• Must be based in Australia with full working rights

• Senior level

• 2D Episodic series / longform experience is essential

The storyboard Artist collaborates with the Storyboard Supervisor and team to visualise scripts into detailed storyboards. This role ensures storyboards are accurate, visually appealing, and maintain attention to detail within the show's style and guidelines.

Areas of Accountability

Script Interpretation

• Interpret scripts and director's thumbnails to understand the narrative and translate them into clear, detailed storyboards.

• Develop and sketch sequences of scenes to communicate the story, emotion, and action.

• Ensure visual consistency with the show's style and tone.

Storyboarding & Visual Development

• Create storyboards that effectively convey the story, including character actions, camera angles, and transitions.

• Utilise Storyboard Pro to create and refine storyboards.

• Ensure all visual elements align with the established artistic direction and style of the show.

• Ensure technical aspects of the storyboard, such as camera angles and transitions, are accurately depicted.

• Consider references and design assumptions provided and maintain alignment with them.

• Closely listen to the radio play and visualise the expressiveness of characters in the boards.

• Quality check your own work, properly understanding and incorporating all notes before submission.

• Revise or refine storyboards based on feedback from the creators and other team members, or to reflect changes in the script or direction.

• Incorporate feedback into the ongoing process, creating efficiencies, and prioritising tasks to ensure timely delivery for revisions.

• Clearly convey ideas and feedback, actively participating in meetings and brainstorming sessions.

• Work closely with the Storyboard Supervisor and other artists to refine storyboards, fostering positive working relationships internally and externally.

• Consistently meet project deadlines without compromising quality.

• Adapt to changing schedules and needs, demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness.

• Receive feedback constructively and with a commitment to continuous improvement.

• Share knowledge and proactively seek clarification to understand project requirements and provide creative input.

Skills/Experience

• Relevant qualification in Animation or a related field.

• Demonstrated ability to deliver, receive, respond and apply feedback constructively in order to improve work output.

• A strong eye for detail to improve quality and consistency of the show style.

• Thorough knowledge of the animation production pipeline and animation process.

• A strong portfolio of work demonstrating technical accuracy and proficiency.

• Proficient use of design software Storyboard Pro, Adobe Photoshop and Toon Boom Harmony is essential.

• Familiarity with Shotgrid (Flow) is a bonus