Our Storyboard Artist job description includes the responsibilities, duties, skills, education, qualifications, and experience.
About the Storyboard Artist role
A Storyboard Artist creates visualizations of a story, script, or project through sketches, drawings, and illustrations. They bring the script to life by creating a sequence of images that depict the action that will be seen in the final product. Storyboard Artists must understand the narrative and be able to convey the story in an effective and creative manner.
Role Purpose
The purpose of a Storyboard Artist is to create visuals that depict a film, television program, commercial, or other video production in a sequential format. Storyboard Artists use illustration, animation, and other forms of visual communication to develop a story by creating storyboard panels that represent the shots and transitions of a production. They may also provide direction to the production crew and act as a visual aid for the director and crew. Storyboard Artists must have excellent drawing skills, an eye for detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with the director and other production personnel.
Storyboard Artist Summary
Storyboard Artist Job Summary
A Storyboard Artist creates visual representations of scripts for television, movies, and other media. They work closely with directors to develop storyboards and develop the visual narrative of a project. Storyboard Artists must have strong drawing and sketching skills, knowledge of digital art programs, and an eye for design and composition. They must also have an understanding of cinematic language and be able to communicate ideas and concepts clearly. A successful Storyboard Artist will have excellent organizational and communication skills, a great sense of humor, and an ability to work quickly and efficiently.
Storyboard Artist Duties
- Create storyboards from scripts
- Develop concepts and visuals for storyboards
- Collaborate with other production personnel
- Present storyboards to producers and directors
- Make revisions to storyboards based on feedback
Storyboard Artist Skills
- Drawing
- Creative Design
- Organizational Skills
Storyboard Artist Requirements
- Proficient in storyboarding software
- Ability to interpret script and create storyboard panels
- Experience in drawing and animation
- Excellent artistic and creative skills
Personal Traits
- Creative
- Imaginative
- Attentive to detail
- Good communication skills