Storyboard Supervisor - Ontario

**The Storyboard Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the quality, consistency, and visual storytelling of all storyboards produced for an assigned 2D animated, adult/comedy series. Working closely with the Series Director, the Storyboard Supervisor guides and supports the storyboard team in translating scripts into clear, engaging, and effective visual narratives while ensuring alignment with the creative vision and production requirements. Their work serves as a key reference for all artistic and production departments throughout the pipeline.

Daily Responsibilities**

• Review all storyboard launch materials for assigned episodes (scripts, audio, assets, director’s notes) and lead the storyboard kick-off meetings with the Series Director and storyboard team.

• Provide clear creative direction to storyboard artists and ensure the visual storytelling aligns with the series vision, tone, and production goals.

• Oversee and maximize the use of approved assets (backgrounds, characters, props, and FX) throughout the storyboard process.

• Ensure storyboard artists follow the established storyboard guidelines, templates, and production standards.

• Review assignments and workload distribution to ensure the approved scene count and production scope are respected.

• Supervise the quality, continuity, pacing, staging, cinematography, and clarity of storytelling across all storyboard deliveries.

• Conduct regular reviews and provide constructive feedback to storyboard artists throughout production.

• Consolidate and communicate notes from the Director and Production team to the storyboard artists.

• Review and approve storyboard revisions and ensure all requested corrections have been addressed satisfactorily.

• Ensure all storyboard deliveries meet the required technical and artistic standards before submission.

• Collaborate closely with Production to monitor schedules, identify potential risks, and ensure deadlines are met.

• Support, mentor, and develop storyboard artists by providing guidance on storytelling techniques, draftsmanship, and production workflows.

• Maintain consistency in the storytelling approach, character acting, visual language, and overall quality across all episodes.

• Work effectively within technical constraints, production requirements, and project timelines.

Exigences

Needs to be a resident of the Province of Ontario

• Degree in Animation, Fine Arts, or equivalent professional experience.

• Extensive experience in storyboarding for 2D animated television series and/or feature films.

• Previous experience as a Storyboard Supervisor, Lead Storyboard Artist, or senior-level storyboard artist.

• Advanced proficiency in Storyboard Pro.

• Strong understanding of visual storytelling, cinematography, staging, pacing, composition, acting, and shot continuity.

• Excellent drawing and sketching skills.

• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and provide artistic direction to a team.

• Strong communication and organizational skills.

• Ability to balance creative excellence with production schedules and technical constraints.

• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with Directors, Producers, and other departments.

• Creative, resourceful, detail-oriented, and highly organized.

• Ability to generate innovative storytelling solutions that enhance entertainment value and audience engagement.

• Ability to interpret and uphold the Director's vision while ensuring consistency across multiple artists and episodes.