Storyboard Artist Career Profile, Salary & Job Outlook
What does a Script Supervisor do?
A storyboard is a series of sketches of a film. Storyboard Artists create these visual representations based on script pages and sequences. During pre-production, storyboards are important because they demonstrate how the film will flow and if shots and scenes will work together.
How much does a Storyboard Artist make?
According to Ziprecruiter, Storyboard Artists make a national average of $72,203 or $34.71 an hour (as of March 2022). Entry-level storyboard artists make around $41,500 annually, with senior-level storyboard artists making $97,000 a year. This wide range also depends on skill, seniority, company, and location.
What impact does this career have towards the film industry?
Storyboard artists collaborate with directors and department heads to create the initial graphic form of a film. They make sure that the script will work visually before going to production. Storyboards will reveal any potential issues before filming starts, potentially saving money in reshoots.
What is the job outlook for a Storyboard Artist?
Analysts forecast that film revenue will grow to $392.34 billion by 2025. In addition, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), job opportunities in the field (including Storyboard Artists) are expected to increase at a rate of 29% during the 2020-2030 decade.
How to kick off your career:
- Practice sketching scenes from films.
- Read scripts and create sketches based on your interpretation.
- Explore the NYU x Rolling Stone x IndieWire Film + TV Industry Essentials online course.
- Download Yellowbrick’s Ultimate Film Career Guide.
Learn from:
Judd Apatow, Film & TV Industry Essentials contributor,
Film director/producer/screenwriter/comedian
Related Careers:
Screenwriter | Executive Producer | Casting Director | Producer | Casting Assistant | Associate Producer
