Blizzard Entertainment is looking to hire a Storyboard Artist to join our ranks! Our ideal candidate would be an outstanding draftsperson who is a storyteller at heart whose skills veer towards action-adventure and drama in conjunction with having a firm grasp of dynamic staging, filmmaking fundamentals, and character acting - a team player who enjoys working in a fun, fast-paced environment. Are you the hero we're looking for?
Responsibilities:
Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
- Create storyboard sequences from thumbnail, to rough, to clean finish that implement storytelling objectives laid out by the script/outline and Director
- Ensure storyboards align with the creative goals of the leadership team - that the vision, style, and storytelling objectives of the various shows and IP’s are consistently adhered to
- Collaborate with the Director to discuss storytelling direction, design requirements, and expected level of polish for each episode
- Collaborate with creative leadership and production to review goals and vision for storyboards and discuss concerns, timelines, and complexity, given the parameters of the schedule
- Regularly meet with Supervisor, Director, Producer, Editor, and fellow Storyboard Artists to thoroughly review, discuss, execute, and revise storyboards
- Pitch storyboards to Supervisor, Director, crew, executives, and stakeholders – Receive feedback, then implement notes given
- When requested, attend and contribute to script meetings and pitches to offer feedback from a storyboarding perspective
- Follow proper document management and delivery requirements according to the productions’ guidelines
Minimum Requirements
Experience:
- 5+ years as storyboard artist and/or director
Relevant drawing experience necessary – Strong figurative and perspective draftsmanship a must
Knowledge & Skills:
- Ability to draw characters on model and in a 3-Dimensional setting by providing cleaned-up storyboards with attention to clarity and entertainment value
- Adept staging, cinematography and composition skills through drawing and software use
- Advanced knowledge of hardware and software including Cintiq, Toon Boom Storyboard Pro, and Photoshop - Blender 3D a plus
- Demonstrate proficiency in timing, screen direction, continuity, and the language of cinema
- Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to write clear and specific direction on storyboards if requested
- Strong time-management skills and ability to meet deadlines
- If tasked, work from directors’ or fellow board artists’ thumbnails to create final boards within assigned deadlines
- Ability to provide status updates, troubleshoot, and review potential changes on a regular basis with production staff
