Freelance Storyboard Artist
Superside
Remote
USD 8-16 / hour
Posted on Jan 30, 2026
We are seeking skilled Illustrators specialized in illustration for animation, with a strong focus on storyboarding and character illustration. This role supports creative and AI training use cases that require clear visual storytelling, expressive characters, and animation-ready illustrations. This role is not for general illustrators or hobbyists; it requires a production-grade ability to redraw characters from scratch while maintaining perfect identity and anatomical consistency across multiple frames, angles, and poses.
Key responsibilities
- Maintain strict character identity, proportions, and anatomy across different poses, angles, and multiple frames.
- Create storyboard panels that demonstrate a deep understanding of shot continuity, pacing, and visual flow.
- Produce multiple design variants (outfits, silhouettes, or styles) for a single character while keeping the core identity recognizable.
- Develop comprehensive character model sheets, including turnarounds, dynamic pose sheets, and detailed expression sheets.
- Deliver high-quality, clean line work under tight production timelines, incorporating feedback loops and self-quality checks for consistency.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Expert-level grasp of anatomy, figure drawing, and proportion control.
- Proven ability to visualize scenes across multiple frames based on written scripts or briefs.
- Ability to vary character styles or design directions without losing the character's underlying "anchor" identity.
- Experience with professional digital tools such as Procreate, Photoshop, Clip Studio, or Krita, ideally utilizing an iPad + Pencil or similar drawing tablet setup.
- Experience working with animation or motion design teams.
- Familiarity with animation pipelines and handoff requirements.
- Background in animation studios, motion branding, or digital storytelling.
- Experience contributing to AI training datasets or structured creative tasks.
- Portfolio showcasing storyboards and character-driven illustration work.
Nice to Have
Important Application Notes
Application Process: Successful candidates who meet our technical requirements will receive an email detailing the next steps.
Selection Timeline: Due to the high volume of applications, we are only able to contact shortlisted candidates. If you do not receive an update from us within four (4) weeks of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful at this time.
8 - 16 USD
Role Type: This is a long-term freelance engagement.
Project Duration: The project is expected to run for approximately up to 12 months, offering significant stability for a freelance role.
Time Commitment: We expect a minimum dedication of 10 - 15 hours per week, and up to 50 hours per week. We are looking for partners who are interested in collaborating for periods ranging 1 to 12 months.