Senior Storyboard Artist creating compelling storyboards for action-adventure and drama titles at Blizzard Entertainment. Collaborating with leadership to ensure storytelling objectives are met in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
Create storyboard sequences from thumbnail, to rough, to clean finish that implement storytelling objectives laid out by the script/outline and Director
Ensure storyboards align with the creative goals of the leadership team - that the vision, style, and storytelling objectives of the various shows and IP’s are consistently adhered to
Collaborate with the Director to discuss storytelling direction, design requirements, and expected level of polish for each episode
Collaborate with creative leadership and production to review goals and vision for storyboards and discuss concerns, timelines, and complexity, given the parameters of the schedule
Regularly meet with Supervisor, Director, Producer, Editor, and fellow Storyboard Artists to thoroughly review, discuss, execute, and revise storyboards
Pitch storyboards to Supervisor, Director, crew, executives, and stakeholders – Receive feedback, then implement notes given
When requested, attend and contribute to script meetings and pitches to offer feedback from a storyboarding perspective
Follow proper document management and delivery requirements according to the productions’ guidelines
Requirements
8+ years as storyboard artist and/or director
Relevant drawing experience necessary – Strong figurative and perspective draftsmanship a must
Ability to draw characters on model and in a 3-Dimensional setting by providing cleaned-up storyboards with attention to clarity and entertainment value
Adept staging, cinematography and composition skills through drawing and software use
Advanced knowledge of hardware and software including Cintiq, Toon Boom Storyboard Pro, and Photoshop - Blender 3D a plus
Demonstrate proficiency in timing, screen direction, continuity, and the language of cinema
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Strong time-management skills and ability to meet deadlines
Ability to provide status updates, troubleshoot, and review potential changes on a regular basis with production staff
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance
401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching
Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave
Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others
Relocation assistance if the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job
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