Story Artist

DreamWorks Animation

Salary or Budget: $83,428 - $135,000 p.a
Experience required: 3+ years

Company Description

DreamWorks Animation is looking for more adventurous dreamers who shoot for the moon. We tell stories about the journeys our unconventional heroes take to make dreams come true. As a growth-minded studio, we pride ourselves on being one of the world’s leading producers of high-quality, award-winning, animated films and series, reaching consumers around the globe. We push to feel more, laugh more, and build immersive new worlds.

DreamWorks creates a diverse array of original content in a variety of formats, delivering compelling stories with unique characters. We place tremendous value on the experiences our talent brings to the table from their own non-traditional paths to success. We believe in frequent communication and that transparency and trust yield the best work. We are a community of artists, technologists, innovators, and creators, who are passionate about animation and also happen to love eating lunch together.

If you are part of the fandom and believe teamwork makes the dream work, join us in #livingthedream and #doingyourdreamwork!

Job Description

“What do I need to have in order to do this job?”

  • Knowledge of acting, anatomy, perspective, staging and composition.
  • Ability to come up with inventive ideas to plus story material.
  • Strong sense of entertainment and humor.
  • Understanding of editorial.
  • Ability to present the storyboard in an effective manner.
  • Knowledge or willingness to learn applicable software for creation and asset management.
  • Strong time management skills.

Additional Job Requirements

  • Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice (if applicable)
  • Be able to provide a reel/portfolio of work examples — if available, include a web address when you submit your resume (if applicable)
  • Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the commencement of employment or adhere to enhanced protocols if Company determines your job position requires accessing an NBCUniversal/DreamWorks Animation worksite.
  • Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.

Qualifications

“What can I offer?”

  • Solid understanding of Photoshop or similar software
  • BA in Art, Animation or equivalent work experience preferred
  • 3+ years professional experience preferred

Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-DreamWorks worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. 

Additional Information

NBCUniversal’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.