Freelance Senior Storyboard Artist (all genders)

As a science brand, we are best known for our distinctive animated videos and our elaborate products around the kurzgesagt theme worlds. Through our globally successful YouTube channel with over 25 million subscribers, we aim to inspire people around the world about science and make knowledge accessible and exciting. We believe that well-researched facts are just as important as humor and good storytelling. Nothing in the universe is boring if you tell a good story.

We are looking for support as:

Freelance Senior Storyboard Artist (all genders)

Location: Germany

This role will start as a freelance engagement. If, after an initial period, the collaboration proves to be a good fit for both sides and you are based in Germany, we would be happy to explore transitioning the role into a permanent position.

How to make an impact - in a nutshell

• • Translate complex scientific scripts into clear and engaging storyboards
  • Develop the visual tone of the videos (determining the flow, rhythm, and visual story) with the goal of making a wide range of scientific topics accessible for millions of people
  • Take ownership of and sketch entire storyboards independently
  • Illustrate styleframes and put together moodboards to set the artistic direction of a video in coordination with a Creative Director
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts to maintain scientific accuracy

What you are best known for

• • You have 4+ years of experience working as an illustrator and/or storyboard artist for animation (experience in science communication is a plus)
  • You have a keen sense of style and know how to create accurate and entertaining illustrations for a wide range of topics
  • You are flexible and adaptable - you understand the core of our visual identity and can combine this with your own style and artistic sensibilities
  • You can easily handle cinematic or character-heavy scenes as well as infographics
  • You can expertly use a wide range of stylistic devices to smoothly guide viewers through a video while accurately representing the content of the script
  • You enjoy working independently while collaborating effectively with other project stakeholders
  • You have a strong ability to read, comprehend, and visually interpret scientific texts and are eager to immerse yourself even in topics you aren’t familiar with
  • Excellent written and spoken English skills

Like what you see?

Don’t wait any longer - apply now to work with a small but truly cool team. We’re excited to hear from you!

We believe that people should emphasise their similarities and not their differences. That we should grow together and only our own skills, values and intrinsic motivation should count. At Kurzgesagt, it doesn’t matter who you are or where you come from. No one is discriminated against or favoured. Your skills and willingness to learn are the only things that count.

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