Job Description At Brown Bag Films, our motto is simple: “We Love Animation™.” And we mean it — we put our artists at the heart of everything we do. As one of the most creatively driven animation studios, we are passionate about creating high-quality, engaging content for kids and families everywhere.
We are currently looking for a Head of Story to join our talented team here at our Dublin Studio. The successful candidate will deliver the script’s intent by successfully translating it into a visual language that is funny, emotional, and clear. The Head of Story is the Director’s primary creative partner, responsible for ensuring that the key narrative pillars of the series are visually well-defined.
This is a Fixed-Term, 12 month contract based in our Dublin Studio.
Please note that our studio operates on a hybrid model, with a minimum of two days per week required in the studio.
The successful candidate must have the right to work in Ireland for the duration of the contract.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Director to achieve clear narrative goals for the series
Ensure the Storyboard and Editing team have clarity on set goals
Take day-to-day ownership of story challenges from script drafts
Ensure Art Director and CG Supervisor can execute visual story beats within the scope of the show
Review launch notes for Storyboard Launch and participate in the launch calls if required
Review Storyboards on an on-going basis, in sequences, for Rough and Final Board
If required, review storyboard panel revisions and approve them for editorial
Editorial Passes where needed in advance of Director sign off.
Review and respond to client feedback in relation to Story moments
Deliver Animatics to Director
Development and mentorship of Storyboard Talent.
Input on casting and recruitment for Storyboard team
Weekly catch up with the Storyboard Supervisor and Director
Responsible for one or multiple productions, subject to overlap
Responsibility: for storyboard bible on assigned Project with support/oversight on Bibles for other projects where needed.
Casting storyboard team members across series (in collaboration with Directors)
Key Requirements
Strong understanding of cinematography, character acting, staging, and storytelling principles.
+10 years' experience in a similar role with a background in writing or storyboarding
Exceptional communication skills
Exceptional interpersonal skills
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