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title: 'Story Artist - Feature at Sony Pictures Animation'
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# Story Artist - Feature at Sony Pictures Animation

- **Company:** Sony Pictures Animation
- **Location:** Los Angeles, CA
- **Posted:** 2026-10-13
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-16
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/sonypicturesanimation/jobs/8028651003

## Job description

## SUMMARY:

Story Artists work with a team of the Directors, Producers, and Head of Story to create a visual representation of the animation’s narrative.  These artists translate the script into pictures by producing a series of panels of drawings that plan out the film’s story, action, humor, continuity and pacing. This is a union covered position.

Sony Pictures Animation is an animation studio based in Los Angeles, California, creating both feature animation and animated series with artists from around the world. We pride ourselves on empowering filmmakers to lead the creative process and allowing the hand of the artist to be truly felt, with the goal of producing bold and innovative visual storytelling.

## RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Working from a script or descriptions, develop storyboards (thumbnail/rough storyboard panels)  that depict the action, camera placement and acting of sequences.
- Draw everything from quick sketches to finished detailed storyboard panels.
- Pitch storyboards to the director, head of story, crew, and executives.
- Discover and create innovative ideas with performance, action, and humor.
- Draw storyboards for assigned sequences and revise, edit, and modify sketches as many times as needed.
- Ensure that the vision and style of the show is consistently adhered to through execution of action, staging, dialogue and camera.
- Address story and structure problems. We especially value artists that can improve entertainment value!.
- Supervision of the story team, including conducting interviews, making hiring recommendations, and providing feedback to Artists throughout the production.

## QUALIFICATIONS:

- Robust draftsmanship with a sense of design, appeal and composition.
- Ability to work on a range of projects (action, comedy and drama sequences) and in a variety of styles from comic to realistic and highly stylized.
- Great writing skills.
- Strong character acting sensibilities; able to convey personality, emotion, and movement.
- Strong staging, composition and cinematography skills.
- Capable of drawing characters and environments on model within show style.
- Ability to write clear and specific directions on storyboards to communicate with the team.
- Can manage time efficiently and work independently.
- Work creatively in a fast paced production environment.
- Must be open to direction and able to embrace change.
- Self motivated, good interpersonal skills, and an excellent teammate with a phenomenal outlook.
- Knowledge of software and hardware including Cintiq, Toon Boom Storyboard Pro and Photoshop.

The anticipated base salary for this position is $53.37/hour to $80/hour. This role qualifies for benefits pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement. The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors.

To apply, please submit a resume and a link to your work.  Please make sure to include any passwords needed to review your work in your resume or cover letter.

Sony Pictures Animation is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

## About Sony Pictures Animation

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Sony Pictures Animation produces a variety of animated entertainment for audiences around the world, including theatrical films and streaming series.
- **Entity Type**: Division of a Public Company (Sony Pictures Entertainment, a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, TYO: 6758)
- **Headquarters**: Culver City, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2002
- **Founders**: Not publicly available (division of Sony Pictures Entertainment)

## Core Business
- Primary industry: Animated film and television production
- Target customers: B2C (global moviegoers and streaming audiences); B2B (theatrical distributors, streaming platforms)
- Mission/purpose: To tell visually groundbreaking, emotionally resonant stories through animation, fostering a creative and inclusive environment for talent.

## Products & Services
- **[Theatrical Feature Films]**: Original animated comedies, franchise sequels, and adaptations. Recent examples include “GOAT” (2025, produced with Stephen Curry’s Unanimous Media), “Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse” (2027), and “Buds” (2027). [sonypicturesanimation.com](https://www.sonypicturesanimation.com/about)
- **[Streaming / Series]**: Television series and direct-to-streaming content, such as the upcoming “Motel Transylvania” series, expanding the Hotel Transylvania franchise. [sonypicturesanimation.com](https://www.sonypicturesanimation.com/about)
- **[Production Services]**: Full CG animation, storyboarding, visual development, and post-production (compositing, lighting) handled in-house at the Culver City studio. [sonypicturesanimation.com](https://www.sonypicturesanimation.com/careers)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (division of Sony Pictures Entertainment; Sony Group Corp. market cap ~$110B as of mid-2025)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue not publicly reported; the studio has produced multiple Academy Award-winning/nominated films (e.g., “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” won Oscar; “Across the Spider-Verse” nominated).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Sony Pictures Entertainment (parent); Stephen Curry’s Unanimous Media (co-producer of “GOAT”); Phil Lord & Christopher Miller (producers of Spider-Verse franchise).
- **Growth Signals**: Active production on two major 2027 theatrical releases; expansion into series with “Motel Transylvania”; continued hiring across art, CG, and production departments. [sonypicturesanimation.com](https://www.sonypicturesanimation.com/about)

## Competitive Advantages
- **IP Portfolio**: Owns and controls major franchises (Spider-Verse, Hotel Transylvania, The Mitchells vs. The Machines) with strong global brand recognition.
- **Technical Innovation**: Pioneered a unique hybrid CG/2D visual style in the Spider-Verse films, setting industry benchmarks for animation artistry.
- **Talent Pipeline**: Deep bench of in-house supervisors and directors; access to Sony Pictures Entertainment’s broader network of filmmakers, technology, and distribution.
- **Studio Culture**: Commitment to diversity through Employee Business Resource Groups (EBRGs) and supplier diversity programs. [sonypicturesanimation.com](https://www.sonypicturesanimation.com/careers/our-studio)

## Strategic Focus
- **Franchise Continuation**: Delivering the conclusion of the Spider-Verse trilogy and expanding the Hotel Transylvania universe into series.
- **Original Content**: Developing original IP like “Buds” and “GOAT” to reduce reliance on existing franchises.
- **Talent Development**: Investing in story artists, character designers, and CG supervisors to maintain high creative standards.
- **Inclusion & Equity**: Strengthening diverse representation both on-screen and behind the camera through EBRGs and inclusive hiring practices.

## Why Work Here
- **Creative Environment**: Home to award-winning storytellers and artists working on high-profile animated features and series.
- **Culture & Inclusion**: Equal opportunity employer with active Employee Business Resource Groups (EBRGs) that support professional growth and community. [sonypicturesanimation.com](https://www.sonypicturesanimation.com/careers/our-studio)
- **Career Growth**: Opportunities for advancement across art, CG, story, and production management; roles are primarily on-site in Los Angeles.
- **Notable Perks**: Reasonable accommodation for disabilities; standard Sony Pictures benefits (health, retirement, etc.); access to a global entertainment network.
- **Current Openings**: 11+ jobs listed on Greenhouse (as of mid-2025) including Art Director, Character Designer, Story Artist, CG Supervisor, and Production Manager. [greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/sonypicturesanimation)

## Sources
1. [sonypicturesanimation.com - About](https://www.sonypicturesanimation.com/about)
2. [sonypicturesanimation.com - Careers](https://www.sonypicturesanimation.com/careers)
3. [sonypicturesanimation.com - Our Studio](https://www.sonypicturesanimation.com/careers/our-studio)
4. [greenhouse.io - Jobs at Sony Pictures Animation](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/sonypicturesanimation)

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