Animation JOBS: Nick Seeks Prop Designer and Storyboard Artists on 2 New Shows

Nickelodeon Animation Studio
is looking for artists for two new shows:
"TUFF Puppy" and "Kung Fu Panda:
 Legends of Awesomeness"



Here is the job listing, cut-and-pasted directly from the TAG Job Announcement board

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Kung Fu Panda - Legends of Awesomeness
Storyboard Revisionist:
Revises, supplements and cleans up storyboards as directed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Meet with creative supervisors; discuss and implement necessary storyboard revisions
• Follow instructions as per the notes and discussions
• Address any problems with creative supervisors; ask necessary questions
• Communicate progress of work to creative supervisors and to appropriate production staff
• Ensure quality and style of show is consistently achieved in storyboard work
• Meet all deadlines as determined by LP/PM

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Tuff Puppy
Prop Designer:
Summary:
Generates prop designs, special effects, lettering, schematics and any other prop-related art that the production may require, ensuring style and quality of show is met.
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Review script for props needed at handout of show.
• Complete all rough, revised and final designs necessary within assigned deadlines.
• Resolve design problems with creative supervisors.
• Ensure all deadlines are met.
• Communicate progress of work to appropriate production staff.
• Ensure all artwork is properly backed up and stored appropriately.
• Ensure all shipping materials are prepared and ready on time.
• Be available for questions until your department's shipment is complete.

Additional job requirements:

• Assist with special projects
  
• If applicable, make special shadow and color indications
  

Qualifications:

• Must be able to use a Cintiq
  
• Must be able to create props with full turns
  
• Must demonstrate proficiency in style of show
  
• Strong prop design and construction/mechanical skills
  
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn applicable design software and hardware.
  
• Strong time-management skills
  
• Work well under pressure
  
• Ability to multitask a plus
  

Education/Experience:
BA in Fine Arts or equivalent work experience highly desired.
Tuff Puppy


Storyboard Artist:

Description:

• Meet with creative supervisors to discuss objectives of storyboard; what is desired or to be achieved
• Create storyboards by implementing storytelling objectives. Follow instructions of creative supervisors
• Address any problems with creative supervisors; ask necessary questions
• Communicate progress of work to creative supervisors and to appropriate production staff
• Ensure quality and style of show is consistently achieved in storyboard work
• Follow proper document management requirements (i.e., file naming and storage) according to the production's guidelines
• Meet all deadlines as determined by Line Producer or Production Manager
• Attend and contribute to relevant meetings and pitches as needed
• Maybe required to pitch Storyboards
• Ensure all storyboard notes are added
• Assist with special projects

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to complete each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Must be able to work digitally
  
• Must have full knowledge/skills of the 2 D animation process
  
• Must have strong life drawing skills
  
• Must demonstrate proficiency in style of show
  
• Strong staging and composition skills
  
• Strong drawing and mechanical skills
  
• Strong draftsmanship
  
• Strong time-management skills
  
• Ability to multitask a plus
  

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of 3- 5 years storyboard experience and/or training on a similar show; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Please Note: These are artistic positions and a test will be required.



HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for these positions, you must submit your resume online at www.nickanimationcareers.com. Please follow up by submitting a flat book portfolio (do not include any original artwork) and a digital DVD displaying your art directly to the animation studio. Before we can review your portfolio, you must fill-out a portfolio release form.

To download the form, please go to: http://nas.nick.com/SubmissionReleaseForm.pdf.

Mail in, or drop off, the completed form along with your portfolio and DVD to:
Nickelodeon Animation Studios
Attn. Portfolio Submissions
231 West Olive Avenue
Burbank, CA 91502
Please include a cover letter and resume stating the position or positions to which you are applying.
Please Note: We will call you when your work has been reviewed and is ready for pick-up. Due to the high volume of submissions, please do not call about status updates.
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As usual, that’s all the information I have. Good luck!