Storyboard Artist (NY Based)

Titmouse is seeking a NY-based storyboard artist for a preschool series! The Storyboard Artist draws a scene-by-scene visual story based on the script and notes from the Director.

Hours per week: 40 (Full-time)

Estimated Project Length: June 24th, 2024 – June 20th, 2025

Weekly Salary Range (USD): $1520 – $1674, commensurate with experience and skill level

Reporting to: Director

*This position is covered by a Union contract if employed within the geographic scope of this Agreement.*

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND REQUIRED ABILITIES

• • Strong staging and composition skills.
  • Knowledge and experience with Storyboard Pro.
  • Proficiency with FileMaker Pro, Adobe Creative Suite, Google Workplace, and MS Office Suite (including Flash, Photoshop and AfterEffects) preferred.
  • Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize work to meet goals and deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with different teams and stakeholders.
  • Ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced production environment and manage time wisely.
  • Work with limited direction, take feedback and iterate on storyboards as tasks progress according to the schedule.
  • Ask appropriate questions to understand and complete assignments and tasks on schedule.
  • Engage in an open dialogue with production management on any potential roadblocks or concerns in delivering assignments on time.
  • Excellent organizational, verbal, written, e-social skills and professional acumen.
  • Ability to draw in the style of production.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• • Work directly with director, episodic director, designers, storyboard team and production team.
  • Develop characters through the storyboard process.
  • Implement all executive notes and feedback as needed for sequences.
  • Pitch boards to show leadership and editorial as requested.
  • Work quickly to iterate new ideas or refine boards.
  • Reference storyboard for final designs to make sure storyboard needs are met.

REQUIRED WORK HABITS

• • Adhere to all Titmouse, Inc. policies and procedures.
  • Maintain courteous and cooperative manner with all staff and outside contacts, and demonstrate respect and a positive attitude toward them at all times during assigned workday.
  • Be a team player, but also take initiative and be flexible in assisting others to the best of their ability to ensure accurate work product.
  • Be organized in work area, files, etc., contributing to the efficiency and accuracy of work within the assigned workday and avoiding unnecessary extra time.
  • Be able to comprehend assignments or to clearly and concisely ask for clarification until the assignment is understood.
  • Exhibit dependability by arriving and leaving work on time; by taking the allotted time for lunch and breaks; by limiting personal telephone calls and socializing to break periods.
  • Engage in conduct that enables the company to achieve its goal of providing a professional work environment and that is not disruptive to that environment.
  • Be willing to put forth best effort at all times during assigned workday.
  • Maintain confidentiality of all financial, legal and proprietary matters.