Storyboard Artist - Disney Television Animation

Disney Television Animation; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Disney Television Animation in Glendale, CA is seeking a skilled Storyboard Artist to contribute to our diverse slate of kids & family animation. You will create storyboard panels, ensure alignment with show style, and collaborate with directors and department heads to refine storytelling.

The role requires 2-3 years of storyboard experience, proficiency with Toon Boom Storyboard Pro, Photoshop, and Wacom Cintiq, and a Bachelor degree or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 - 3 years storyboard experience and/or training on a similar show.
• Knowledge of television animation production pipeline is a plus.
• Ability to align with style and sensibility of show.

Responsibilities

• Creating storyboards: thumbnail/rough storyboard panels through delivery of finished storyboard sequences.
• Ensuring that the vision and style of the show is consistently adhered to through execution of action, staging, dialogue and camera.
• Pitching storyboards to Director, crew and Executives.
• Addressing notes from Director and Creative Supervisors.
• Collaborating with creative department heads and production to review goals and vision for the storyboards and discuss concerns, timelines and complexity, given the parameters of the schedule.
• Ensuring that storyboard includes all final dialogue, backgrounds, direction, camera moves and action by making drawing or text changes in description, dialogue or numbering.
• Submitting work that appropriately aligns with production and workflow guidelines requirements.

Skills

Storyboard

Animation

Storyboarding

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Toon Boom Storyboard Pro

Cintiq

Photoshop

Job description

About this Role and our Studio

Disney Television Animation (DTVA) has over 40 years of legacy as a top producer of kids & family entertainment. Our work is integral to The Walt Disney Company, bringing Disney-branded characters and stories to families’ homes across the globe.

Job Requirements

DTVA creates both long-form and short-form content spanning traditional 2D, rig-based 2D, CG (preschool), CG (premium), and stop-motion. We create shows in a broad range of unique and innovative styles, and we aim to match the right talent with the right production in terms of skill and artistic style. Please see the job description below to better understand how we match skills to certain show types.

By submitting an application for this Storyboard Artist role, you may be considered for any Storyboard Artist positions that arise until the expiration date provided.

Applications submitted to this job posting will remain valid until April 30, 2027.

What You Will Do

• Creating storyboards: thumbnail/rough storyboard panels through delivery of finished storyboard sequences
• Ensuring that the vision and style of the show is consistently adhered to through execution of action, staging, dialogue and camera
• Pitching storyboards to Director, crew and Executives
• Addressing notes from Director and Creative Supervisors
• Collaborating with creative department heads and production to review goals and vision for the storyboards and discuss concerns, timelines and complexity, given the parameters of the schedule; Responsible for completing all deliverables on time and according to production scheduleand within guidelines/show parameters such as number of scenes, complexity requirements, etc.
• Ensuring that storyboard includes all final dialogue, backgrounds, direction, camera moves and action by making drawing or text changes in description, dialogue or numbering
• Submitting work that appropriately aligns with production and workflow guidelines requirements (i.e., naming conventions and storage)
• Additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications And Skills

• Minimum of 2 - 3 years storyboard experience and/or training on a similar show
• Knowledge and experience with television animation production pipeline a plus
• Knowledge of software and hardware including Cintiq, Toon Boon Storyboard Pro, and Photoshop
• Ability to align with style and sensibility of show
• Strong in comedy, action, emotional storytelling, and character interaction
• Strong staging, composition and cinematography skills
• Ability to draw characters and environments on model within show style
• Ability to write clear and specific direction on storyboards
• Solid and consistent time-management skills

Education

• Bachelor degree or equivalent work experience

Job Location

• This is a fully on-site role based in Glendale, CA

Disclaimer

PAY TRANSPARENCY

The pay rate for this role in California is $70.40 to $ 74.69 per hour, which follows the pay scale agreed upon in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

This position is with Walt Disney Pictures, which is part of a business we call Disney Television Animation.

Walt Disney Pictures is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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