Storyboard Artist

IMAX is not your everyday entertainment experience. With over 50 years of history as a global innovator in entertainment technology, our employees and their careers have constantly gone beyond the ordinary at IMAX. We combine proprietary technology with industry-leading knowledge and relationships with top studios and filmmakers to create theatrical experiences that take audiences beyond the edge of their seats to a world they never imagined. IMAX has revolutionized the way people experience movies and continues to push the boundaries of entertainment experiences beyond blockbusters and into exciting new directions.

Come explore IMAX – where innovation, creativity and passion come together. Get inspired, get involved, and ignite your future with IMAX!

Job Description

We're always on the lookout for talented, ambitious freelancers with a passion for creativity and confident storytelling who want to create work that stands out, gets noticed and deliver IMAX sized results.

Our projects cover a wide, and ever evolving, range of skillsets and we'd love to have you in our network. Please connect, submit your portfolio and any other relevant information so we can get in touch when we're looking for experts for varying project lengths throughout 2024 and beyond.

About The Role

IMAX Creative is looking for experienced freelance Storyboard Artists to join our Creative team.

The ideal candidates will have the required qualifications and experience in animation, illustration, and design. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about crafting stories and creating meaningful visuals.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with Head of Creative and Art Director on storytelling direction, design requirements, and expected level of polish for each sequence/brief
• Pitch rough storyboards to the Head of Creative and Art Director
• Provide status updates, cleaned-up storyboards with attention to clarity and entertainment value to be presented to IMAX leadership team
• Ensure storyboards align with the creative goals of the leadership team, deadlines, and storytelling objectives
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What You’ll Need

• 3+ years of storyboarding experience working in Agency, Studio, feature and/or television
• Strong drawing skills with a demonstrated sense of storytelling, staging, and composition
• Ability to illustrate the narrative, plan shots and sequences and maintain continuity between settings
• Ability to reflect and interpret the original intention of the brief and/or script provided
• Ensure storyboards align with the creative goals and vision
• Advanced knowledge of Photoshop and/or Storyboard Pro
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Compensation

42.10 - 75.00

At IMAX, you will be part of a culture built on respect – we are committed to creating a welcoming and diverse atmosphere across our organization.

For consideration, please apply online. We thank all applicants for their interest in IMAX but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.