Story Artist

Skydance

Skydance Animation seeks experienced Story Artists for feature film productions. Translating scripts and character moments into engaging storyboards while collaborating with directors and creative team.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $2,388 - $4,200 per weekWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create storyboard sequences that effectively execute story, character, emotional, comedic, and cinematic objectives through strong visual storytelling and performance
Meet with Directors, Head of Story, and creative supervisors to discuss storyboard objectives, sequence intent, and overall storytelling goals for the film
Translate scripts, outlines, and creative direction into clear and engaging storyboard panels that support pacing, staging, composition, camera language, and continuity
Collaborate closely with creative leadership and Editorial to refine sequences through multiple rounds of feedback and iteration
Demonstrate proficiency in creative tools such as Photoshop or Storyboard Pro, including timeline management, camera motion, dialogue placement, and sequence organization
Maintain consistency with the visual style, tone, and storytelling quality established for the production
Pitch storyboard sequences clearly and effectively to Directors, creative leadership, and internal teams as needed
Address creative challenges proactively by communicating with supervisors, asking thoughtful questions, and contributing visual storytelling solutions
Ensure all storyboard revisions, notes, and feedback are accurately incorporated within assigned deadlines
Communicate progress, updates, and production needs to creative supervisors and appropriate production staff throughout the process
Follow production workflows and document management requirements, including file organization, naming conventions, and storage procedures
Meet deadlines and production schedules as established by Producers and Production Management while maintaining a high level of artistic quality
Attend and contribute to story meetings, reviews, pitches, screenings, and other relevant production discussions
Assist with additional story-related assignments and special projects as needed in support of the production

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 1 year of professional storyboard experience and/or relevant training on a feature film, television series, or comparable production environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong drawing and visual storytelling skills with the ability to communicate emotion, character performance, acting, staging, and cinematic clarity through storyboard work
Proficiency with industry tools (Photoshop, Storyboard Pro, etc.)
Demonstrated ability to adapt to and work within the established visual style and storytelling language of a production
Strong understanding of composition, staging, camera language, continuity, pacing, and screen direction
Solid draftsmanship and foundational drawing skills, including character acting, anatomy, perspective, and posing
Ability to interpret creative direction, apply feedback constructively, and iterate quickly within a collaborative production environment
Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines
Comfortable managing multiple assignments and adapting to evolving creative and production needs
Knowledge of additional design, editorial, or production software is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Television Skydance is a media company engaged in the production of films, television series, and interactive media. It streams its content on various platforms, including Apple TV+, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and HBO Max. Skydance is involved in creating trailers and teasers for its productions, including high-profile series and movies like 'Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning', 'Foundation', 'Reacher', and others. The company has also expanded into areas such as sports content with 'Hard Knocks' and diversified its offerings with animated films and interactive new media. Skydance emphasizes maintaining an active presence on social media to keep audiences informed about its latest projects and releases. Story Artist Job not on LinkedIn 🔥 1 hour ago 🏢🏡 Los Angeles – Hybrid 💵 $2.4k - $4.2k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟢 Junior ✨ Artist Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Create storyboard sequences that effectively execute story, character, emotional, comedic, and cinematic objectives through strong visual storytelling and performance
Meet with Directors, Head of Story, and creative supervisors to discuss storyboard objectives, sequence intent, and overall storytelling goals for the film
Translate scripts, outlines, and creative direction into clear and engaging storyboard panels that support pacing, staging, composition, camera language, and continuity
Collaborate closely with creative leadership and Editorial to refine sequences through multiple rounds of feedback and iteration
Demonstrate proficiency in creative tools such as Photoshop or Storyboard Pro, including timeline management, camera motion, dialogue placement, and sequence organization
Maintain consistency with the visual style, tone, and storytelling quality established for the production
Pitch storyboard sequences clearly and effectively to Directors, creative leadership, and internal teams as needed
Address creative challenges proactively by communicating with supervisors, asking thoughtful questions, and contributing visual storytelling solutions
Ensure all storyboard revisions, notes, and feedback are accurately incorporated within assigned deadlines
Communicate progress, updates, and production needs to creative supervisors and appropriate production staff throughout the process
Follow production workflows and document management requirements, including file organization, naming conventions, and storage procedures
Meet deadlines and production schedules as established by Producers and Production Management while maintaining a high level of artistic quality
Attend and contribute to story meetings, reviews, pitches, screenings, and other relevant production discussions
Assist with additional story-related assignments and special projects as needed in support of the production 🎯 Requirements
Minimum of 1 year of professional storyboard experience and/or relevant training on a feature film, television series, or comparable production environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong drawing and visual storytelling skills with the ability to communicate emotion, character performance, acting, staging, and cinematic clarity through storyboard work
Proficiency with industry tools (Photoshop, Storyboard Pro, etc.)
Demonstrated ability to adapt to and work within the established visual style and storytelling language of a production
Strong understanding of composition, staging, camera language, continuity, pacing, and screen direction
Solid draftsmanship and foundational drawing skills, including character acting, anatomy, perspective, and posing
Ability to interpret creative direction, apply feedback constructively, and iterate quickly within a collaborative production environment
Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines
Comfortable managing multiple assignments and adapting to evolving creative and production needs
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Hard Skills & Tools

Storyboard CreationCharacter ActingCinematic ClarityPacingStagingCamera LanguageContinuityDraftsmanshipAnatomyPerspective

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime-Management SkillsAdaptabilityCollaboration