Storyboard Artist – Temp (SFD / Cinematics)

Activision Blizzard•Irvine, CA

3d•$34 - $63•Hybrid

About The Position

Blizzard Entertainment is looking to hire a Storyboard Artist to join our ranks! Our ideal candidate would be an outstanding draftsperson who is a storyteller at heart whose skills veer towards action-adventure and drama in conjunction with having a firm grasp of dynamic staging, filmmaking fundamentals, and character acting - a team player who enjoys working in a fun, fast-paced environment. Are you the hero we're looking for? This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The potential home studio for this role is Irvine, CA. However, we understand each person’s circumstances may be unique and will work with you to explore other possible options, including remote work arrangements. This is roughly a 3-month temporary position.

Requirements

5+ years as storyboard artist and/or director
Relevant drawing experience necessary – Strong figurative and perspective draftsmanship a must
Ability to draw characters on model and in a 3-Dimensional setting by providing cleaned-up storyboards with attention to clarity and entertainment value
Adept staging, cinematography and composition skills through drawing and software use
Advanced knowledge of hardware and software including Cintiq, Toon Boom Storyboard Pro, and Photoshop - Blender 3D a plus
Demonstrate proficiency in timing, screen direction, continuity, and the language of cinema
Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to write clear and specific direction on storyboards if requested
Strong time-management skills and ability to meet deadlines
If tasked, work from directors’ or fellow board artists’ thumbnails to create final boards within assigned deadlines
Ability to provide status updates, troubleshoot, and review potential changes on a regular basis with production staff
Resume
Portfolio link with board examples (Ideal PDF of boards or full animatic)

Responsibilities

Create storyboard sequences from thumbnail, to rough, to clean finish that implement storytelling objectives laid out by the script/outline and Director
Ensure storyboards align with the creative goals of the leadership team - that the vision, style, and storytelling objectives of the various shows and IP’s are consistently adhered to
Collaborate with the Director to discuss storytelling direction, design requirements, and expected level of polish for each episode
Collaborate with creative leadership and production to review goals and vision for storyboards and discuss concerns, timelines, and complexity, given the parameters of the schedule
Regularly meet with Supervisor, Director, Producer, Editor, and fellow Storyboard Artists to thoroughly review, discuss, execute, and revise storyboards
Pitch storyboards to Supervisor, Director, crew, executives, and stakeholders – Receive feedback, then implement notes given
When requested, attend and contribute to script meetings and pitches to offer feedback from a storyboarding perspective
Follow proper document management and delivery requirements according to the productions’ guidelines

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance
401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching
Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave
Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others
If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance

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