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The Walt Disney Company

Storyboard Artist

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$108.20K - $139.90K/yr

Storyboard Artist Req ID: 10149448 Position Summary We are looking for a Storyboard Artist who reflects the innovative spirit, creative talent, production excellence, collaborative mindset and ...

Skydance

Story Artist

Santa Monica, CA

$2.39K - $4.20K/wk

Create storyboard sequences that effectively execute story, character, emotional, comedic, and cinematic objectives through strong visual storytelling and performance * Meet with Directors, Head of ...

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Business Analyst

Richmond, VA · On-site

Must have experience in requirements elicitation, storyboard development, wireframe preparation, test planning, and test execution.

Shown Media

Graphic Designer

New York, NY · On-site +1

$2K - $4K/mo

Graphic Designer (Storyboard / Motion) Location: Remote Type: Full-time Salary: $2,000 - $4,000/month Schedule: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (EST) About Shown Media Shown Media is an NYC-based creative studio ...

Shown Media

Graphic Designer (Remote)

New York, NY · Remote

$2K - $4K/mo

Graphic Designer (Storyboard / Motion) Location: Remote Type: Full-time Salary: $2,000 $4,000/month Schedule: 10:00 AM 6:00 PM (EST) About Shown Media Shown Media is an NYC-based creative studio that ...

Shown Media

Graphic Designer

New York, NY · Remote

$2K - $4K/mo

Graphic Designer (Storyboard / Motion) Location: Remote Type: Full-time Salary: $2,000 - $4,000/month Schedule: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (EST) About Shown Media Shown Media is an NYC-based creative studio ...

Lockheed Martin Corporation

Manages proposal schedules and deadlines, develops proposal artifacts and supporting artifacts such as proposal outline, compliance matrix, storyboard plan, and delivery plan. Shapes and drives ...

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As of May 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for storyboard in the United States is $34.86, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $33.65 and $37.02 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Storyboard Artist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Storyboard Artist, you need strong drawing and visual storytelling skills, a solid understanding of cinematic language, and typically a degree in animation, illustration, or a related field. Familiarity with digital illustration tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Toon Boom Storyboard Pro, and Wacom tablets is essential. Creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with directors and other team members are crucial soft skills. These abilities ensure that narrative concepts are clearly visualized and communicated, streamlining production and aligning the creative vision across the team.

How does a storyboard artist typically collaborate with directors and animators during a project?

Storyboard artists play a crucial role in the early stages of film, animation, and advertising projects by visually mapping out scenes. They work closely with directors to interpret scripts and ensure the visual storytelling aligns with the director's vision. Regular meetings and feedback sessions are common, allowing storyboard artists to revise panels based on input from both directors and animators, ensuring smooth transitions and coherent scene flow. This collaborative process helps identify and solve narrative or visual issues before full production begins, fostering a team-oriented work environment.

What are storyboard artists?

Storyboard artists are creative professionals who visually interpret scripts and concepts by drawing sequences of images, known as storyboards, for films, television, animation, and commercials. Their work helps directors, producers, and other team members visualize the flow of a story before filming or production begins. Storyboard artists use their artistic skills to convey scene compositions, camera movements, and character actions, making them an essential part of the pre-production process. They collaborate closely with directors and writers to ensure the visual narrative aligns with the overall vision of the project.

What is the difference between Storyboard vs Scriptwriter?

AspectStoryboardScriptwriter
Primary RoleVisual planning and sequencing of scenesWriting dialogue and narrative content
Required SkillsVisual storytelling, sketching, layout designWriting, storytelling, language proficiency
Work EnvironmentFilm, animation, advertising productionFilm, TV, advertising, digital media
CredentialsDesign or art background often preferredWriting or journalism background often preferred

While both roles are essential in media production, a storyboard artist focuses on visualizing scenes and sequencing, whereas a scriptwriter develops the dialogue and narrative. They often collaborate closely but serve different functions in the storytelling process.

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Storyboard Artist

Storyboard Artist

The Walt Disney Company

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$108.20K - $139.90K/yr

Full-time

Posted 29 days ago

Walt Disney Company rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 124 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

6th of 47 rated entertainment

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Storyboard Artist

Req ID:

10149448

Job Description:

Position Summary

We are looking for a Storyboard Artist who reflects the innovative spirit, creative talent, production excellence, collaborative mindset and passion for great filmmaking that define Lucasfilm.

The Storyboard Artist works closely with the writers and directors to convey a story through visual storytelling techniques in a 3D computer graphics environment. They work directly from the script to setup the stage and cameras in a 3D environment. It is their job to explore the possibilities of each scene, capture them as shots with a 3D camera move, and edit their work together as movies for submission to the show's story reel.

This position requires someone to be located in the San Francisco Bay Area. This position is considered Hybrid, which means the employee will work onsite in our San Francisco office and occasionally from home.

What you'll do

  • The 3D Story Artist handles composition, screen direction, camera angles, staging, posing, pace, and timing (all the while ensuring that it maintains and fulfills the storypoint.)

  • Work is done when final 3D camera setups are delivered to downstream production departments.

  • Innovative Project Contributions: Participate in special projects and initiatives, leveraging unique skills in photography, camera, and visual arts to push the boundaries of storytelling in CG animation.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years in feature film or television production, or equivalent experience.

  • Bachelor's degree in Film, Animation, or Fine Arts Recommended.

  • Reel containing examples of work in live-action or animated film that exhibits a strong emphasis on visual storytelling, including staging, composition, and editing.

  • Competency in 2D storyboarding, or comparable form.

  • Must be confident working extensively with computers. Experience with using 3D animation software a strong plus.

  • Acting out the scene while working on it for the enjoyment of your coworkers also a plus.

The hiring range for this position in San Francisco is $108,200 to $139,900 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Job Posting Segment:

Lucasfilm Animation

Job Posting Primary Business:

Lucasfilm Animation-Episodic Series

Primary Job Posting Category:

Story (Animation & Visual Effects) - Studios

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

San Francisco, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-04-29

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About Walt Disney

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At Disney, we're storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world. "We create happiness." That's our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you'll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen!

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Amusement, gambling, and recreation

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Burbank, CA, US

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