Storyboard Artist
Overview
Storyboard artists translate ideas into drawings, creating visuals that guide video production.
Description
- Brainstorm and develop ideas with story team.
- Make stories more entertaining through dramatic and comedic pacing.
- Create detailed sketches for specific shots to portray the scene structure.
- Demonstrate the action in a scene, such as character movements and camera angles.
- Use digital software to turn sketches into storyboard panels.
Entry requirements
- Your portfolio is the main thing employers look for when hiring. Start developing your storyboarding skills by drawing more.
Salary
$3,500 – 5,400
/mo
Salary ranges are estimated based on public information found on Singaporean job portals, including MyCareersFuture, MySkillsFuture. Updated as of 2026.
Trivia
Storyboard artists guide how others see the overall project, and production teams often use their storyboards as guides.
What to expect
Get ready to pitch your storyboards to directors or creative heads - they're the ones who decide if projects will get the green light.
Soft
skills
Creative Thinking
Ability to uniquely visualise scenes, characters, and actions.
Communication
Able to share ideas clearly and ensure storyboards match the project objectives.
Collaboration
Able to work well with directors, writers, and the production team.
Storyboarding
Ability to create visual representations of scenes, actions, and transitions.
Concept Art Creation
Ability to make art that represents characters, environments, and moods.
Storytelling Techniques
Able to convert scripts into clear visual sequences.