[Hiring] Freelance Storyboard and Animatic Artist @Bored Panda

Role Description

Are you passionate about storytelling and animation that inspires young minds? Then this is the place for you. We’re on the lookout for a Freelance Storyboard and Animatic Artists ready to turn scripts into lively, expressive scenes that kids will love. Join our team of Pandas and help us spread joy, laughter, and creativity to millions worldwide.

• Create engaging storyboards and animatics based on script instructions;
• Bring stories to life by applying dynamic and dramatic camera movements;
• Portray clear and expressive character emotions that resonate with a 4-year-old audience;
• Deliver 2-4 intros/scenes per week (approximately 1 minute of content per task), with the option to take on additional work depending on your availability and project requirements.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Toon Boom Storyboard Pro;
• Strong sense of composition, framing, and visual storytelling that ensures clarity and easy readability for young children;
• Previous experience creating storyboards, shooting boards, or animatics that demonstrate excellent timing and composition;
• A portfolio showcasing relevant work, ideally in cartoon-style cutout animation;
• Fluency in English;
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a creative environment;
• Self-motivation, reliability, and strong organizational skills to manage deadlines in a fast-paced setting;
• Bonus points for previous experience in children’s content creation (especially for preschool audiences).

Requirements

• Animatic rate: $0.60 per second + $0.20 bonus for on-time, high-quality delivery;
• Storyboard rate: $50 per intro/scene (around 1 minute) + $20 bonus for on-time, high-quality delivery.

Benefits

• Remote and flexible work opportunities, with the potential to transition into a full-time role based on performance;
• A supportive and diverse international team of talented creatives;
• An opportunity to contribute to and grow with an exciting new project.