3D Storyboard Artist job at Mainframe Studios, Vancouver

At Mainframe Studios , we’re creators first. We eat creative and technical challenges for breakfast and come back for more. We’ve been doing this for 25+ years, and we’re still going strong. From our artists to our technical and production folks, everyone is passionate about collaborating on some kickass projects. With partners like Mattel, Netflix, DreamWorks, Sony, Silvergate, and Nickelodeon, it’s no wonder we’ve established ourselves as a creative force to be reckoned with.

Job Overview : 3D Storyboard Artist

• Company Name: Mainframe Studios
• Official Job Title: Storyboard Artist – 3D
• Location: Vancouver, BC (Remote Eligibility within BC)
• Salary Range: $65,000 – $90,000 CAD (Based on skills & experience)
• Core Software: Toon Boom Storyboard Pro, Adobe Photoshop
• Experience Required: 2-3+ years of professional production experience preferred
• Primary Mandate: Partner with the Director and Head of Story to translate script pages into highly engaging, dynamic 3D CG animated storyboard panels.

What You’ll Do

WE WANT YOU (and your mad skills)! On a CG animated production, the Storyboard Artist’s role is to work with the Director or Storyboard Director to translate the script into a visual medium.

• Script Translation: Under the leadership of the Head of Story and/or a Senior Storyboard Artist, you will use character and environment designs to translate written script pages into clear storyboard panels.
• Narrative & Tone Development: Create story sequences that accurately reflect the emotional, action-packed, and/or comedic intent of a scene or sequence.
• Creative Brainstorming: Actively participate in collaborative brainstorming sessions to pitch narrative, emotional, and comedic ideas for the production.
• Cinematic Staging: Apply strong abilities in staging, shot composition, screen direction, and cutting to achieve highly effective storytelling.
• Continuity Maintenance: Focus heavily on shot-to-shot continuity within your assigned sequences while collaborating with other story artists to ensure seamless transitions from sequence to sequence.

What We’re Looking For

Need to Have

• Strong Drawing Skills: Exceptional ability to capture character action, emotion, and attitude fluidly through storyboard panels.
• Storytelling Excellence: Proven narrative skills tailored for CG animation.
• Film Grammar Mastery: Solid knowledge of film grammar, cinematic shot composition, and camera tools, alongside an understanding of how to use them for optimal visual storytelling.
• Stylistic Adaptability: The ability to swiftly adapt your drawing style to match a variety of project aesthetics, ranging from stylized/cartoony to photorealistic.
• Digital Proficiency: Hands-on experience working with industry-standard digital storyboarding software.

Software You Will Use

• Toon Boom Storyboard Pro
• Adobe Photoshop

Nice to Have

• Education: A degree and/or diploma in fine arts, animation, or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience: 2-3+ years of working in a professional studio environment within the story discipline.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $65,000 – $90,000 CAD.
• Determination: Starting compensation within this posted range will be determined based on factors including the successful candidate’s skills, experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.

What Makes This Role Extra Awesome?

• Epic Portfolio Pieces: You won’t just be drawing anything—you’ll be actively crafting universes for industry powerhouses like Netflix, Mattel, DreamWorks, and Sony . Your boards will shape the next generation of global animated hits.
• The Ultimate Work-From-Home Setup: Enjoy the luxury of a fully remote role within British Columbia. Skip the Vancouver commute and create cinematic magic right from your own cozy creative sanctuary.
• A Culture That Actually Eats Challenges for Breakfast: Join a tight-knit, high-energy crew where “mad skills” are celebrated, your wildest comedic pitches are encouraged in open brainstorming sessions, and your unique background is seen as a major superpower.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mainframe Studios is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which means we will not discriminate against any individual based on race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable law. This policy applies to every aspect of employment at Mainframe Studios, including recruitment, hiring, training, advancement, and termination. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and partners.

Should you require accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please let us know your requirements when contacted.