Project: Animated Series (unannounced project)
Location: Montpellier, France (on-site position - presence mandatory, no full remote)
Start date: Week of October 19th
Contract: 9-month contract (Salary based on profile)
ABOUT THE JOB
As part of the Stim team, you will work in direct collaboration with the artistic and technical teams, under the supervision of the Director.
Please note: This position is based in Montpellier. On-site presence is mandatory. We are looking for someone who can work directly within our team in Montpellier. Therefore, this position is not open to full remote work.
For the production of an animated series, you will be responsible for storyboarding various sequences, translating script and director's vision into clear, dynamic, and cinematic staging.
You will focus on the quality of shot breakdowns, composition, character acting, continuity, pacing, and visual storytelling, all while adhering to the artistic direction, established series style, and production constraints. An expected production quota of approximately 2 minutes of finalized storyboard per week is required.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Proven experience as a Storyboard Artist (Mid to Senior level) on professional productions.
- Excellent mastery of visual storytelling and cinematic language.
- Strong skills in drawing, posing, acting, and character expression.
- Great command of composition, framing, perspective, and camera movements.
- Ability to translate a script and director's vision into a clear, effective visual breakdown.
- Solid understanding of rhythm, continuity, and overall sequence readability.
- Ability to propose creative staging solutions while respecting directorial intent and series identity.
- Rigorous, autonomous, and organized workflow, with the capacity to meet the expected production quota (~2 min/week).
- Strong teamwork skills and ability to constructively integrate feedback from the Director and artistic teams.
- Mandatory availability to work on-site in Montpellier.
- Fluency in English or French.
NICE TO HAVE
- Proficiency in Storyboard Pro, TVPaint, and/or Photoshop.
- Significant experience on one or more animated series or feature films.
- Strong knowledge of anatomy, perspective, and volume.
- Strong affinity for character acting, comedy, and narrative pacing.
- Experience handling complex sequences, action scenes, or multi-character shots.
- Ability to work from 3D references, layouts, or existing set environments.
- In-depth understanding of the animation production pipeline and strong communication skills.
Please include your portfolio and/or storyboard demo reel, your CV, and any other relevant materials that may help us evaluate your work.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Storyboardeur.euse - Mid/Senior in Montpellier employeur : Stim Studio SARL
Stim Studio SARL est un employeur de choix, offrant un environnement de travail créatif et collaboratif au sein d'une équipe passionnée par l'innovation dans le domaine du jeu vidéo. Situé dans un cadre dynamique, nous valorisons la croissance professionnelle de nos employés grâce à des opportunités de formation continue et à un soutien constant pour développer leurs compétences artistiques. Rejoindre notre studio, c'est faire partie d'une aventure où votre talent sera reconnu et où vous contribuerez à des projets captivants comme la production des Rabbids.
