Job Summary
Newscape Studios, Inc has a dozen YouTube channels, with over 10 million total subscribers. We create content based on popular video games such as Fortnite, Minecraft, and original animations. Newscape also produces a vast array of videos for a young audience and content through animation and machinima.
We are looking to add Freelance Storyboard Artists to our team. Candidates must have substantial knowledge of Storyboard Pro and quick and strong draftmanship.
Note: The expectation for this role is a quick turn around of 3 days Thursday to Sunday afternoons.
Please review link to the channel link to view our production: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCToxKVrkEuAONR4rFIJ_DyQ
Responsibilities and Duties:
- 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.
- Storyboard Pro license is required
Qualifications and Skills:
- 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.
Compensation:
Competitive base pay of: $550 per finalized storyboard (based on 13-18 page of script).
This is a remote / work from home, Independent Contractor Position.
Artists with LLCs are preferred but not required.
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Skills Required
- At least 2 years of experience with Storyboard Pro
- At least 1 year of studio production experience
- Strong working knowledge of Toon Boom Storyboard Pro
- Storyboard Pro license
- Demo reel or portfolio
- Ability to create clear, readable boards for animation production
- Fast and confident draftsmanship
- Understanding of film language and cinematography terminology
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Strong written, verbal, and storyboard-note literacy
- Effective communication and listening skills
- Time management and deadline management skills
- Strong attention to detail and consistency
