Lead Storyboard Artist

What You Will Do:

We're seeking for a Lead Storyboard Artist to join the team. The Lead Storyboard Artist works with a team of the Directors, Producers, Head of Story, and Artists to create a visual representation of the animation's narrative. These artists translate the script into pictures by producing a series of panels of drawings that plan out the film's story, action, humor, continuity and pacing.

• Interpret treatments and scripts into visually readable, well flowing storyboard animatics

• Illustrate storyboard animatics for cinematics as well as character concept art

• Ensure storyboards align with the creative goals of the leadership team, deadlines, and storytelling objectives

• Understand knowledge of trailers and the trailer workflow

• Work collaboratively, receive feedback, and constructively critique peers

• Discover and create innovative ideas with performance, action, and humor

What We Are Looking For:

• A comprehensive understanding of both cinematic storytelling and how a story department functions

• Passion for storytelling in games and film

• 5+ years of professional experience as a storyboard artist, concept art experience is a plus

• Ability to work on a range of projects (action, comedy and drama sequences) and in a variety of styles from comic to realistic and highly stylized

• Advanced knowledge of cinematic techniques, understanding of mis-en-scene and advanced cinematography and styles

• Experience with blocking and layout

• Ability to work in a centralized team of creative professionals

• Strong attention to detail and quality

• Ability to work independently when required

• Can manage time efficiently and work independently

• Ability to champion and/or cinematic ideas

• Ability to take ownership of a scene or series of scenes and collaborate within a pod to deliver exceptional results

• Knowledge of software and hardware including Cintiq, Toon Boom Storyboard Pro and Photoshop, Maya is a plus

Additional Information:

Please include the link of your work or your personal homepage on platforms such as Weibo/Artstation/Vimeo/Lofter/Pixiv/bilibili/Zcool/Behance in your resume.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary

• 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you and your dependents

• Generous paid time off

• 401K / RRSP plan

• Employer-paid life and disability insurance

• Team-building activities throughout the year

• Flexible working hours

Do We Support Flexible Work?

Yes, as a remote team across North American time zones, we embrace flexible working. You may choose to work remotely, in-offices or hybrid, for a more flexible lifestyle that suits you best. Our offices are located in downtown Montreal and downtown Santa Monica, surrounded by great restaurants, entertainment, and cultural venues.