Freelance Storyboard Artist

Newscape Studios•Austin, TX

5d•$550•Remote

About The Position

Newscape Studios, Inc. is seeking Freelance Storyboard Artists to join their team. The studio operates numerous YouTube channels with a significant subscriber base, creating content based on popular video games like Fortnite and Minecraft, as well as original animations and machinima for a young audience. This role requires substantial knowledge of Storyboard Pro and strong, quick draftsmanship, with an expectation of a fast turnaround time (3 days, Thursday to Sunday afternoons).

Requirements

2+ years required experience with Storyboard Pro
1+ years of studio production experience
Ability to create clear readable boards for animation production
Must be able to work as part of a team
Strong literacy with written, verbal and storyboard notes
Communicate effectively
Great listening skills
Great time management skills
Comfortable in meeting deadlines
Strong attention to detail and consistency
Demo Reel/ Portfolio is required to be considered.
Storyboard Pro license is required

Nice To Haves

Artists with LLCs are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Keep an organized and efficient workflow
Illustrate characters, text, and backgrounds
Storyboard episodes according to GameToons standards and production timelines
Delivery of completed storyboards by the scheduled due date.
Strong working knowledge of Toon Boom Storyboard Pro.
Fast, confident, and effective draftsmanship.
Good understanding of film language and cinematography terminology, with the ability to interpret and work from provided shot lists and/or thumbnails
Ability to create clean, readable storyboards that clearly communicate: Character acting, Staging and composition, Camera direction and movement, Rough backgrounds and environmental context
Maintain consistent character proportions and sizing according to provided model sheets
Accurately incorporate and complete all notes and revisions provided by the Team Lead or Supervisor by the assigned deadline.
Maintain an organized project file, including clear scene naming and clean layer structure.
Strong attention to detail while maintaining the speed necessary for a fast-paced production environment.