WildBrain Studios is looking for a Storyboard Supervisor to join our team. As the Storyboard Supervisor, you will lead the storyboard team in translating scripts into strong, entertaining visual storytelling for series production.
Reporting to the Producer, you will help define workflow and creative approach, partner closely with the Series Director, oversee continuity and final approvals, and provide clear guidance, feedback, and mentorship to the team. This role calls for a strong story sense, comedy and action instincts, CG experience, and the leadership skills to support both creative excellence and team development.
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What You’ll Do:
- Collaborate with series director on the style of the series
- Establish and define process and workflow for the board team
- Lead the team in translating the script into visuals – this will be done through a combination of fully drawn sequences and utilizing some established CG elements such as sets where characters are drawn over top
- Ensure the storytelling is hitting the right notes; that the emphatic moments have emphasis, there is intensity where needed, the jokes are funny and the story pays off in the end
- Annotate scripts thoroughly and direct the storyboarding team throughout the boarding of an episode; communicate ideas effectively and recommend solutions to help interpret the script visually
- Consult with series director as to the feasibility of action in the script and suggest creative solutions that will maintain the vision of the series
- Approve the final storyboard panels and be aware of the show continuity
- Train, mentor, and motivate storyboard artists
- Anticipate, communicate, and troubleshoot any creative or technical issues
- Understand the needs and strengths of the storyboarding team and encourage growth and development of the storyboarding team
- Provide constructive feedback and guidance to team
What You’ll Bring:
- Experience working in CG (live action or 3D) essential
- 4+ years experience as a Storyboard Artist
- Minimum 1 year of experience in Supervisor position
- Demonstrated ability to lead and execute a team in Comedy / Action style
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Leadership and critical thinking
- Experience drawing boards over top of CG
This is a Union position and the terms and conditions of employment are covered by a collective agreement.
Pay Range:
$1900 - $2125 CAD per week, based on a 40-hour work week.
Candidates are paid within the range posted, but their exact pay will vary based on the level, responsibilities and expectations of the role. We also take into consideration the experience and skills that individual brings, with consideration of our internal equity.
We make sure to take care of all our hard-working Wild Brains by offering a comprehensive benefits package and a workplace culture that values our employees’ wellbeing. Our staff enjoy RRSP matching, multi-tiered benefits so you can pick the coverage that’s best for you, free mental health resources, and additional perks like regular events to connect our teams virtually, and in-person.
In short – life is good on the Wild side!
Visit wildbrain.com/studios to learn more!
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