Storyboard Artist

The Walt Disney Company • San Francisco, CA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Storyboard Artist who reflects the innovative spirit, creative talent, production excellence, collaborative mindset and passion for great filmmaking that define Lucasfilm. The Storyboard Artist works closely with the writers and directors to convey a story through visual storytelling techniques in a 3D computer graphics environment. They work directly from the script to setup the stage and cameras in a 3D environment. It is their job to explore the possibilities of each scene, capture them as shots with a 3D camera move, and edit their work together as movies for submission to the show's story reel. This position requires someone to be located in the San Francisco Bay Area. This position is considered Hybrid, which means the employee will work onsite in our San Francisco office and occasionally from home.

Requirements

• 5+ years in feature film or television production, or equivalent experience.
• Reel containing examples of work in live-action or animated film that exhibits a strong emphasis on visual storytelling, including staging, composition, and editing.
• Competency in 2D storyboarding, or comparable form.
• Must be confident working extensively with computers.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Film, Animation, or Fine Arts Recommended.
• Experience with using 3D animation software a strong plus.
• Acting out the scene while working on it for the enjoyment of your coworkers also a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handles composition, screen direction, camera angles, staging, posing, pace, and timing (all the while ensuring that it maintains and fulfills the storypoint.)
• Delivers final 3D camera setups to downstream production departments.
• Participates in special projects and initiatives, leveraging unique skills in photography, camera, and visual arts to push the boundaries of storytelling in CG animation.

Benefits

• A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees