Storyboard Artist: Expressive Comedy & Storytelling

nWave; Brussel; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

nWave is seeking a Storyboard Artist to join the pre-production team on an upcoming 3D animated feature film in Brussels. You will translate the screenplay into clear, expressive sequences, working closely with Directors and Storyboard Supervisors.

This on-site Brussels role runs 2 to 6 months, starting October 2026. Candidates should have CG feature film storyboard experience, strong emotional storytelling and collaborative spirit, with a solid portfolio.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in animation storyboarding, ideally on CG feature films.
• Strong foundations in emotional storytelling and comedy.
• Good understanding of staging, composition, camera language, pacing and character acting.
• Ability to clearly communicate a story through images.
• Creative, collaborative and able to work independently.
• Portfolio demonstrating strong visual storytelling and character performance.

Responsibilities

• Translate the screenplay into strong visual storytelling, staging and character acting.
• Develop sequences with a strong sense of comedy, emotion, rhythm and cinematic language.
• Propose creative solutions to strengthen scenes and solve storytelling challenges.
• Work closely with the Directors, Storyboard Supervisor and other pre-production departments.
• Incorporate feedback and revise sequences throughout the storyboard process.

Skills

Storyboarding

Emotional storytelling

Comedy timing

Visual storytelling

Tools

Storyboard Pro

Toon Boom Harmony

Job description

nWave is seeking a Storyboard Artist to join the pre-production team on an upcoming 3D animated feature film in Brussels. You will translate the screenplay into clear, expressive sequences, working closely with Directors and Storyboard Supervisors.

This on-site Brussels role runs 2 to 6 months, starting October 2026. Candidates should have CG feature film storyboard experience, strong emotional storytelling and collaborative spirit, with a solid portfolio.