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Netflix

Story Artist- Ink

Vancouver, WA · On-site

$74.52/hr

Use knowledge of 2D and/or CG animation to ensure that posing, staging, and cutting is both ... Brainstorm inventive story beats, comedic/dramatic actions, and dialogue tweaks to elevate the ...

Netflix

Story Artist- Ink

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$74.52/hr

Use knowledge of 2D and/or CG animation to ensure that posing, staging, and cutting is both ... Brainstorm inventive story beats, comedic/dramatic actions, and dialogue tweaks to elevate the ...

Netflix

Story Artist- Ink

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$74.52/hr

Use knowledge of 2D and/or CG animation to ensure that posing, staging, and cutting is both ... Brainstorm inventive story beats, comedic/dramatic actions, and dialogue tweaks to elevate the ...

Netflix

Story Artist- Ink

Los Gatos, CA · On-site

$74.52/hr

Use knowledge of 2D and/or CG animation to ensure that posing, staging, and cutting is both ... Brainstorm inventive story beats, comedic/dramatic actions, and dialogue tweaks to elevate the ...

Netflix

Story Artist- Ink

Los Gatos, CA · On-site

$74.52/hr

Use knowledge of 2D and/or CG animation to ensure that posing, staging, and cutting is both ... Brainstorm inventive story beats, comedic/dramatic actions, and dialogue tweaks to elevate the ...

Netflix

Story Artist- Ink

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$74.52/hr

Use knowledge of 2D and/or CG animation to ensure that posing, staging, and cutting is both ... Brainstorm inventive story beats, comedic/dramatic actions, and dialogue tweaks to elevate the ...

Incessantrain

Animation Artist 1

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

About the Role We're looking for a passionate Animation Artist to bring characters and stories to life. You'll work on medium-level shots, collaborate with a talented team, and help mentor junior ...

Incessantrain

$60 - $80/hr

About the Role We're looking for a passionate Animation Artist to bring characters and stories to life. You'll work on medium-level shots, collaborate with a talented team, and help mentor junior ...

Flying Bark Productions

Animation Director

Burbank, CA · On-site

$3.2K - $3.4K/wk

Experience providing animation direction and detailed creative feedback to artists. * Strong visual and storytelling instincts with an ability to clearly communicate creative ideas. * Ability to ...

Festybay

$80 - $100/hr

The Unreal Animation Artist (all genders) is a highly technical and creative role focused on high-end automotive and product storytelling for Serviceplan Group . Operating within our advanced digital ...

Steamroller Animation

NY · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

About Steamroller Animation It's different here. We're a fun-loving bunch, passionate about our ... a visual storyteller. You will be responsible for the final look of cinematic sequences ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for animation story artist in the United States is $29.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.76 and $32.93 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Story Artist - Feature

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

Sony Pictures Animation
Motion Picture and Video Production and Distribution • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Sony Pictures Animationexternal

$53.37 - $80/hr

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Develop storyboards from scripts or descriptions that depict action, camera placement, and acting sequences.

  • Draw storyboards, including quick sketches and detailed panels, and revise them as needed.

  • Pitch storyboards to the director, head of story, crew, and executives.

Job description

SUMMARY:
Story Artists work with a team of the Directors, Producers, and Head of Story to create a visual representation of the animation's narrative. These artists translate the script into pictures by producing a series of panels of drawings that plan out the film's story, action, humor, continuity and pacing. This is a union covered position.
Sony Pictures Animation is an animation studio based in Los Angeles, California, creating both feature animation and animated series with artists from around the world. We pride ourselves on empowering filmmakers to lead the creative process and allowing the hand of the artist to be truly felt, with the goal of producing bold and innovative visual storytelling.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Working from a script or descriptions, develop storyboards (thumbnail/rough storyboard panels) that depict the action, camera placement and acting of sequences.
  • Draw everything from quick sketches to finished detailed storyboard panels.
  • Pitch storyboards to the director, head of story, crew, and executives.
  • Discover and create innovative ideas with performance, action, and humor.
  • Draw storyboards for assigned sequences and revise, edit, and modify sketches as many times as needed.
  • Ensure that the vision and style of the show is consistently adhered to through execution of action, staging, dialogue and camera.
  • Address story and structure problems. We especially value artists that can improve entertainment value!.
  • Supervision of the story team, including conducting interviews, making hiring recommendations, and providing feedback to Artists throughout the production.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Robust draftsmanship with a sense of design, appeal and composition.
  • Ability to work on a range of projects (action, comedy and drama sequences) and in a variety of styles from comic to realistic and highly stylized.
  • Great writing skills.
  • Strong character acting sensibilities; able to convey personality, emotion, and movement.
  • Strong staging, composition and cinematography skills.
  • Capable of drawing characters and environments on model within show style.
  • Ability to write clear and specific directions on storyboards to communicate with the team.
  • Can manage time efficiently and work independently.
  • Work creatively in a fast paced production environment.
  • Must be open to direction and able to embrace change.
  • Self motivated, good interpersonal skills, and an excellent teammate with a phenomenal outlook.
  • Knowledge of software and hardware including Cintiq, Toon Boom Storyboard Pro and Photoshop.

The anticipated base salary for this position is $53.37/hour to $80/hour. This role qualifies for benefits pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement. The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors.
To apply, please submit a resume and a link to your work. Please make sure to include any passwords needed to review your work in your resume or cover letter.
Sony Pictures Animation is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

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