(VIRTUAL) Storyboard Artist - Protecting Kids Online!!

Volunteer Job Listing: (VIRTUAL) Storyboard Artist.

Organization: DEFEND (Nonprofit) and 65square

Position: We need a storyboard artist to take our 13 scripts for season 1 (each under 15 pages) and create storyboards for the animated part (for each episode). We have the animator. Should have some experience or knowledge of how to create storyboards. May train the right person who has no experience.

Location: Remote (Weekly Zoom Meetings)

About Us:

DEFEND is a volunteer-run nonprofit dedicated to reducing risks for children and vulnerable people online. We are currently building 65square, the world’s healthiest social media and dating platform, designed with game-like features and characteristics of an MMO. Our goal is to create a safer, more positive online space for users.

Role Description:

The Storyboard Artist will be responsible for translating scripts and concepts into visual representations that effectively communicate our organization’s message. This role involves collaborating closely with directors, writers, and other creative team members to develop storyboards that guide the production of videos, animations, and other multimedia projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Visualize Scripts: Read and interpret scripts to create compelling storyboards that illustrate key scenes, actions, and emotions.

Create Initial Sketches: Develop rough sketches and thumbnail drawings that capture the essence of each scene, focusing on composition, pacing, and visual storytelling.

Collaborate with Team Members: Work alongside directors and producers to refine storyboard ideas based on feedback, ensuring alignment with the organization’s vision.

Develop Animatics: Assist in creating animatics by combining storyboard images with audio elements to demonstrate how sequences will flow in motion.

Revise Based on Feedback: Incorporate notes from team members into subsequent drafts of storyboards, maintaining flexibility throughout the creative process.

Maintain Consistency: Ensure consistency in style and tone across all storyboard panels while adhering to project deadlines.

Research Visual Styles: Stay updated on current trends in animation and storytelling techniques to bring fresh ideas into projects.

Qualifications:

• MUST be 18 years and above.
• A degree in Fine Arts, Animation, Film Production, or a related field is preferred but not required based on experience.
• Proven experience as a storyboard artist or similar role in film, television, or animation.
• Strong drawing skills with proficiency in both traditional (pen/pencil) and digital mediums (storyboarding software).
• Understanding of filmmaking principles including shot composition, camera angles, and pacing.
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration within a creative team.
• A portfolio showcasing previous work that demonstrates storytelling ability through visuals.

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to make a tangible impact on an international scale, working alongside passionate and dedicated individuals. By joining DEFEND, you’ll contribute to meaningful change in online safety while building your network and gaining leadership experience in nonprofit governance.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in joining our team, please send your resume and a brief cover letter to hr@helpusdefend.com. Join us in making the internet a safer place.