AI Storyboard & Video Artist (Contractor)

Crazy Maple StudioSunnyvale, CA

About The Position

Crazy Maple Studio is seeking an AI Storyboard & Video Artist to support short-form narrative projects. The role involves translating shotlists and creative direction into consistent, usable AI-generated images and video clips within a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The artist will be responsible for maintaining visual consistency, applying visual judgment to enhance key moments, and refining prompts for precise control over AI outputs. Projects may target various audiences, emphasizing clarity and visual effectiveness in short-form storytelling. The position requires a strong understanding of AI tools, prompting, visual composition, and the ability to adapt outputs for short-form narrative needs. The artist will also manage the full post-production loop, including editing, AI voiceover synchronization, sound design, and music mixing, to deliver publishable episodes with high production value. Collaboration with creative leads and exploration of new AI tools and workflows are key aspects of this role.

Requirements

  • Hands-on experience with AI image and/or video generation platforms
  • Strong understanding of prompting and visual control (angle, framing, emphasis)
  • Solid visual literacy (composition, camera language, shot types)
  • Ability to follow creative direction while making smart visual execution decisions
  • Comfortable working in fast-iteration environments
  • High acceptance of AI-assisted workflows and new technologies
  • Strong communication skills and ability to respond constructively to feedback

Nice To Haves

  • Background in storyboarding, filmmaking, photography, illustration, or video production is a plus
  • Experience with short-form narrative, episodic content, or dramatic visual storytelling
  • Familiarity with AI-generated video pipelines
  • Understanding of how visuals support attention and clarity in short-form content
  • Familiarity with Node based workflow is preferred

Responsibilities

  • Generate images and video clips based on shotlists and defined creative direction
  • Maintain character, environment, and style consistency across scenes
  • Apply visual judgment to enhance key moments using inserts, close-ups, or emphasis shots when appropriate
  • Write, refine, and iterate prompts to control framing, camera distance, composition, and visual focus
  • Adapt outputs to fit short-form narrative needs, without redesigning story structure or pacing
  • Assemble and edit generated assets into complete episodes, managing the full post-production loop including pacing, AI voiceover synchronization, sound design, and music mixing
  • Deliver final, publishable episodes ensuring high production value and adherence to platform technical specifications
  • Collaborate with creative leads to ensure generated visuals are usable and editorial-friendly
  • Explore and test new AI tools and workflows to improve efficiency and quality
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