Job Description
Job Posting Title:
Storyboard Artist - Disney Television Animation
Req ID:
10151475
Job Description:
About this Role and our Studio Disney Television Animation (DTVA) has over 40 years of legacy as a top producer of kids & family entertainment. Our work is integral to The Walt Disney Company, bringing Disney-branded characters and stories to families' homes across the globe.
DTVA creates both long-form and short-form content spanning traditional 2D, rig-based 2D, CG (preschool), CG (premium), and stop-motion. We create shows in a broad range of unique and innovative styles, and we aim to match the right talent with the right production in terms of skill and artistic style. Please see the job description below to better understand how we match skills to certain show types.
By submitting an application for this Storyboard Artist role, you may be considered for any Storyboard Artist positions that arise until the expiration date provided.
Applications submitted to this job posting will remain valid until December 31, 2026. What you will do The Storyboard artist draws a scene-by-scene visual story based on script. Responsibilities include:
- Creating storyboards: thumbnail/rough storyboard panels through delivery of finished storyboard sequences
- Ensuring that the vision and style of the show is consistently adhered to through execution of action, staging, dialogue and camera
- Pitching storyboards to Director, crew and Executives
- Addressing notes from Director and Creative Supervisors
- Collaborating with creative department heads and production to review goals and vision for the storyboards and discuss concerns, timelines and complexity, given the parameters of the schedule; Responsible for completing all deliverables on time and according to production schedule and within guidelines/show parameters such as number of scenes, complexity requirements, etc.
- Ensuring that storyboard includes all final dialogue, backgrounds, direction, camera moves and action by making drawing or text changes in description, dialogue or numbering
- Submitting work that appropriately aligns with production and workflow guidelines requirements (i.e., naming conventions and storage)
- Additional duties as assigned
Required Qualifications and Skills - Minimum of 2 - 3 years storyboard experience and/or training on a similar show
- Knowledge and experience with television animation production pipeline a plus
- Knowledge of software and hardware including Cintiq, Toon Boon Storyboard Pro, and Photoshop
- Ability to align with style and sensibility of show
- Strong in comedy, action, emotional storytelling, and character interaction
- Strong staging, composition and cinematography skills
- Ability to draw characters and environments on model within show style
- Ability to write clear and specific direction on storyboards
- Solid and consistent time-management skills
Education - Bachelor degree or equivalent work experience
Job Location - This is a fully on-site role based in Glendale, CA
The pay rate for this role in California is $68.02 to $ 74.32 per hour, which follows the pay scale agreed upon in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit:
Job Posting Segment:
Disney Branded Television
Job Posting Primary Business:
TVA Production Management
Primary Job Posting Category:
Development
Employment Type:
Full time
Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Glendale, CA, USA
Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2026-05-19
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Work experience placement