In the advertising industry the storyboard artist salary is $60,000 year this is the national average.
An advertising storyboard artist (also known as a story artist) is a career specializing in creating storyboards for ad agencies and film productions. A storyboard is defined as a series of sketches depicting a scene or series of events in a production. Storyboard Artists are used by directors, writers, producers all over the world. They create the storyboards for commercials, cartoons and films. They find animation work in a variety of entertainment fields, making it a versatile profession to be a part of. Advertising storyboard artists tend to work long hours prior to commercial or film production and usually need to be on-site for the planning and development of the film or commercial.
Advertising storyboard artists come from many backgrounds and they seem to be born with a talent for it. Most storyboard artists start as graphic artists or advertising illustrators and work their way up by making connections within the industry.
Skills needed by storyboard artist are highly above average drawing skills; good communication skills; ability to visualize perspective and three dimensional spaces; ability to visually interpret other people's ideas; the ability to draw and work quickly with skill when required. Having your degree in animation is a great way to get yourself noticed for an entry level storyboarding position or any other animation jobs. If you don’t have your degree that’s ok, there are some short programs available for learning to become a storyboard artist. It is extremely important to have as much drawing experience as possible. Build up your portfolio either in your book or on line. Remember internships can really help by getting your foot in the door. Being a storyboard artist is a rewarding profession for those who are able to multitask with their art and juggle deadlines on a daily basis.
