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Story Artist
Skydance · Santa Monica, Los Angeles · Hybrid · Active · $2,388 / week · Lever
Job facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | Skydance |
| Title | Story Artist |
| Normalized title | - |
| Department / team | Skydance Animation / Story |
| Location | Santa Monica, United States |
| Work model | Hybrid / Hybrid |
| Employment type | Full Time |
| Salary | $2,388 / week |
| Status | active |
| ATS provider | Lever |
| Posted / first seen | 2026-05-28 / 2026-05-29 |
| Changed / last seen | 2026-06-02 / 2026-06-06 |
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| ATS provider | Lever |
Description
At Skydance Animation, we are seeking experienced Story Artists in afreelance or full-time capacityto join our team across upcoming feature film productions. In this role, you will play a critical part in bringing stories to life by translating scripts, ideas, and character-driven moments into compelling visual storytelling. Through dynamic staging, cinematic composition, expressive acting, and strong pacing, you will help shape the emotional and narrative direction of the film from early development through production.
Working closely with Director(s), the Head of Story, the story team, and fellow creatives, the Story Artist will develop entertaining and emotionally resonant storyboard sequences that support the overall creative vision of the film. The ideal candidate is a strong visual storyteller with a deep understanding of character performance, filmmaking language, and story structure, as well as the ability to expand loose concepts into fully realized scenes that balance humor, emotion, and action.
This position is based in Los Angeles, California, and requires the selected candidate to be located with in the greater Los Angeles area.
The compensation range for this position in Los Angeles, CA is $2388.40 - 4,200/week. The rate offered may vary based on the candidate’s location, qualifications, experience and relevant expertise, among other factors. The range indicated is for base salary only and does not reflect the total compensation package, including bonus, benefits, etc.
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Responsibilities
Create storyboard sequences that effectively execute story, character, emotional, comedic, and cinematic objectives through strong visual storytelling and performance
Meet with Directors, Head of Story, and creative supervisors to discuss storyboard objectives, sequence intent, and overall storytelling goals for the film
Translate scripts, outlines, and creative direction into clear and engaging storyboard panels that support pacing, staging, composition, camera language, and continuity
Collaborate closely with creative leadership and Editorial to refine sequences through multiple rounds of feedback and iteration
Demonstrate proficiency in creative tools such as Photoshop or Storyboard Pro, including timeline management, camera motion, dialogue placement, and sequence organization
Maintain consistency with the visual style, tone, and storytelling quality established for the production
Pitch storyboard sequences clearly and effectively to Directors, creative leadership, and internal teams as needed
Address creative challenges proactively by communicating with supervisors, asking thoughtful questions, and contributing visual storytelling solutions
Ensure all storyboard revisions, notes, and feedback are accurately incorporated within assigned deadlines
Communicate progress, updates, and production needs to creative supervisors and appropriate production staff throughout the process
Follow production workflows and document management requirements, including file organization, naming conventions, and storage procedures
Meet deadlines and production schedules as established by Producers and Production Management while maintaining a high level of artistic quality
Attend and contribute to story meetings, reviews, pitches, screenings, and other relevant production discussions
Assist with additional story-related assignments and special projects as needed in support of the production
Requirements
Minimum of 1 year of professional storyboard experience and/or relevant training on a feature film, television series, or comparable production environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong drawing and visual storytelling skills with the ability to communicate emotion, character performance, acting, staging, and cinematic clarity through storyboard work
Proficiency with industry tools (Photoshop, Storyboard Pro, etc.)
Demonstrated ability to adapt to and work within the established visual style and storytelling language of a production
Strong understanding of composition, staging, camera language, continuity, pacing, and screen direction
Solid draftsmanship and foundational drawing skills, including character acting, anatomy, perspective, and posing
Ability to interpret creative direction, apply feedback constructively, and iterate quickly within a collaborative production environment
Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines
Comfortable managing multiple assignments and adapting to evolving creative and production needs
Knowledge of additional design, editorial, or production software is a plus
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| Title | Story Artist |
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| Status | active |
| Active | yes |
| Location Text | Santa Monica, Los Angeles |
| Department | Skydance Animation |
| Team | Story |
| Employment Type | Full Time |
| Workplace Type | hybrid |
| Remote Policy | hybrid |
| Country | United States |
| Region | — |
| City | Santa Monica |
| Salary Raw | compensation range for this position in Los Angeles, CA is $2388.40 - 4,200/week |
| Salary Min | 2,388.4 |
| Salary Max | — |
| Salary Currency | USD |
| Salary Period | week |
| Source URL | https://jobs.lever.co/skydance/1a911159-046c-4831-9292-0495cbd06606 |
| Apply URL | https://jobs.lever.co/skydance/1a911159-046c-4831-9292-0495cbd06606/apply |
| First Seen At | 2026-05-29 07:11:54Z |
| Last Seen At | 2026-06-06 19:34:17Z |
| Last Checked At | 2026-06-06 19:34:17Z |
| Last Changed At | 2026-06-02 10:39:03Z |
| Inactive At | — |
| Source Posted At | 2026-05-28 01:40:25Z |
| Source Updated At | — |
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