Storyboard Revisionist

Description

Summary:

The Storyboard Revisionist will collaborate with the Head of Story and the Director to translate and interpret the required revisions to existing storyboard sequences. The Storyboard Revisionist will be part of a team working through rough drawings, thumbnails and finished panels, together with existing boards to create a clear and concise animatic.

Responsibilities:

• Meet with creative supervisors to discuss objectives of revised storyboard; what is desired or to be achieved.
• Patch new and old storyboards by implementing storytelling objectives.
• Follow instructions and address notes from creative supervisors.
• Provide input and solutions to creative aspects of story including character development and dramatic/comedic action.
• Ensure quality and style of show is consistently achieved in storyboard work.
• Follow proper document management requirements (i.e., file naming and storage) according to the production’s guidelines.
• Adhere to storyboard team process and standards.
• Work well in a collaborative environment and be open to feedback, input and suggestions.
• Meet all deadlines as determined by production team.
• Attend and contribute to relevant meetings and pitches as needed.
• Help foster an atmosphere of cooperation and communication.
• Communicate progress of work to creative supervisors and to appropriate production staff.
• Other duties as required.

Requirements:

• Minimum 1+ years storyboarding for 3D animated films.
• Strong life drawing skills.
• Proficiency in style of show – 3D animated feature comedy.
• Strong staging and composition skills.
• Strong drawing and mechanical skills.
• Strong draftsmanship.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn applicable design software and hardware.
• Strong time-management skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure/deadlines.
• Sense of humor!