Storyboard Artist

Kickstart Entertainment

. Produce fully realized storyboards, including action descriptions, dialogue, camera moves, cuts, and hook-ups .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeVancouver • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$88,400 - CA$98,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in storyboarding for 3D animation, with strong drawing skills, visual storytelling abilities, and a solid understanding of CG animation workflows. Capable of collaborating effectively with directors and teams while managing time and adhering to production guidelines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

3D Animation StoryboardingStoryboard Pro ProficiencyVisual Storytelling SkillsCreative Problem-SolvingTime Management

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Hard Skills

Drawing SkillsStorytelling PrinciplesStaging and CompositionPosing and Acting SkillsComedic and Dramatic Timing

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationMentorshipAttention to Detail

Industry Keywords

CG Animation WorkflowsProduction ConstraintsFormatting and Naming ConventionsCreative SolutionsTeam Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Produce fully realized storyboards, including action descriptions, dialogue, camera moves, cuts, and hook-ups
Collaborate with the Director on the style and tone of the series
Join weekly creative calls as required
Generate and communicate ideas to visually interpret scripts and overcome technical limitations
Consult with the Director on the feasibility of comedic or dramatic script moments and suggest creative solutions
Pitch thumbnails and rough storyboards to the Director
Anticipate, communicate, and troubleshoot creative or technical issues
Use existing templates and follow established formatting, naming, and workflow guidelines
Address Director revisions
Meet deadlines and communicate foreseeable issues
Back up and properly save artwork and prepare materials on time
Interact respectfully and professionally with colleagues, staff, partners, and clients
Collaborate across multiple productions and departments
Assist with development and other design-related studio needs during available periods
Provide mentorship support to Junior artists
Participate in studio workflow and process discussions
Contribute to a positive team environment aligned with Kickstart’s Core Values

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years experience storyboarding for 3D animation
Outstanding drawing skills and sense of appeal, design, character, and composition
Strong understanding of storytelling principles and techniques
Strong visual storytelling, staging, and composition skills
Strong posing, acting, and dramatic and comedic timing skills
Creative problem-solving skills
Proficient in Storyboard Pro
Able to clearly pitch ideas and interpret scripts visually
Collaborative and communicative; comfortable receiving and applying feedback
Knowledge of CG animation workflows and production constraints
Attention to detail and adherence to formatting and naming conventions
Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines
Experience in comedy or action-driven content is an asset

Benefits

Comp & perks

Supportive, creative, collaborative, and inclusive workplace environment
Equal employment opportunities
Accommodation support during the recruitment process
Hybrid work arrangement combining in-studio and remote work
Salary range of $1,700–$1,900 per week / equivalent annual salary of $88,400–$98,800
Confidential handling of personal information
Opportunities to contribute to a globally recognized animation and production studio