Studio: Boulder Media
Job Opening: Experienced Storyboard Artist
Location: Dublin, Republic of Ireland
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Read through the script, do sketches and write notes to present to the Director/Art Director;
- Discuss ideas with the Directors and following their notes as required;
- Ensure that all necessary materials are present before starting your sequence, i.e., art director sketches, Concepts prop, and character design references;
- Address any problems with the director/supervisor; ask necessary questions;
- Consider assumptions and limitations that might be within a project’s specifications;
- Plan out your work and schedule to ensure work is finished in a timely manner;
- Communicate the progress of work to the Director/Storyboard Supervisor and to the appropriate production staff;
- Ensure quality and style of show is consistently achieved in storyboard work;
- Complete the first pass of the storyboard within clearly defined timeframes;
- Clean up storyboard considering client and director’s notes;
- Follow proper document management requirements (i.e., file naming and storage) according to the production’s guidelines;
- Meet all deadlines as determined by the director or Storyboard Supervisor;
- Attend and contribute to relevant meetings and pitches as needed;
- Any other duties company management may from time to time deem necessary and reasonably require.
Qualifications & Skills:
- At least 2+ years of storyboard artist experience working within a 2D animation production team in a studio environment;
- Previous experience in 2D Adult/Prime-time Animation is a distinct advantage;
- Strong understanding of storytelling in storyboard format;
- Must have strong drawing skills – character posing and acting, also location layouts;
- Must demonstrate proficiency in the style of the show;
- Knowledge of or willingness to learn applicable design software and hardware (e.g., Storyboard Pro);
- Ability to carry out re-takes on own storyboards;
- Strong time-management skills and the ability to multitask is a plus;
- Fluent in English, both spoken and written;
- Must be based and have a right to work full-time legally in the Republic of Ireland.
