Nickelodeon Animation Studio is looking
for a Storyboard Artist for "Dora The Explorer"
for a Storyboard Artist for "Dora The Explorer"
Storyboard Artist: Description:
- Meet with creative supervisors to discuss objectives of storyboard; what is desired or to be achieved
- Create storyboards by implementing storytelling objectives. Follow instructions of creative supervisors
- Address any problems with creative supervisors; ask necessary questions
- Communicate progress of work to creative supervisors and to appropriate production staff
- Ensure quality and style of show is consistently achieved in storyboard work
- Follow proper document management requirements (i.e., file naming and storage) according to the production's guidelines
- Meet all deadlines as determined by Line Producer or Production Manager
- Attend and contribute to relevant meetings and pitches as needed
- Maybe be required to pitch Storyboards
- Ensure all storyboard notes are added
- Assist with special projects
Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to complete each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Must be able to work digitally
- Must have full knowledge/skills of the 2 D animation process
- Must have strong life drawing skills
- Must demonstrate proficiency in style of show
- Preschool experience a plus
- Strong staging and composition skills
- Strong drawing and mechanical skills
- Strong draftsmanship
- Strong time-management skills
- Ability to multitask a plus
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of 3- 5 years storyboard experience and/or training on a similar show; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Please Note: This is an artistic position and a test will be required.
HOW TO APPLY:To apply for these positions, you must submit your resume online at www.nickanimationcareers.com. Please follow up by submitting a flat book portfolio (do not include any original artwork) and a digital DVD displaying your art directly to the animation studio. Before we can review your portfolio, you must fill-out a portfolio release form.
To download the form, please go to: http://nas.nick.com/SubmissionReleaseForm.pdf.
Mail in, or drop off, the completed form along with your portfolio and DVD to:Nickelodeon Animation Studios
Attn. Portfolio Submissions
231 West Olive Avenue
Burbank, CA 91502Please include a cover letter and resume stating the position or positions to which you are applying.Please Note: Due to the high volume of submissions, please do not call about status updates. As a rule, please allow 4 - 6 weeks for processing.