Concept Artist (Storyboards)

TL;DR

Concept Artist (Storyboards): Create high-quality storyboards, beat boards, and keyframes for an unannounced game, focusing on cinematic flow and visual storytelling. With an accent on sequential storytelling, composition, and collaboration. Focus on translating scripts and narrative direction into clear visual sequences and managing dynamic priorities in a hybrid work environment.

Location: Hybrid role based in Irvine, California, United States

Salary: $34.28 - $63.42 hourly

Company

hirify.global is a premier developer and publisher of critically acclaimed and genre-defining video games with a global player base.

What you will do

• Create high-quality storyboards, beat boards, and keyframes defining cinematic flow and emotional pacing.
• Translate scripts, music, and narrative beats into clear visual sequences.
• Collaborate with Art Director, Creative Director, Production, and cross-disciplinary teams to align vision and execution.
• Support narrative mission content, cinematics, trailers, and presentations through strong visual storytelling.
• Iterate quickly based on feedback while maintaining clarity and cohesion.
• Maintain organized files and workflows integrating into production pipelines.

Requirements

• Location: Must be based in or near Irvine, California, USA
• 5+ years professional experience in concept art, storyboarding, or visual development.
• Proven experience delivering storyboards for cinematics, trailers, or experiential media.
• Strong understanding of composition, camera language, staging, timing, rhythm, and visual continuity.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary creative teams.
• Self-motivated with strong ownership and accountability.

Nice to have

• Experience working through early development R&D phases.
• Ability to stretch into other areas of concept art.
• Passion for playing a variety of video games.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and insurance benefits.
• 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and charitable donation matching.
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick time, parental leave, and other leaves.
• Mental health and wellbeing programs, fitness programs, and free/discounted games.
• Relocation assistance if geographic move is required.

Hiring process

• Submission of portfolio showcasing storyboard and sequential storytelling work.
• Evaluation of experience and skills relevant to storyboarding and concept art.
• Interviews and feedback iterations to assess fit and collaboration ability.