Studio: Squeeze Studio
Job Opening: Senior Storyboard Artist
Location: Quebec, Canada
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Conceptualize and produce 2D storyboards and animatics based on the scenarios provided;
- Collaborate with the director and story team leader to generate creative ideas for the direction regarding shooting, framing, camera movement/rhythm, orientation, set and character position, sounds, and special effects;
- Develop the characters’ personalities and emotions.
Qualifications & Skills:
- DEC/AEC, university degree or any other training related to the position (3D animation, multimedia, etc.);
- A minimum of 5 years experience in the animated film, game or visual effects industry as a storyboard artist;
- Experience in 2D and 3D animation production;
- A good understanding of the principles of animation: emotions, acting/performance, poses, movement;
- A sense of design and timing;
- Editing experience to create animatics;
- Experience with a variety of styles (from cartoon to more realistic), including for older audiences (teens, adults);
- Good knowledge of storyboard production software (Toon boom, Photoshop, Story-boarder, etc.);
- The ability to make color keys is a plus.
