Description

Position at DNEG

Please Note: This is a UK based role only. Must be eligible to live and work in the UK for you application to be considered.

Redefine Originals is looking for talented Storyboard Artists to join a wonderful and fun team for a new Feature Animated film based in the UK. Please show work that reflects action and comedy from professional work.

Responsibilities

• Create storyboards: thumbnail/rough storyboard panels through delivery of finished storyboard sequences.
• Ensure that the vision and style of the show is consistently adhered to through execution of action, staging, dialogue and camera.
• Pitch storyboards to Director, crew and Executives.
• Address notes from Director and Creative Supervisors.
• Collaborate with creative department heads and production to review goals and vision for the storyboards and discuss concerns, timelines and complexity, given the parameters of the schedule; Responsible for completing all deliverables on time and according to production schedule and within guidelines/show parameters such as number of scenes, complexity requirements, etc.
• Ensure that storyboard includes all final dialogue, backgrounds, direction, camera moves and action by making drawing or text changes in description, dialogue or numbering.
• Submit work that appropriately aligns with production and workflow guidelines requirements (i.e., naming conventions and storage).

Requirements

• Minimum of 2-3 years experience storyboarding on animated projects
• Knowledge and experience with animation production pipeline a plus.
• Knowledge of software and hardware including Cintiq, Toon Boon Storyboard Pro, and Photoshop.
• Ability to align with style and sensibility of show.
• Strong in comedy, action, emotional storytelling, and character interaction.
• Strong staging, composition and cinematography skills.
• Ability to draw characters and environments on model within show style.
• Ability to write clear and specific direction on storyboards.
• Solid and consistent time-management skills.

About You

• Good communicator with good organisational skills.
• A gifted storyteller.
• Technically adept.
• Team oriented.
• Flexible and adaptable with style and approach.
• Able to take direction.

About Us

We are DNEG, one of the world’s leading visual effects and animation companies for the creation of award-winning feature film, television, and multiplatform content. We employ more than 9,000 people with worldwide offices and studios across North America (Los Angeles, Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver), Europe (London), Asia (Bangalore, Mohali, Chennai, Mumbai) and Australia (Sydney).

At DNEG, we fundamentally believe that embracing our differences is a vital component of our collective success. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive work environment for our global teams, where everyone feels they matter and belong. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of background, experience or disability. Please let us know if you need any adjustments or support during the application process, we will do our best to accommodate your needs. We look forward to meeting you!