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

• Looking for candidates available to work:
  • Monday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
  • Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
  • Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
  • Thursday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
  • Friday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
• More than 4 years of relevant work experience required for this role
• Working rights required for this role
• Expected salary: $95,000 - $115,000 per year