Storyboard Artist

Bardel Entertainment; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 68,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Extended health and wellness benefits

RRSP matching

Job summary

A leading entertainment company is seeking a talented Storyboard Artist to create engaging storyboards for various animation projects. The role involves collaborating with production teams, mentoring junior artists, and ensuring high-quality work meets production deadlines. The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio showcasing storytelling abilities and technical skills. Join a flexible work environment with excellent benefits and a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Storyboard Artist or similar role in animation preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging storyboards based on scripts.
• Collaborate with team members to solve problems.
• Mentor junior team members for senior artists.

Skills

Communication

Storytelling

Character Acting

Tools

Storyboard Pro

Job description

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What You'll Do

• Create engaging storyboards based on scripts, aligning with the project's creative style and technical standards.
• Interpret and revise work based on feedback from leads, supervisors, and directors.
• Work on storyboards ranging from simple to moderately complex.
• Collaborate with leadership, production, and team members to solve problems and share insights.
• Participate in dailies, rounds, and team discussions to contribute to creative and technical improvements.
• Follow pipeline workflows and technical requirements for seamless integration into the production process.
• For senior artists, mentor junior team members through constructive feedback and guidance.
• Maintain consistent quality while meeting production deadlines.
• Manage time effectively to stay on schedule with production needs.
• Keep the team and production staff informed about progress, challenges, and solutions.

Requirements

Previous experience as a Storyboard Artist or similar role in animation is preferred. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for sharing solutions, knowledge, and feedback. A portfolio demonstrating:

• Storyboards with action, comedy, and dialogue-driven scenes using Storyboard Pro
• Clear storytelling with strong compositions, pacing, and smooth transitions
• Expressive character acting with readable poses, emotions, and consistent designs
• Technical skills such as dynamic camera angles, perspective, and action staging

Benefits

Pay Range: CAD $1300 - $2000 per week. Final salary will depend on education, experience, skills, location, and business needs.

Flexible work environment, extended health and wellness benefits from day one, RRSP matching, and more. Our hybrid work model supports remote work with in-studio attendance required during onboarding and Rush Weeks at our Vancouver studio.

If this role interests you, apply now!