Storyboard Artist - Unannounced Disney Junior Series (Disney Television Animation)

1 Week ago • 2 Years + • Game Story Writing/Narrative Design

About the job

SummaryBy Outscal

Must have:
  • 2+ years of storyboard experience
  • Proficiency in Cintiq, Toon Boom Storyboard Pro, and Photoshop
  • Ability to draw characters and environments in a specific show style
  • Strong portfolio showcasing staging, composition, cinematography, comedy, action, emotional storytelling, and character interactions
  • Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines
Good to have:
  • Prior experience working on CG shows for preschool audiences
  • Experience in television animation production pipelines
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
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Job Posting Title:

Storyboard Artist - Unannounced Disney Junior Series (Disney Television Animation)

Req ID:

10105639

Job Description:

About the Role & Team

Disney Television Animation is looking for Storyboard Artists to join an Unannounced Disney Junior Series! In this role, you will be responsible for transforming a script into a scene-by-scene visual story. From rough thumbnails through to final panels, your storyboard sequences will help bring the style and vision of the show to life.

What You Will Do

  • Create storyboards: from thumbnail/rough storyboard panels through delivery of finished storyboard sequences
  • Ensure that the vision and style of the show is consistently adhered to through execution of action, staging, dialogue and camera
  • Pitch storyboards, address notes from Director and Creative Supervisors, and revise as necessary
  • Collaborate with creative department heads and production to review goals and vision for the storyboards and discuss concerns, timelines and complexity, given the parameters of the schedule; Responsible for completing all deliverables on time and according to production schedule and within guidelines/show parameters such as number of scenes, complexity requirements, etc.
  • Ensure that storyboard includes all final dialogue, backgrounds, direction, camera moves and action by making drawing or text changes in description, dialogue or numbering
  • Submit work that appropriately aligns with production and workflow guidelines requirements (i.e., naming conventions and storage)
  • Additional duties as necessary, or as defined by individual contracts

Required Qualifications & Skills

  • Minimum of 2 years storyboard experience and/or training on a similar show
  • Knowledge of software and hardware including Cintiq, Toon Boon Storyboard Pro, and Photoshop
  • Ability to align with the style and sensibility of show, including the ability to draw characters and environments on model within a particular show style
  • A portfolio that demonstrates staging, composition and cinematography skills, along with strong comedy, action, emotional storytelling, and character interactions
  • Ability to write clear and specific direction on storyboards
  • Consistent time-management skills and the ability to meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior knowledge and experience working in television animation production pipelines
  • Prior experience working on a CG show for a preschool audience

Education

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of training and experience.

The pay rate for this role in California is $61.12 to $65.49 per hour, which follows the pay scale agreed upon in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

Job Posting Segment:

Disney Branded Television

Job Posting Primary Business:

TVA Production

Primary Job Posting Category:

Development

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Glendale, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2024-11-08
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