Responsibilities
- Create storyboard sequences that effectively execute story, character, emotional, comedic, and cinematic objectives through strong visual storytelling and performance
- Meet with Directors, Head of Story, and creative supervisors to discuss storyboard objectives, sequence intent, and overall storytelling goals for the film
- Translate scripts, outlines, and creative direction into clear and engaging storyboard panels that support pacing, staging, composition, camera language, and continuity
- Collaborate closely with creative leadership and Editorial to refine sequences through multiple rounds of feedback and iteration
- Demonstrate proficiency in creative tools such as Photoshop or Storyboard Pro, including timeline management, camera motion, dialogue placement, and sequence organization
- Maintain consistency with the visual style, tone, and storytelling quality established for the production
- Pitch storyboard sequences clearly and effectively to Directors, creative leadership, and internal teams as needed
- Address creative challenges proactively by communicating with supervisors, asking thoughtful questions, and contributing visual storytelling solutions
- Ensure all storyboard revisions, notes, and feedback are accurately incorporated within assigned deadlines
- Communicate progress, updates, and production needs to creative supervisors and appropriate production staff throughout the process
- Follow production workflows and document management requirements, including file organization, naming conventions, and storage procedures
- Meet deadlines and production schedules as established by Producers and Production Management while maintaining a high level of artistic quality
- Attend and contribute to story meetings, reviews, pitches, screenings, and other relevant production discussions
- Assist with additional story-related assignments and special projects as needed in support of the production
Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year of professional storyboard experience and/or relevant training on a feature film, television series, or comparable production environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Strong drawing and visual storytelling skills with the ability to communicate emotion, character performance, acting, staging, and cinematic clarity through storyboard work
- Proficiency with industry tools (Photoshop, Storyboard Pro, etc.)
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to and work within the established visual style and storytelling language of a production
- Strong understanding of composition, staging, camera language, continuity, pacing, and screen direction
- Solid draftsmanship and foundational drawing skills, including character acting, anatomy, perspective, and posing
- Ability to interpret creative direction, apply feedback constructively, and iterate quickly within a collaborative production environment
- Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines
- Comfortable managing multiple assignments and adapting to evolving creative and production needs
- Knowledge of additional design, editorial, or production software is a plus
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