Storyboard Revisionist

At **Mainframe Studios**, we’re creators first. We eat creative and technical challenges for breakfast and come back for more. We’ve been doing this for 25+ years, and we’re still going strong. From our artists to our technical and production folks, everyone is passionate about collaborating on some kickass projects. With partners like Mattel, Netflix, DreamWorks, Sony, Silvergate, and Nickelodeon, it's no wonder we’ve established ourselves as a creative force to be reckoned with.
- In crewing our shows, Mainframe Studios values the strength in the diversity of backgrounds, lived experiences, and identities. We welcome and encourage applicants who bring new perspectives and experiences to our teams. We strongly encourage people from BIPOC, LGBTQ2S+, and indigenous communities and those with diverse abilities to apply._

**WE WANT YOU** (and your mad skills)

Under the guidance of the Head of Story or a Senior Story Artist, the Storyboard Revisionist does updates / revisions on storyboards as directed by the Storyboard Supervisor, Director or Clients.

**In this role you will**:

- Under the leadership of the Head of Story and/or a Senior Storyboard Artist, the Storyboard Revisionist uses designs to revise storyboard panels based on notes provided.
- Cleans-up/modifies story panels that reflect the emotional, action and or comedic intent of a scene/sequence.
- May participate in brainstorming sessions to come up with story, emotional and comedic ideas.
- Able to compose shots and indicate screen direction and cutting for effective storytelling.
- Focuses on continuity from shot-to-shot in his or her assigned revision sequences in addition to collaborating with other story artists to ensure continuity from sequence to sequence.
- Depending on the project's requirements, the Storyboard Revisionist generates artwork ranging from thumbnails to digitally enhanced final storyboard panels.
- Collaborates with editorial to provide materials to be cut into the story reel.

**Need to have**:

- Strong drawing skills with the ability to capture character action, emotion and attitude through storyboard panels.
- Strong storytelling skills
- Strong staging skills.
- Must show an aptitude for learning different styles depending on the project's requirements.
- Experience with digital storyboarding tools.
- Strong aptitude for verbal and visual presentation skills.

**Software you will use**:

- Storyboard Pro
- Blender
- Photoshop

**Nice to have**:

- Degree or diploma in fine arts or animation or equivalent experience
- 1+ years of experience working in a professional environment within their discipline
- Mainframe Studios is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which means we will not discriminate against any individual based on race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable law. This policy applies to every aspect of employment at Mainframe Studios, including recruitment, hiring, training, advancement, and termination. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and partners. Should you require accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please let us know your requirements when contacted._