

Story Artist (Animation): Develop storyboards from scripts to visually represent animation narratives with an accent on character acting, composition, and cinematography. Focus on creating detailed storyboard panels, pitching ideas, and supervising the story team to ensure consistent show style and entertainment value.

Location: Los Angeles, California, United States

Salary: $61.12–$77.00 per hour

Company

hirify.global is a pre-production animation studio based in Los Angeles, creating feature animation and animated series with a focus on bold and innovative visual storytelling.

What you will do

• Develop storyboards depicting action, camera placement, and acting from scripts or descriptions.
• Draw sketches and detailed storyboard panels, revising as needed.
• Pitch storyboards to directors, producers, and executives.
• Create innovative ideas with performance, action, and humor.
• Ensure consistent show vision and style through execution of action, staging, dialogue, and camera.
• Supervise the story team, including hiring and providing feedback.

Requirements

• Location: Must be onsite in Los Angeles, California, United States
• Strong draftsmanship with design, appeal, and composition skills.
• Ability to work on diverse project styles and genres.
• Excellent writing and clear communication skills.
• Proficiency with Cintiq, Toon Boom Storyboard Pro, and Photoshop.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.