Storyboard Artist

Flying Bark Productions is working on exciting projects such as Avatar: The Last Airbender feature film, Netflix's Stranger Things animated series, as well as our production Tales From Outer Suburbia by Shaun Tan. 

We are looking for an experienced Storyboard Artist to join our Flying Bark team! The artist will work closely with the relevant Director/s to relay their 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.

About the role:

The Storyboard Artist’s work would include:

• 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 Storyboarding Supervisor and Directors;
• Develop character personality and dramatic/comedic action;
• Work with Storyboarding Supervisor and Director/s to define staging, pacing and camera action;
• Incorporate Storyboarding Supervisor and 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;
• Work within the constraints of the pipeline, and provide feedback about where workflows could be improved;
  

And all other duties and responsibilities as reasonably required by the Production Company.

Key Measures of Success:

• The Director/s Vision is successfully communicated with continuity in the story throughout the Program/s;
• Storyboarding schedules are achieved and deadlines met;
• Successful relationships are built and maintained in a team environment;
• Revisions are managed with minimal impact to production.

About You:

• 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
• Expertise in Storyboard Pro, and experience incorporating proxy CG sets into your boards. 
• Portfolio samples showing Human-Figure Action

Why work with us?

• We work on some of the coolest projects in the industry! Check out our website: Flying Bark.
• We have cake days, a dedicated culture club, and regular studio social events!
• Love dogs? You’ll often see some of our furry companions around the studio.
• We offer flexible days with a hybrid working approach.
• Career development is a priority for us, and we provide ongoing training and support opportunities.
• Our employees rave about our inclusive and welcoming culture—everyone is celebrated here!

Salary Range: $65.40/hour - $69.38/hour