PIXAR ANIMATION STUDIOS Story Artist Salary in the United States

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receive written and verbal descriptions of a sequence from the Director or Head of Story
• Create quick thumbnail sketches through to finished detailed storyboard panels
• Perform background research to inform the story process
• Illustrate script pages and come up with story ideas
• Pitch storyboards to the director and other members of the team 
• Work with director and head of story to define staging, pacing and camera action
• Come up with inventive ideas with a sense of entertainment and humor
• Develop character personality and dramatic/comedic action
• Draw storyboards for scenes assigned
• Refine dialogue where needed
• Revise, edit and modify sketches as needed, per director's notes  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree or equivalent in film, animation, illustration or related creative field preferred
• Demonstrated ability to show action and comedy through expressive drawings
• Organized and detail oriented, with the ability to work quickly and collaboratively
• An art background, which shows a thorough understanding of layout, design and strong draftsmanship
• Must be open to direction and able to embrace change
• A great attitude and strong work ethic
• Experience with Photoshop and Wacom Cintiq drawing tablet helpful

SKILLS:

• Practical knowledge of cinematic language, acting and staging
• Strong storytelling abilities that feature character, emotion and movement
• Ability to analyze scenes in written form and translate into visual product
• Ability to express story and character through drawings
• Ability to invent action and express it through drawing
• Ability to present work in a clear and entertaining way
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Ability to work under pressure, in a fast paced, deadline driven environment