Storyboard Director

7 months ago

Vancouver, Canada ICON Creative Studio Full time

**Company Overview**

ICON Creative Studio is Canada’s largest independently owned animation entertainment company located in the historic Gastown district of Vancouver, BC Canada with design, storyboarding, modeling, rigging, animation, technical finaling, lighting, visual effects, and compositing artists alongside creative and management teams.

Known for our quality, efficiency, and timely deliveries, ICON has partnered alongside distributors, broadcasters, and streaming platforms around the world to help create, realize and produce noteworthy content.

ICON operates from a holistic philosophy that leverages individual skill sets to maximize production efficiency on the floor while maintaining an optimal balance of creativity and quality on-screen.

**Why work at ICON?**
- At ICON we constantly invest in raising the bar of our productions and fostering our people. If you are passionate about animation and enjoy sharing success with others, we'd like to hear from you
- Join the fastest-growing CG Animation studio in Vancouver
- Work on top feature and episodic CG franchises for leading streaming platforms (Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+, Amazon, Peacock, Paramount+ etc.)
- Work with a diverse group of artists from all over the world who have come to BC to join our expanding studio
- Use all of the latest tools and software
- We uphold a premium standard of quality across all of our productions by putting all of our resources up on screen
- We hire for the long term and give artists the opportunity to grow, get promoted and take on as much responsibility as they can manage
- We offer flexibility and autonomy
- We facilitate requests in a timely manner
- We offer direct deposit
- We offer a generous benefits package
- And more...

**Job Overview**

**Key Responsibilities**
- Collaborate with writers and the creative team to deeply understand the nuances of the script and translate it into visual storytelling elements.
- Identify key moments, action sequences, and emotional beats that will enhance the overall viewer experience.
- Create detailed storyboards that effectively convey the narrative flow, humor, and tone of the animated series.
- Develop expressive character poses, dynamic action sequences, and visually compelling compositions to enhance the storytelling.
- Work closely with the animation director, character designers, and other team members to maintain a consistent visual style throughout the series.
- Contribute creative ideas during brainstorming sessions and collaborate on the evolution of the show's visual identity.
- Clearly communicate the vision for each episode through storyboards to the animation and production teams.
- Provide constructive feedback to artists to ensure the cohesive execution of the creative vision.
- Manage and adhere to project timelines, ensuring timely delivery of storyboards for each episode.
- Coordinate with production teams to integrate storyboards seamlessly into the animation pipeline.
- Uphold high artistic and storytelling standards, ensuring that the storyboards align with the creative vision of the series.
- Review and refine storyboards based on feedback from the director, producers, and clients.

**Skills and Experience**
- Bachelor’s degree in Animation, Film, Fine Arts, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Storyboard Artist or Director in the animation industry.
- Proficient in industry-standard storyboard software (Toon Boom, Storyboard Pro, etc.).
- Strong understanding of animation principles, cinematic techniques, and comedic timing.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines.
- A portfolio showcasing a diverse range of storyboard work with a focus on animated series.ICON Creative Studio is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
- Ask us about our benefits program.

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