Story Artist: Craft Bold Visual Narratives

confidential; United States; On-site; USD 74,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits per union agreement

Job summary

Sony Pictures Animation in Los Angeles is seeking a Story Artist to translate scripts into storyboard panels and lead visual storytelling. You will draft thumbnails through finished boards, pitch to directors, and help shape action, humor, and pacing across sequences.

The role emphasizes strong drawing, writing, and collaboration in a fast-paced production environment, with union benefits and opportunities to influence style and storytelling choices.

Qualifications

• Robust draftsmanship with design, appeal and composition.
• Ability to work on action, comedy and drama in multiple styles.
• Strong writing and storytelling abilities.
• Character acting sensibilities; convey personality and movement.
• Staging, composition and cinematography skills.
• Ability to draw characters/environments in show style.
• Write clear, specific directions on storyboards.
• Time management; work independently in a fast-paced production.
• Open to direction; strong interpersonal teamwork.
• Familiarity with Cintiq, Toon Boom Storyboard Pro and Photoshop.

Responsibilities

• Develop storyboards from script to depict action, camera, acting.
• Draw quick sketches to finished storyboard panels.
• Pitch storyboards to director and crew.
• Create innovative ideas with performance, action and humor.
• Draw boards for sequences and revise as needed.
• Ensure vision and style are adhered to through action and dialogue.
• Address story and structure problems.
• Value artists who improve entertainment value.
• Supervise story team; conduct interviews and provide feedback.

Skills

Draftsmanship

Versatility

Strong writing

Character acting

Staging & Cinematography

Character drawing

Storyboard directions

Time management

Team player

Receptive to direction

Storyboard tools

Tools

Cintiq

Toon Boom Storyboard Pro

Photoshop

Job description

Sony Pictures Animation in Los Angeles is seeking a Story Artist to translate scripts into storyboard panels and lead visual storytelling. You will draft thumbnails through finished boards, pitch to directors, and help shape action, humor, and pacing across sequences.

The role emphasizes strong drawing, writing, and collaboration in a fast-paced production environment, with union benefits and opportunities to influence style and storytelling choices.