Axis Studios is looking for a creative and diverse Story Artist. In this role you will have the opportunity to work on creating commissioned and original entertainment experiences in Film, Television, Games and Theme Parks.

The Story Artist will work closely and collaboratively with the Director and Lead Storyboard Artist/Storyboard Supervisor to develop the story and sequences.

This is a highly collaborative role, based strongly on traditional drawing skills in addition to having a great sense of pacing, action, performance, composition, a strong sense of staging, cinematography, comedy and sequential storytelling. Strong Problem solving skills are also essential.

The Storyboard Artist’s job is to provide a sequential visual representation of the script and Director’s intentions as a blueprint, before full production starts, for the Production to follow.

Artistic Responsibilities

Interpret Director and/or Lead Storyboard Artist/Boarding Supervisor's briefs: either written and/or visual.

Create Storyboards that convey the action, acting of characters, scene composition, placement of cameras and continuity in the given sequence(s) clearly.

Present storyboards to Director, Lead/Supervisor and other Story Team members as required.

Developing new drawing as required to fix, change and/or improve sequences during the storyboarding phase.

Time/Self management: ability to hit internal deadlines.

Strong awareness of their own abilities and pace of work; working with Production to ensure that work is delivered on schedule to the quality required.

Good communications with other team members and Production.

Suggesting suitable alternative approaches to story where appropriate.

Ensure that all boards are delivered in a format, and named, in a suitable manner for Editorial.

Deliver results that meet and exceed expectations.

An Effective Story Artist 

Seeks to understand, evaluate, communicate and execute Project story and narrative requirements.

Seeks to deliver storyboards that answer both Client and Studio needs.

Actively monitors and adjusts to the project's needs.

Takes responsibility for ensuring the problem is solved.

Works with and supports team members from other departments.

Puts the outcome for the studio as a whole first.

Can both anticipate a problem and either prevents it or limits the damage.

Is able to maintain focus and direction.

Can see past the noise.

Responds proactively to personal & team challenges.

Motivates themselves and, where relevant, other team members.

Is communicative and communicates effectively and clearly.

Aspires to learn and grow.

Is flexible and adaptable to changes and feedback.

Understands the bigger picture and requirements.

Is resilient and perseveres.

Is level headed under pressure.

An opportunity to work across multiple styles, IPs and genres, with a talented international team of designers, art directors and directors.