Escape Studios Careers Guide 2025 May 2025 | Page 42

STORYBOARD ARTIST

A Storyboard Artist’ s main role is to turn a narrative into a visual representation, using illustrations and planning shots to ensure continuity between action scenes.
They work very closely with the Director to visualise ideas and translate words into pictures. Storyboards can be created including different things depending on the requirements and can range from rough to cleaned-up drawings with accurate representation of characters. Storyboarders often need to revise and update work with the direction of a director or a client.
WHAT DO YOU NEED?
Experience in animation. Storytelling skills. A good understanding of film terms. Great drawing skills and the ability to adapt to different styles. To take direction and respond well to feedback. Time management skills. A good understanding of storyboarding software. Ability to work well by yourself and within a team.
RELEVANT COURSES INCLUDE
HOW CAN YOU GET THERE?
A lot of Storyboard Artists begin working freelance in the industry on small jobs to build up a portfolio allowing them to apply to full-time jobs as a result of their work. A degree or specific storyboarding course can really help an application along with all of the drawing experience you can get!
SALARY GUIDE
Junior- Mid Level: £ 24,000 – £ 42,000 Mid Level- Senior: £ 37,000 – £ 59,000
( source: glassdoor)
BA( Hons)/ MArt The Art of Computer Animation( 2D) 3D Animation( 14 / 21 weeks)
Escape Studios student project – Leroy Dias
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