Freelance Storyboard and Animatic Artist
We are one of the leading tech-driven media and entertainment companies, producing uplifting content in 17 languages for people of all ages. Known for award-winning art and pop culture magazine boredpanda.com and TOP DIY channel Crafty Panda, we fight the world's boredom at an unprecedented speed: 160 million site views per month and 62 billion video views per year. Our team comprises over 350 creative individuals who work from 36 different countries and 2 offices, located in Vilnius, Lithuania. Are you passionate about storytelling and animation that inspires young minds? Then this is the place for you. We’re on the lookout for a Freelance Storyboard and Animatic Artists ready to turn scripts into lively, expressive scenes that kids will love. Join our team of Pandas and help us spread joy, laughter, and creativity to millions worldwide. What You Will Do: Create engaging storyboards and animatics based on script instructions; Bring stories to life by applying dynamic and dramatic camera movements; Portray clear and expressive character emotions that resonate with a 4-year-old audience; Deliver 2-4 intros/scenes per week (approximately 1 minute of content per task), with the option to take on additional work depending on your availability and project requirements. What We Expect: Proficiency in Toon Boom Storyboard Pro; Strong sense of composition, framing, and visual storytelling that ensures clarity and easy readability for young children; Previous experience creating storyboards, shooting boards, or animatics that demonstrate excellent timing and composition; A portfolio showcasing relevant work, ideally in cartoon-style cutout animation; Fluency in English; Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a creative environment; Self-motivation, reliability, and strong organizational skills to manage deadlines in a fast-paced setting.; Bonus points for previous experience in children’s content creation (especially for preschool audiences). What We Offer: Remote and flexible work opportunities, with the potential to transition into a full-time role based on performance; A supportive and diverse international team of talented creatives; An opportunity to contribute to and grow with an exciting new project. Compensation: Animatic rate: $0.60 per second + $0.20 bonus for on-time, high-quality delivery; Storyboard rate: $50 per intro/scene (around 1 minute) + $20 bonus for on-time, high-quality delivery. If you meet these requirements, we will wait for your application! (Kindly provide your CV exclusively in English). Check out our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@firespikeoriginal *Selected candidates will be required to complete a test task. (Applicants who rely on AI to complete the test will not be considered). Apply To This Job