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Netflix

Storyboard 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 ... Traditional art, photography, or film background. This job may be covered by a collective ...

Netflix

Storyboard Artist - Ink

Vancouver, WA

$74.52/hr

Use knowledge of 2D and/or CG animation to ensure that posing, staging, and cutting is both ... Traditional art, photography, or film background. This job may be covered by a collective ...

Netflix

Storyboard Artist - Ink

Los Gatos, CA

$74.52/hr

Use knowledge of 2D and/or CG animation to ensure that posing, staging, and cutting is both ... Traditional art, photography, or film background. This job may be covered by a collective ...

Nintendo

Concept Artist [Contract] (Retro Studios)

Austin, TX · On-site

$125K - $144K/yr

Create storyboards, background illustrations, and promotional artwork. * Provide and receive ... Excellent 2D drawing skills with a strong grasp of composition, color theory, perspective, lighting ...

Thuma

CGI Artist

San Francisco, CA

$3K/wk

Experience leading end-to-end 3D and 2D production workflows * A sharp eye for accurately scoping ... temporary), work schedule, and applicable holiday policies, and are subject to the terms of the ...

Thuma

CGI Artist

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$3K/wk

Experience leading end-to-end 3D and 2D production workflows * A sharp eye for accurately scoping ... temporary), work schedule, and applicable holiday policies, and are subject to the terms of the ...

Thuma

CGI Artist

San Francisco, CA

$3K/wk

Experience leading end-to-end 3D and 2D production workflows * A sharp eye for accurately scoping ... temporary), work schedule, and applicable holiday policies, and are subject to the terms of the ...

University of Michigan

RESEARCH ASST I (TEMP)

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

$18.75 - $26/hr

We utilize sophisticated 2D and 3D human and murine in vitro cell culture models, advanced cell ... Background Screening Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug ...

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As of Jun 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for temp 2d background artist in the United States is $129,541.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $127,000.00 and $152,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Temp 2D Background Artist vs 2D Background Artist?

AspectTemp 2D Background Artist2D Background Artist
CredentialsPortfolio, basic art skills, possibly some industry experiencePortfolio, strong art skills, often more experience
Work EnvironmentTemporary projects, freelance or short-term contractsFull-time or long-term employment in studios
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in animation, gaming, film for short-term needsCommonly employed in animation and gaming studios for ongoing projects

The main difference between a Temp 2D Background Artist and a 2D Background Artist lies in employment duration and experience level. Temp 2D Background Artists typically work on short-term projects, often as freelancers or temporary staff, with a focus on specific tasks. In contrast, 2D Background Artists are usually employed full-time in studios, with more experience and involved in ongoing projects. Both roles require strong artistic skills and a good portfolio, but the Temp 2D Background Artist position is more flexible and project-based.

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Storyboard Artist - Ink

Storyboard Artist - Ink

Netflix

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$74.52/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago

Netflix rating

5.8

Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

57th of 65 rated media

Job description

At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we partner with creators as they experiment with a range of cutting-edge tools that bridge innovation with imaginative storytelling. Come join Inkubator to shape what's next and explore the creative possibilities.
Position Summary
We are seeking a Storyboard Artist to join our pioneering team in developing animated shorts and specials using experimental GenAI-native production pipelines. You will be a crucial partner in visual storytelling, responsible for creating high-quality storyboards from story inception through final delivery. This role requires technical curiosity to navigate, build, and support hybrid workflows using both traditional and new tools, all while contributing to the development of feature-quality content within our creator- and artist-led environment.
Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with creative leadership to define and clarify staging, camera, pacing, and character acting, bringing story concepts to life and creating a visual blueprint.
  • Apply a strong understanding of story principles. Use knowledge of 2D and/or CG animation to ensure that posing, staging, and cutting is both inventive and producible.
  • Translate script pages and written or verbal descriptions into visual, ranging from rough thumbnail sketches to finalized storyboard panels. Pitch storyboards to the story, leadership and creative teams.
  • Brainstorm inventive story beats, comedic/dramatic actions, and dialogue tweaks to elevate the story.
  • Proactively engage with and help define traditional, GenAI, and hybrid workflows to achieve creative excellence, bridging 2D and 3D ideas and integration for high-quality animation and story..
  • Receive and incorporate feedback quickly and thoughtfully, maintaining consistency with creative direction, production guidelines, and sprint timelines. Work closely with leadership to resolve issues and address notes.
  • Drive look development and visual experimentation efforts by pioneering new approaches to blend generative imagery with traditional renders and footage.
  • Build workflows, templates, and scripts as needed.
  • Ensure storyboards are delivered to the highest standard and on schedule through effective teamwork and problem-solving skills.
  • Help foster a collaborative, inclusive, curious, and exploratory team environment.

Qualifications
  • 4+ years of storyboarding experience in animation, games, or digital media (feature, episodic, or high-end short-form); experience with stylized or non-photoreal work is a plus OR a portfolio that demonstrates extensive story experience for animated shorts, series, or features.
  • Storyboarding samples and/or credits demonstrating excellence and inspiration in cinematic sense, graphic storytelling, character development, composition, and editorial pacing.
  • Advanced working knowledge of digital drawing tools.
  • Demonstrated and genuine interest in Generative AI imagery and video, with a proactive, hands-on approach to exploring new GenAI tools to enhance storytelling capabilities.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to deliver high-quality work on schedule in a fast-moving sprint-based environment.
  • Ability to take direction positively, collaborate across disciplines, and communicate clearly with creative, technical, and production partners.
  • A scrappy, builder's mindset with a high degree of independence, out-of-the-box application, and initiative as production support and workflows evolve alongside the creative process. Demonstrated experience working in ambiguous environments where the core production pipeline is being built and rapidly iterated upon.
  • Comfortable taking big-picture approaches while willing to build new workflows in a fluid, evolving production environment.
  • Ability to provide upward, constructive feedback to leadership for improved scalability.
  • Preferred, not required:
    • Traditional art, photography, or film background.

This job may be covered by a collective bargaining agreement. If so, pay for the position is governed by the currently effective applicable collective bargaining agreement and thus will be no less than $74.52 an hour and up to any better conditions and terms negotiated and obtained as expressly provided therein.
Depending on whether you are covered by a collective bargaining agreement, INK benefits can include medical/dental/vision plans, mental health support, retirement programs, and family-forming benefits, paid leave of absence programs, and paid time away programs to be used for vacation and sick paid time off.
Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.

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Netflix is the world's leading streaming entertainment service with 222 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries, feature films and mobile games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any Internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments.

Industry

Arts, entertainment, and recreation

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Los Gatos, CA, US

Year founded

1997

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