New job announcement cut-and-pasted from the Animation Guild hotline:
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Nick Animation Studio looking for storyboard artists on"TUFF Puppy" and "Dora the Explorer"Source URL: http://aminefairy.blogspot.com/2010/07/new-storyboard-jobs-nick-needs_06.html
Storyboard artist:
Description:
* Meet with creative supervisors to discuss objectives of storyboard; what is desired or to be achieved
* Create storyboards by implementing storytelling objectives. Follow instructions of creative supervisors
* Address any problems with creative supervisors; ask necessary questions
* Communicate progress of work to creative supervisors and to appropriate production staff
* Ensure quality and style of show is consistently achieved in storyboard work
* Follow proper document management requirements (i.e., file naming and storage)
* Meet all deadlines as determined by Line Producer or Production Manager
* Attend and contribute to relevant meetings and pitches as needed
* Maybe be required to pitch Storyboards
* Ensure all storyboard notes are added
* Assist with special projects
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to complete each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
*Must be able to work digitally
*Must have full knowledge/skills of the 2 D animation process
*Must have strong life drawing skills
*Must demonstrate proficiency in style of show
*Strong staging and composition skills
*Strong drawing and mechanical skills
*Strong draftsmanship
*Strong time-management skills
*Ability to multitask a plus
Minimum of 3- 5 years storyboard experience and/or training on a similar show; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Please Note: This is an artistic position and a test will be required.
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HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for these positions, you must submit your resume online at this page on the www.nickanimationcareers.com website. Please follow up by submitting a flat book portfolio (do not include any original artwork) and a digital DVD displaying your art directly to the animation studio. Before we can review your portfolio, you must fill-out a portfolio release form.
To download the form, please go to: http://nas.nick.com/SubmissionReleaseForm.pdf.
Mail in, or drop off, the completed form along with your portfolio and DVD to:
Nickelodeon Animation Studios
Attn. Portfolio Submissions
231 West Olive Avenue
Burbank, CA 91502
Please include a cover letter and resume stating the position or positions to which you are applying.
Please Note: We will call you when your work has been reviewed and is ready for pick-up. Due to the high volume of submissions, please do not call about status updates. As a rule, please allow 4 - 6 weeks for processing.
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