Storyboard Artist - 3D (BC)

At Mainframe Studios, we’re creators first. We eat creative and technical challenges for breakfast and come back for more. We’ve been doing this for 25+ years, and we’re still going strong. From our artists to our technical and production folks, everyone is passionate about collaborating on some kickass projects. With partners like Mattel, Netflix, DreamWorks, Sony, Silvergate, and Nickelodeon, it's no wonder we’ve established ourselves as a creative force to be reckoned with.

In crewing our shows, Mainframe Studios values the strength in the diversity of backgrounds, lived experiences, and identities. We welcome and encourage applicants who bring new perspectives and experiences to our teams. We strongly encourage people from BIPOC, LGBTQ2S+, and indigenous communities and those with diverse abilities to apply.

WE WANT YOU (and your mad skills)! 

On a CG animated production, the Storyboard Artist’s role is to work with the Director or Storyboard Director to translate the script into a visual medium. 

In this role you will:

• Under the leadership of the Head of Story and/or a Senior Storyboard Artist, a Storyboard Artist, using designs, translates script pages into storyboard panels.
• Creates story sequences that reflect the emotional, action and or comedic intent of a scene/sequence.
• Actively participates in brainstorming sessions to come up with story, emotional and comedic ideas.
• Strong abilities to use staging, shot composition, screen direction and cutting for effective storytelling.
• Focuses on continuity from shot-to-shot in his/her assigned sequence in addition to collaborating with other story artists to ensure continuity from sequence to sequence.
  

Need to have:

• Strong drawing skills with the ability to capture character action, emotion and attitude through storyboard panels.
• Excellent storytelling skills.
• Solid knowledge of film grammar, shot composition and cinematographic tools and their use for optimal storytelling.
• Ability to adapt to a variety of styles ranging from cartoony to realistic.
• Experience with digital storyboarding tools.
  

Software you will use:

• Storyboard Pro
• Photoshop

Nice to have:

• Degree and/or diploma in fine arts or animation or equivalent experience is preferred.
• 2-3+ years of experience working in a professional environment within their discipline.  

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Mainframe Studios is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which means we will not discriminate against any individual based on race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable law. This policy applies to every aspect of employment at Mainframe Studios, including recruitment, hiring, training, advancement, and termination. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and partners. Should you require accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please let us know your requirements when contacted.