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Story Artist – Feature

Company: Sony Pictures Animation

Location: Los Angeles, California, United States

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $51.65/hour – $77 / Hour

About the Role

Sony Pictures Animation is seeking a Story Artist – Feature to help visually shape animated feature film narratives through compelling storyboard storytelling. The role involves collaborating closely with directors, producers, and the story department to translate scripts and concepts into dynamic visual sequences.

This opportunity is ideal for artists passionate about cinematic storytelling, character performance, staging, and visual pacing in animated productions.

Job Overview

The Story Artist will create storyboard panels that define action, humor, emotional beats, camera placement, and continuity throughout animated feature productions. The role requires strong storytelling instincts, draftsmanship, and the ability to pitch and revise ideas effectively within a collaborative production environment.

Candidates should possess strong visual communication skills, cinematic understanding, and experience working across multiple storytelling styles including action, comedy, and drama.

Key Responsibilities

  • Storyboard Creation: Develop storyboard sequences from scripts and creative direction using rough and polished panels.
  • Visual Storytelling: Plan camera angles, acting, staging, pacing, and action sequences to support narrative clarity.
  • Creative Pitching: Present storyboard sequences to directors, story teams, and studio leadership.
  • Sequence Revision: Revise and refine storyboard panels based on production feedback and evolving story needs.
  • Team Leadership: Support story team collaboration and provide feedback throughout production workflows.
  • Narrative Development: Help identify and solve story structure, entertainment, and pacing challenges creatively.

Qualifications

  • Strong draftsmanship, composition, and visual storytelling skills.
  • Ability to work across multiple genres and visual styles from realistic to stylized animation.
  • Excellent character acting, staging, and cinematography understanding.
  • Strong communication and storytelling presentation abilities.
  • Proficiency with Toon Boom Storyboard Pro, Photoshop, and Cintiq workflows.
  • Ability to work efficiently in fast-paced production environments while adapting to creative feedback.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Animation, Illustration, Fine Arts, Film, or a related field preferred.
  • Equivalent professional production experience may substitute formal education.
  • Strong storyboard portfolio or reel demonstrating storytelling and cinematic skills is required.

Benefits

  • Eligibility for benefits under the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
  • Opportunity to contribute to major animated feature productions.
  • Collaborative creative environment with experienced filmmakers and artists.
  • Professional growth opportunities within a leading animation studio.
  • Exposure to high-level cinematic storytelling and animation workflows.

Sony Pictures Animation continues to create bold and visually engaging animated storytelling experiences for global audiences. This role offers talented storyboard artists the opportunity to help shape the narrative and cinematic language of exciting animated feature productions.

If you are passionate about storytelling, cinematic composition, and animation, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career with Sony Pictures Animation.

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