Storyboard artist job description
Nickelodeon Animation Studios is looking for four to six Storyboard Artists for its newest Nick Jr. show, Explorer Girls!
SUMMARY:
In this new cartoon for Nick Jr., Dora is all grown up and living in a brand new and exciting urban environment! We need storyboard artists that can tell story visually, in storyboard form.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
* Meet with creative supervisors to discuss objectives of storyboard; what is desired or to be achieved
* Create storyboards by implementing storytelling objectives. Follow instructions of creative supervisors
* Address any problems with creative supervisors; ask necessary questions
* Communicate progress of work to creative supervisors and to appropriate production staff
* Ensure quality and style of show is consistently achieved in storyboard work
* Follow proper document management requirements (i.e., file naming and storage) according to the production’s guidelines
* Meet all deadlines as determined by Line Producer or Production Manager
* Attend and contribute to relevant meetings and pitches as needed
* Maybe be required to pitch Storyboards
* Ensure all storyboard notes are added
* Assist with special projects
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to complete each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
* Must have full knowledge/skills of the 2 D animation process
* Must have strong life drawing skills
* Must demonstrate proficiency in style of show
* Strong staging and composition skills
* Strong drawing and mechanical skills
* Strong draftsmanship
* Knowledge of music and dancing is a plus
* Knowledge of or willingness to learn applicable design software and hardware
* Strong time-management skills
* Ability to multitask a plus
PLEASE NOTE: A storyboard test will be required.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of 3- 5 years storyboard experience and/or training on a similar show; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, you must submit your resume online at www.mtvnetworkscareers.com. The listing is filed under Location: Burbank. Please follow up by submiting a flat book portfolio (do not include any original artwork) and a digital DVD displaying your art directly to the animation studio. Before we can review your portfolio, you MUST fill-out a portfolio release form. To download the form, please go to: http://nas.nick.com/SubmissionReleaseForm.pdf
Mail the completed form along with your portfolio and DVD to:
Attn. Portfolio Submissions
231 West Olive Avenue
Burbank, CA 91502
Please include a cover letter and resume stating the position or positions to which you are applying.
