Storyboard Artist VA
Turns scripts and briefs into clear visual storyboards and animatics for commercials, explainer videos, animation and film. A senior storyboard artist saves production time by getting the story right before anything is shot or animated.
- Top 1% vetted talent
- No lock-in contracts
- Replacement guarantee
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Description
A Storyboard Artist VA turns scripts, briefs and director notes into visual plans for commercials, explainer videos, animation and film. They can create thumbnails, presentation-ready boards and animatics that define framing, staging, camera movement and timing before production begins. Outsource Teams provides top 1% vetted talent with professional storyboard experience, no lock-in contracts and a replacement guarantee, helping production teams solve storytelling and shot-planning decisions before costly filming or animation begins.
Responsibilities
- Draw storyboards from scripts, briefs and director notes covering framing, camera moves, staging and action.
- Produce rough thumbnails for fast approval and clean boards for client presentation.
- Create animatics with timing, temporary audio and simple motion in Storyboard Pro, After Effects or Premiere Pro.
- Interpret and apply shot language, continuity and the 180-degree rule correctly.
- Revise boards quickly through feedback rounds with directors, producers and clients.
- Maintain character and set consistency with reference sheets and model packs.
- Collaborate with animators, editors and production teams on scene planning.
- Deliver boards in organised, numbered formats with shot descriptions and notes.
- Manage several projects and deadlines simultaneously.
Software & Tools
Requirements
- Five or more years as a storyboard artist for advertising, animation, film or video production.
- Strong drawing skills with a portfolio showing clear staging, expression and camera language.
- Proficient in Storyboard Pro, Photoshop, Procreate or Clip Studio Paint, and able to build animatics.
- Solid understanding of film grammar, editing and pacing.
- Fast, accurate and comfortable with rough and polished styles.
- Good written and spoken English for reading scripts and discussing revisions.
- Reliable high-speed internet, backup power and availability during the client's business hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can they storyboard?
They can create boards for commercials, explainer videos, animation, film and other video productions.
Can they work directly from a script?
Yes. They can interpret scripts, briefs and director notes and translate them into shots covering action, staging and camera movement.
Can they create animatics?
Yes. They can add timing, temporary audio and simple motion to boards to create animatics before production.
Can they show camera movement and shot composition?
Yes. They can apply shot language, continuity, camera framing and the 180-degree rule when planning scenes.
Can they revise boards after feedback?
Yes. They can work through revision rounds with directors, producers and clients while keeping characters, sets and scene details consistent.
What tools can they use?
They can work with Storyboard Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Procreate, Clip Studio Paint and Adobe Illustrator.
How much does it cost?
Rates are listed in USD at $7 per hour for entry-level talent, $9 per hour for intermediate and $12 per hour for senior talent. There are no lock-in contracts.
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