Storyboard Lead

Job Description

Late Night Cartoons, Inc is looking to immediately fill a Full Time position as STORYBOARD LEAD on an adult half-hour comedy series. The production is fast paced with quick turnarounds. The position will last approximately 3 months with the possibility for extension. This is currently a remote position but a New York based candidate is preferred.

Responsibilities
• Read Script; prepare shot ideas, questions and concerns to discuss with Director/AD
• Generate thumbnails for various shots; assign and monitor thumbnail assignments to other team members
• Collaborate in depth with Director and AD on staging solutions when necessary
• Guide Storyboard Team in executing shot for Animatic phase of production, with emphasis on maintaining show's stylistic qualities
• Provide team with feedback on shot composition, timing and acting as necessary
• Handout, track, review, note, re-assign and approve Storyboard tasks using ftrack
• Attend Episode kickoffs and take notes and prepare any questions or concerns
• Identify tasks or assets that should be prioritized to prevent bottlenecks; particularly where new Background or Character Designs will be necessary or helpful
• Occasionally field questions on behalf of Director/AD when necessary
• Adjust or revise existing shots for reuse
• Shepherd shots to Editorial Department for Animatic Assembly

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Previous Leadership experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of Adobe Animate
• Strong sense of acting and timing for character based animation
• Knowledge of Animation Production Pipeline from Storyboard to Post is a must
• Understanding specifics of rigging and puppets is a major plus
• Experience with Adobe Character Animator, Photoshop, After Effects is a major plus
• Reel demonstrating experience in storyboarding for television

FUNCTION: Creative

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d5kk31-3-238-173-209-42 in your application.