Sony Pictures Animation - Storyboard Revisionist

Storyboard Artist is needed in Los Angeles, United States.

Client: Sony Pictures Animation

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Job Description

Storyboard Revisionists work with the Supervising Director, Episodic Director, Editors, and Show Producers to revise and improve storyboards during the storyboarding and editorial phase of production. These artists revise storyboards based on the direction of their respective Directors, producing a series of drawn panels that enhance the film’s story, action, humor, continuity, and pacing. They also collaborate with production to ensure the storyboard’s technical data aligns with the editorial and partner studio workflow.

Sony Pictures Animation is a pre-production animation studio based in Culver City, California, specializing in both feature animation and animated series with artists from around the world. The studio emphasizes empowering filmmakers and allowing the artistry of creators to shine in order to produce innovative visual storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Revise storyboards from script descriptions and supervisor direction to enhance action, clarity, camera placement, and acting of scenes.
• Produce a range of artwork, from quick sketches to detailed, on-model storyboard panels.
• Present new storyboard revisions to the Supervising Director, Director, and Show Producers.
• Develop innovative ideas that incorporate performance, action, and humor.
• Revise, edit, and modify storyboard artwork as needed during the episodic revision phase.
• Maintain adherence to the show’s vision and style through effective execution of action, staging, dialogue, and camera work.
• Collaborate with Directors to discuss storyboard revision objectives, seek clarification, and ensure revisions align with feedback.
• Consistently meet deadlines and communicate work progress to supervisors and relevant production staff.

Qualifications

• Strong draftsmanship with a sense of design, appeal, and composition.
• Ability to work on a variety of projects (action, comedy, and drama) and in different styles, from comic to realistic and highly stylized.
• Strong character acting skills, able to convey personality, emotion, and movement.
• Proficient staging, composition, and cinematography skills.
• Capable of drawing characters and environments in alignment with the show style.
• Ability to write clear and specific storyboard directions for team communication.
• Efficient time management and independent work capabilities.
• Creative problem-solving in a fast-paced production environment.
• Open to direction and adaptable to change.
• Self-motivated with strong interpersonal skills and a positive team-oriented outlook.
• Familiarity with software and hardware such as Cintiq, Toon Boom Storyboard Pro, and Photoshop.
• Experience in TV animation series is a plus.

Salary and Benefits

The anticipated base salary for this position is $43.70/hour to $50.00/hour. This role qualifies for benefits as per the collective bargaining agreement. Actual salary offered will depend on various factors.

Application Process

To apply, please submit a resume and a link to your work. Ensure any necessary passwords to access your work are included in your resume or cover letter.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sony Pictures Animation is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.