Storyboard Artist – Temp; SFD​/Cinematics

Storyboard Artist – Temp (SFD / Cinematics)

Blizzard Entertainment is looking to hire a Storyboard Artist to join our Creative Development team. The ideal candidate will be an outstanding draftsperson, a storyteller at heart, and experienced in action‑adventure and drama storytelling, with strong knowledge of dynamic staging, filmmaking fundamentals and character acting. A team player who enjoys working in a fun, fast‑paced environment.

This role is a hybrid work position, with a primary location at Irvine, CA, but remote work arrangements can be discussed. The position is roughly a 3‑month temporary assignment.

• Create storyboard sequences from thumbnail to rough to clean finish implementing storytelling objectives laid out by the script, outline and Director.
• Ensure storyboards align with the creative goals of the leadership team and maintain consistent visual style, tone and storytelling objectives of the series and IPs.
• Collaborate with the Director to discuss storytelling direction, design requirements and expected level of polish for each episode.
• Collaborate with creative leadership and production to review goals and vision, discuss timeline, complexity and schedule constraints.
• Meet regularly with Supervisor, Director, Producer, Editor and fellow Storyboard Artists to review, execute and revise storyboards.
• Pitch storyboards to Supervisor, Director, crew, executives and stakeholders; receive feedback and implement notes.
• When requested, attend and contribute to script meetings and pitches to offer feedback from a storyboarding perspective.
• Follow proper document management and delivery requirements according to production guidelines.

• 5+ years as storyboard artist and/or director.
• Strong figurative and perspective draftsmanship; relevant drawing experience is required.

• Ability to draw characters on model and in a 3‑D setting, producing clear, entertaining cleaned‑up storyboards.
• Adventurous staging, cinematography and composition skills through drawing and software use.
• Advanced knowledge of hardware and software including Cintiq, Toon Boom Storyboard Pro and Photoshop;
  Blender 3D a plus.
• Proficiency in timing, screen direction, continuity and the language of cinema.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to give clear specific direction on storyboards.
• Strong time‑management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Able to work from directors’ or fellow artists’ thumbnails to complete final boards within deadlines.
• Capable of providing status updates, troubleshooting and reviewing potential changes with production staff.

• Resume
• Portfolio link with storyboard examples (preferred: PDF of boards or full animatic).

Blizzard Entertainment offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, health savings/account, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, parental leave, mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games and more. Eligibility may vary for part‑time and temporary employees.

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $35.03 - $64.80 hourly. Pay is based on experience, performance and location.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status, among other characteristics.