Storyboard Artist & Character Illustrator

Type : Full time - On site - In Bangalore

About Us :

We are a creative startup producing short-format cinematic animated movies based on themes of astrology and stock market. Our focus is on delivering high-quality, visually striking content that blends storytelling with unique concepts. We are a small, disciplined team that values creativity, consistency, and aim for a healthy work-life balance.

Job Description :

We are building a cinematic animated universe and are looking for a passionate

Storyboard & Illustration Artist

who thinks like a filmmaker.

You should not only draw but also direct with your panels — using camera angles, framing, and cinematic pacing to bring scenes to life. Alongside storytelling, you should have a strong hand in character illustration and expressions so our worlds and characters feel alive.

Responsibilities :

Create 8–10 animator-ready cinematic storyboard panels per day with clean layers and rig-ready composition.

Create each panel with cinematic camera sense (angles, zooms, lightings, depth, composition)

Design original characters along with expression sheets, poses, and body language to define personality.

Deliver animator-ready assets : clean linework, separated layers, rig-ready illustrations.

Develop character expression & pose sheets.

Collaborate closely with the Director and Animators to ensure visual flow translates smoothly into motion. Optional : Create quick animatic cuts for key sequences to capture timing and movement.

Requirements :

1-2 years experience in storyboarding and cinematic storytelling.

Strong character illustration ability — expressions, body language, personality.

Discipline to create clean, production-ready drawings (not rough drafts).

Understanding of animation needs — ability to deliver animator-ready assets.

A creative problem-solver who brings ideas, not just execution.

Eye for cinematic flow, rhythm, and storytelling.

Nice-to-Have :

Freshers with strong portfolios are encouraged to apply.

Background in cinematic illustration or storytelling-heavy projects.

What We Offer

A positive and professional work culture that values creativity and collaboration.

Fixed login and logout times every day to maintain healthy work-life balance.

Opportunity to work on unique, character-driven cinematic animated movies in astrology and stock market.

Grow with a young, ambitious team in a startup environment where your creativity shapes the final product.

A test will be provided to assess expressions, timing, and storytelling clarity.

CTC - 3 - 5 LPA