Contract Storyboard Artist

Contract Storyboard Artist

Mob Entertainment is the indie studio behind the hit animated horror franchise Poppy Playtime, known for its dark, creature-driven storytelling and visually immersive world-building. As we expand into animated content and cinematic experiences, we're looking for skilled storytellers to help bring our vision to the screen.
The Role

We're seeking a talented Contract Storyboard Artist to support pre-production on animated and cinematic projects. You'll translate scripts and creative briefs into compelling visual sequences, working closely with directors and the art team to establish pacing, camera language, and emotional beats that feel true to the Mob Entertainment aesthetic.
Responsibilities

Produce clear, expressive storyboards from scripts, animatics, and verbal direction
Communicate camera angles, character staging, action, and transitions with confidence
Collaborate with the director and narrative team to develop sequence flow and storytelling rhythm
Revise boards quickly and efficiently based on creative feedback
Deliver clean, organized panel packages in agreed-upon formats and on schedule
Maintain visual consistency with established character designs and environments
Requirements

Portfolio demonstrating strong storyboarding work for animation, games, or film
Solid grasp of cinematic principles — shot composition, staging, continuity, and pacing
Ability to draw characters expressively and on-model across a sequence
Comfortable working from written scripts as well as loose verbal direction
Reliable communicator who can hit deadlines in a remote, async environment
Proficiency in digital tools such as Storyboard Pro, Photoshop, or equivalent
Nice to Have

Familiarity with horror, suspense, or action-driven visual storytelling
Experience boarding for animated series or game cinematics
Ability to produce rough animatics or add basic timing to boards
Knowledge of Mob Entertainment's existing properties and tone
Contract Details

Project-based engagement with potential for ongoing work
Remote — work from anywhere
Flexible schedule with agreed-upon milestone deadlines
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Final compensation within the applicable salary range will be determined based on factors such as the applicant's experience, qualifications, and work location.
San Francisco, CA; New York City, NY; Los Angeles, CA; & Seattle, WA Metropolitan Areas: $25 - $35 USD hourly
All Other U.S. Locations: $22 - $32 USD hourly
Mob Entertainment offers the following benefits to all eligible U.S.-based full-time employees: profit sharing; medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) matching; FSA/HSA; paid time off; sick time; holidays; and parental leave.
Mob Entertainment is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and complies with all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age, disability, military service, or any other protected class under applicable state or local law. Mob Entertainment also considers all qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with Fair Chance laws as well as any other applicable state and local laws.