Freelance Storyboard Artist for YouTube Studio (Newscape Studio)

Animationclub; Northern (KY); Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

Newscape Studios is seeking a freelance Storyboard Artist who can work remotely from the USA. The role requires strong skills in Toon Boom Storyboard Pro and rapid draftsmanship to meet tight timelines.

Responsibilities include illustrating scenes, maintaining organized files, and delivering storyboards on schedule. A demo reel is required, with the ability to work as part of a production team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years required experience with Storyboard Pro.
• 1+ years of studio production experience.
• Ability to create clear readable boards for animation production.
• Must be able to work as part of a team.
• Strong literacy with written, verbal and storyboard notes.
• Strong attention to detail and consistency.
• Demo Reel/ Portfolio is required to be considered.

Responsibilities

• Keep an organized and efficient workflow
• Illustrate characters, text, and backgrounds
• Storyboard episodes according to GameToons standards and production timelines
• Delivery of completed storyboards by the scheduled due date.
• Strong working knowledge of Toon Boom Storyboard Pro.
• Fast, confident, and effective draftsmanship.
• Good understanding of film language and cinematography terminology, with the ability to interpret and work from provided shot lists and/or thumbnails
• Ability to create clean, readable storyboards that clearly communicate:
• Character acting
• Staging and composition
• Camera direction and movement
• Rough backgrounds and environmental context
• Maintain consistent character proportions and sizing according to provided model sheets
• Accurately incorporate and complete all notes and revisions provided by the Team Lead or Supervisor by the assigned deadline.
• Maintain an organized project file, including clear scene naming and clean layer structure.
• Strong attention to detail while maintaining the speed necessary for a fast-paced production environment.
• Storyboard Pro license is required

Skills

Team collaboration

Visual storytelling

Fast turnaround

Tools

Toon Boom Storyboard Pro

Job description

Remote (USA)

Level: Mid level

from 11 September

Job Description

Newscape Studios are looking to add Freelance Storyboard Artists to their team. Candidates must have substantial knowledge of Storyboard Pro and quick and strong draftmanship.

Note: The expectation for this role is a quick turn around of 3 days Thursday to Sunday afternoons.

Please review link to the channel link to view their production: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCToxKVrkEuAONR4rFIJ_DyQ

• Keep an organized and efficient workflow
• Illustrate characters, text, and backgrounds
• Storyboard episodes according to GameToons standards and production timelines
• Delivery of completed storyboards by the scheduled due date.
• Strong working knowledge of Toon Boom Storyboard Pro.
• Fast, confident, and effective draftsmanship.
• Good understanding of film language and cinematography terminology, with the ability to interpret and work from provided shot lists and/or thumbnails
• Ability to create clean, readable storyboards that clearly communicate:
• Character acting
• Staging and composition
• Camera direction and movement
• Rough backgrounds and environmental context
• Maintain consistent character proportions and sizing according to provided model sheets
• Accurately incorporate and complete all notes and revisions provided by the Team Lead or Supervisor by the assigned deadline.
• Maintain an organized project file, including clear scene naming and clean layer structure.
• Strong attention to detail while maintaining the speed necessary for a fast-paced production environment.
• Storyboard Pro license is required

Qualifications and Skills:

• 2+ years required experience with Storyboard Pro
• 1+ years of studio production experience
• Ability to create clear readable boards for animation production
• Must be able to work as part of a team
• Strong literacy with written, verbal and storyboard notes
• Strong attention to detail and consistency

Demo Reel/ Portfolio is required to be considered.

Compensation:

• Competitive base pay of: $550 per finalized storyboard (based on 13-18 page of script).
• This is a remote / work from home, Independent Contractor Position.
• Artists with LLCs are preferred but not required.

Requirements

• Demo Reel/ Portfolio is required to be considered.
• Strong working knowledge of Toon Boom Storyboard Pro.
• 2+ years required experience with Storyboard Pro
• 1+ years of studio production experience
• Ability to create clear readable boards for animation production
• Must be able to work as part of a team
• Strong literacy with written, verbal and storyboard notes
• Strong attention to detail and consistency

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