Storyboard Artists

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STORYBOARD ARTISTS - BlueSky Studios

Department : Production

Description : Responsible for translating the screen story into the visual language of cinema. The Storyboard artist's role is to translate scripts from print to visual medium that simply and briefly illustrates the film's key scenes and events, establishes the mood, characters plot, the setting and anything else will help the audience understand the story. Invents and stages action.

Responsibilities :
▪ Analyze the story/ script
▪ Interpreting script pages and sequences into visual presentations.
▪ Developing characters and dramatic action scene by scene.
▪ Suggesting shooting angles and transitions.
▪ Incorporating Director's notes.
▪ Working quickly to translate story ideas into visual sequences.
▪ Work closely with Director, Art Director and Pre-Production Supervisor to choose the shots and define action.
▪ Create Storyboards for the scenes assigned.

Qualifications :
▪ Strong drawing skills that suggest character and action
▪ Understanding of cinematic scene and dramatic structure
▪ Understanding of character development
▪ Ability to work collaboratively.
▪ Minimum 3 years feature film or television experiences and demonstrated success in like position.
▪ Ability to analyze scenes in written form and translate into visual product.
▪ Ability to express story and character through drawings-to draw characters that are model and express emotion.
▪ Ability to invent action and express it through drawing.


HOW TO APPLY

Due to the number of submissions we receive we will not be able to respond to you regarding the status of your resume/reel or portfolio. We will not be able to confirm receipt of your reel, resume or portfolio. Please be assured that if you submit your work in accordance to our guidelines we will review your work and consider it for the position that you applied for. DO NOT SUBMIT ORIGINALS. Your materials will not be returned.

To evaluate candidates, we require a resume and brief cover letter indicating your area(s) of interest. Most positions require a reel and a reel breakdown. Modeling candidates should also include portfolio of sculpting and painting. Applicants seeking Storyboard and Layout Artist positions must only submit a portfolio. Do not send CG reel printouts. DO NOT submit original works, as we are unable to return materials sent to us.

Please mail your reel/resume and or portfolio to:

Blue Sky Studios
HR Department
44 South Broadway
White Plains, NY 10601

Email submissions will not be reviewed or processed unless otherwise noted in the job description.

Your interest in Blue Sky Studios is greatly appreciated. We will communicate any status updates on your submission as soon as we can.