Storyboard Artist- Ink

At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we partner with creators as they experiment with a range of cutting-edge tools that bridge innovation with imaginative storytelling. Come join Inkubator to shape what’s next and explore the creative possibilities.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Storyboard Artist to join our pioneering team in developing animated shorts and specials using experimental GenAI-native production pipelines. You will be a crucial partner in visual storytelling, responsible for creating high-quality storyboards from story inception through final delivery. This role requires technical curiosity to navigate, build, and support hybrid workflows using both traditional and new tools, all while contributing to the development of feature-quality content within our creator- and artist-led environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with creative leadership to define and clarify staging, camera, pacing, and character acting, bringing story concepts to life and creating a visual blueprint.

• Apply a strong understanding of story principles. Use knowledge of 2D and/or CG animation to ensure that posing, staging, and cutting is both inventive and producible.

• Translate script pages and written or verbal descriptions into visual, ranging from rough thumbnail sketches to finalized storyboard panels. Pitch storyboards to the story, leadership and creative teams.

• Brainstorm inventive story beats, comedic/dramatic actions, and dialogue tweaks to elevate the story.

• Proactively engage with and help define traditional, GenAI, and hybrid workflows to achieve creative excellence, bridging 2D and 3D ideas and integration for high-quality animation and story..

• Receive and incorporate feedback quickly and thoughtfully, maintaining consistency with creative direction, production guidelines, and sprint timelines. Work closely with leadership to resolve issues and address notes.

• Drive look development and visual experimentation efforts by pioneering new approaches to blend generative imagery with traditional renders and footage.

• Build workflows, templates, and scripts as needed.

• Ensure storyboards are delivered to the highest standard and on schedule through effective teamwork and problem-solving skills.

• Help foster a collaborative, inclusive, curious, and exploratory team environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of storyboarding experience in animation, games, or digital media (feature, episodic, or high-end short‑form); experience with stylized or non‑photoreal work is a plus OR a portfolio that demonstrates extensive story experience for animated shorts, series, or features.