Storyboard Artist Resume Example and Template
Storyboard artist resumes showcase visual communication skills, speed, and understanding of cinematic language. Include project types, shot counts, and ability to work from scripts and director notes.
Hiring managers look for clarity in composition, understanding of camera movement and staging, ability to interpret direction quickly, and consistency across large projects.
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Senior Storyboard Artist
Nina Vasquez: Storyboard Artist
Los Angeles, California, United States
Summary
Storyboard artist and illustrator with 10 years visualizing film, television, and commercial productions. Storyboarded 120+ sequences for feature films, episodic content, and advertising campaigns. Specialized in translating director vision into clear visual narratives and managing large board sets under tight deadlines.
Work Experience
Senior Storyboard Artist, Catalyst Previz & Storyboards
Aug 2020 – Present. Previs and storyboarding studio serving film and TV productions, 12 staff
- Storyboarded 35 sequences for 3 feature films and 8 TV episodes, translating director vision into 800+ clear, narrative storyboards.
- Collaborated with directors and cinematographers during prep phases, presenting boards and incorporating feedback quickly.
- Managed storyboard team of 2 junior artists, providing direction, reviewing boards for clarity and consistency, and establishing art standards.
- Created animated previz for 5 complex action sequences, translating storyboards into 3D animatics to communicate camera movement and timing.
Storyboard Artist, Blueprint Production Services
Jan 2018 – Jul 2020. Production services and design studio, 20 staff
- Storyboarded 60+ sequences for 15 TV episodes and 12 commercial projects, working from scripts and director references to deliver 500+ boards per project.
- Collaborated with production designers and cinematographers to establish visual continuity and camera language across episodes.
- Developed quick color-sketch style enabling faster turnaround for commercial work (3 to 5 day delivery on 30-second spots).
- Trained 1 junior artist on cinematic composition, shot types, and revision management.
Storyboard Artist, Compass Creative
May 2016 – Dec 2017. Advertising and design agency, 25 people
- Storyboarded 25+ commercial projects ranging from 15 to 60 seconds, interpreting creative briefs and translating into visual sequences.
- Worked with creative directors and production companies to refine boards based on feedback, ensuring alignment with creative intent.
- Developed efficient workflow managing multiple concurrent projects with turnaround times of 3 to 5 days.
Education
School of Visual Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Illustration with focus on Narrative. Sep 2012 – May 2016
Skills
Storyboarding, Visual Composition, Cinematic Language, Character Positioning, Camera Movement, Scene Staging, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustration, Animatics (basic), Speed Sketching, Revision Management
Languages
English, Spanish
Why this look works
Storyboarding is visual communication and clarity. A clean, structured template with strong typography hierarchy mirrors the discipline's focus on legibility and sequential narrative. Restrained color keeps attention on your work.
Resume tips for this job
- Your portfolio is essential. Show 3 to 5 complete sequences (5 to 10 boards each) demonstrating range: dialogue scenes, action, camera movement, and different story contexts.
- Quantify output: 'Storyboarded 120+ sequences' or '800+ boards' shows you can handle volume and deadline pressure.
- Emphasize understanding of cinematic language: camera movement, character positioning, shot composition, and pacing. The work should feel directional and clear.
- Mention collaboration with directors and production teams. Responsiveness to feedback and ability to interpret direction matter.
Common questions
How do I show confidential or unreleased projects in my portfolio?
You can often share storyboards if the film hasn't been released yet; most studios permit this for portfolio work once principal production wraps. Check your agreements. If restricted, describe the work: 'Storyboarded 12-minute action sequence for feature in post-production, involving 8 camera setups and practical stunts.'
Should I include both rough and polished boards?
Show your best work. If your rough sketches are energetic and clear, include them alongside polished boards to show range. Most jobs require speed, so quick, clean boards may be more valuable than highly finished work.
I've done comic or graphic novel work. Should that go on my storyboard resume?
Yes, as supporting work. Storyboarding and comics both require sequential visual narrative. Mention it but lead with film and TV storyboarding if that's your goal. Many storyboard artists have illustration backgrounds.
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