Storyboard Artist

Flying Bark is on the hunt for an experienced Storyboard Artist to work in our Sydney studio

Overview:
Work closely with the relevant Director/s to relay his/her vision through the storyboards. Ensure the Program/s scheduling and budgetary requirements, with regards to the storyboarding, are met and managed efficiently in collaboration with the Production Crew.

Key Responsibilities:

- Creation, completion and delivery of storyboards for the Program/s in accordance with the Production Company’s direction;
- Participation in the story development, concept and brainstorming meetings for the Program/s as required by the Production Company;
- Contribution, sharing of ideas, collaboration and open communication with all members of the team;
- Ensure that all artwork meets the technical and creative requirements of the Program/s as directed by the Production Company;
- Adhere to the publishing and filing process required by the Production Company to ensure clear, concise and methodical archiving of reference, material and all files;
- Be able to draw boards, sketch out thumbnails and panels for feedback and reviews;
- Convey the essence of story line, scene structure, character emotion and create action and humour in alignment with the overall direction of the Program/s;
- Solve story and structure problems and punch up scenes in collaboration with the Story and Series Directors;
- Develop character personality and dramatic/comedic action;
- Work with Director/s to define staging, pacing and camera action;
- Incorporate Director/s notes;
- Create quick thumbnail sketches through to finished detailed storyboard panels as required;
- Maintain strong communication with all team members;
- Flag any issues that may impact the successful, on time and on budget, delivery of storyboards as soon as any concerns become apparent;
- Ensure continuity and consistency across the storyboards including with respect to size of assets, locations of characters and camera;
Skill Set:

- Solid storyboarding experience in an animated television series or film production environment, including CG animation production;
- High professional standard of traditional arts based skills including illustration;
- Excellent time management skills and an ability to work to deadlines;
- Ability to express, through drawing, action and its relation to the script;
- Good knowledge of cinematography and scene structuring;
- Superior eye for composition, staging and detail

Pay: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person