Storyboard Artist Intern

Laika • Hillsboro, OR

8h • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The Storyboard Artist Intern will gain valuable hands-on development production experience and training by working in collaboration with our skilled professionals. Specifically, the Storyboard Artist Intern will work under the supervision of a Director in Development as well as a Lead Storyboard Artist where they will interpret story lines into a visual medium via sketches, thumbnail drawings, and finished storyboards.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as a senior in college/university, or graduated within the last 12 months, with an emphasis in animation, film, fine arts, or other relevant area of study.
• Excellent drawing skills that convey character and action.
• Strong understanding of the principles of animation; emotion, acting, movement, etc.
• Ability to take direction and incorporate notes quickly and efficiently.
• Knowledge of Photoshop.
• Detail-oriented with excellent communication skills.
• Able to effectively prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Able to work both collaboratively and independently

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Wacom Cintiq drawing tablet a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation of quick thumbnail sketches through to finished detailed storyboard panels.
• Utilize storytelling techniques for film, coupled with the effective use of composition, camera, and staging.
• Assist in performing background research to inform the story process.
• Assist with the illustration of script pages and story ideas.
• Assist in the visual analysis and translation of scripts.
• Assist in the creation of inventive ideas and stories with a sense of entertainment and humor for multiple types of creative projects.
• Assist in the development of character personality and dramatic/comedic action.
• Participate in review sessions and incorporate director notes.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed