Storyboard Artist

Smear Frames; West Bengal; On-site; INR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Smear Frames, a CGI animation studio based in Kolkata, India, is seeking a passionate and creative Storyboard Artist to join their team. The successful candidate will focus on storyboarding for high-quality CGI animation content.

The role involves producing storyboard illustrations, managing deadlines, and researching design inspirations. Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop is essential, along with strong visual storytelling skills.

Qualifications

• Very good proficiency with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; basic knowledge of Adobe After Effects.
• Hands‑on experience with Adobe Illustrator, with storyboarding as the primary focus.
• Strong visual storytelling skills and an eye for composition.

Responsibilities

• Understand the brand, product, and creative concept to deliver the output most creatively.
• Adhere to deadlines and manage time effectively.
• Explain and pitch ideas clearly to the creative team.
• Respond positively to feedback and refine work based on input.
• Research topics and gather reference material for design inspiration.
• Create specification sheets, noting dimensions and details.
• Produce storyboard illustrations for explainer videos and animatic sequences.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Visual storytelling

Adobe After Effects

Communication skills

Job description

Job Overview

We are a 3D animation and visual effects studio for interactive content development and a production of high-quality CGI animation content for television series, DVDs, full-length features.

Smear Frames is a CGI animation studio based in Kolkata, India. We are hiring a curious, passionate, and creative Storyboard Artist to work on our short film.

Responsibilities

• Understand the brand, product, and creative concept to deliver the output most creatively.
• Adhere to deadlines and manage time effectively.
• Explain and pitch ideas clearly to the creative team.
• Respond positively to feedback and refine work based on input.
• Research topics and gather reference material for design inspiration.
• Create accurate specification sheets, noting dimensions and details for production staff.
• Produce storyboard illustrations for explainer videos, motion graphics, and animatic sequences.

Qualifications

• Very good proficiency with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; basic knowledge of Adobe After Effects.
• Hands‑on experience with Adobe Illustrator, with storyboarding as the primary focus.
• Strong visual storytelling skills and an eye for composition.
• Good English communication skills are an advantage.