Head of Story

 

Career Level: Experienced (Please only experienced applicants)

Type: Freelance

 

Description:

Eric Miller Animation Studios is currently building a network of highly skilled artists.  The goal is to build relationships, so we can quickly put a team together when projects are ready.  If you are interested in being on our roster of creative individuals and you meet the following requirements please reach out to us.

The Head of Story, in concert with the Director, translates and interprets story lines into a visual medium via sketches, thumbnail drawings and finished storyboard drawings. Storyboards are the foundation of the production. The Head of Story is responsible for managing the Storyboard Department and the department’s Storyboard Artists.

 Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Leads and actively manages Storyboard Artists and storyboarding process.

  • Reviews, critiques, adjusts and approves work created in advance of Director review.

  • Serves as creative story lead.

  • Delivers storyboard assignments on time and on budget, which includes developing and maintaining schedules and standards for the department that are consistent with the needs of the Production.

  • Illustrates script pages and story ideas.

  • Develops character personality and dramatic/comedic action.

  • Works with Director (and Editor) to define staging, pacing, layout and camera action.

  • Incorporates Director’s notes.

  • Creates quick thumbnail sketches through to finished detailed storyboard panels.

  • Works with the Director, Producer and Editorial staff to review and adjust story schedules as needed.

  • Liaises with other key department heads to ensure healthy cross department communication and information sharing.

 Requirements:

  • Experience as a Head of Story on an Animated TV show.

  • Experience as a storyboard artist on Animated TV show.

  • 5+ years experience in animation.

  • Strong drawing ability for conveying character and action.

  • Strong understanding of basic story structure, character development, staging, layout, cutting and a cinematic / dynamic use of camera.

  • Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.

  • Ability to visually analyze and translate scripts.

  • Ability to create quick sketches through to finished storyboard panels.

  • Ability to create inventive ideas and stories with a sense of entertainment and humor for multiple types of creative projects.

  • Experience with the Wacom Cintiq drawing tablet, a plus.

  • Experience with Photoshop, a plus.

 

Eric Miller Animation Studios is based in Los Angeles

To apply, please create a profile on our Crew Portal, and be sure to put this job title in the "Open Position" section.