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Full Time Job

Story Artist, Animation Feature

DreamWorks Animation

Glendale, CA 05-01-2022
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
  • Mid (2-5 years) Experience
Job Description

Responsibilities
Generates storyboards based on script pages and direction to represent the visualization of the film.

Job Duties:
• Analyzes the script and creates storyboards based on interpretation of the pages or prompts.
• Collaborates with the Director(s), Producer and Head of Story to realize storyboards that reflect the tone of the film.
• Develop characters through the storyboard process.
• Incorporate notes and feedback as needed for sequences.
• Pitches boards to show leadership and editorial as requested.
• Works quickly to iterate new ideas or refine boards.
• Demonstrates strong and efficient drawing abilities that convey acting, staging and action.

Qualifications/Requirements
• Knowledge of acting, anatomy, perspective, staging and composition.
• Ability to come up with inventive ideas to plus story material.
• Strong sense of entertainment and humor.
• Understanding of editorial.
• Ability to present the storyboard in an effective manner.
• Knowledge or willingness to learn applicable software for creation and asset management.
• Strong time management skills.

Desired Characteristics
• Working knowledge of Photoshop or similar software
• BA in Art, Animation or equivalent work experience preferred
• 3+ years professional experience preferred

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rz5qmq-18-119-131-178-42 in your application.