Ymir Arnarson
København S |+45 44 10 46 45 | ymir@me.com | www.ymir.me
Professional Summary
Supervising Storyboard Artist with expertise in narrative structure, cinematic storytelling, and visual development. Experienced in both production and education, leading teams and mentoring emerging artists. Known for a strong sense of pacing, composition, and collaboration across international studios and institutions.
Supervising Storyboard Artist with expertise in narrative structure, cinematic storytelling, and visual development. Experienced in both production and education, leading teams and mentoring emerging artists. Known for a strong sense of pacing, composition, and collaboration across international studios and institutions.
Core Skills
- Storyboarding & Visual Narrative
- Team Supervision & Mentorship
- Cinematic Composition & Timing
- Shot Planning & Sequencing
- Art Direction & Feedback
- Teaching & Curriculum Assessment
- Adobe Suite, Blender, After Effects
- Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration
- Storyboarding & Visual Narrative
- Team Supervision & Mentorship
- Cinematic Composition & Timing
- Shot Planning & Sequencing
- Art Direction & Feedback
- Teaching & Curriculum Assessment
- Adobe Suite, Blender, After Effects
- Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration
Storyboard & Teaching Experience
Supervising Storyboard Artist ASI – Reykjavik, IS | Mar 2023 – Jan 2025
- Led storyboard production and visual planning across animated projects.
- Supervised a creative team, reviewed sequences, and ensured storytelling clarity.
- Directed visual tone and pacing in collaboration with directors.
- Oversaw recruitment, feedback, and training of artists.
Supervising Storyboard Artist ASI – Reykjavik, IS | Mar 2023 – Jan 2025
- Led storyboard production and visual planning across animated projects.
- Supervised a creative team, reviewed sequences, and ensured storytelling clarity.
- Directed visual tone and pacing in collaboration with directors.
- Oversaw recruitment, feedback, and training of artists.
Censor / Guest Instructor The Animation Workshop – VIA University, DK
- Censor, Final Exams – Graphic Storytelling Year 1 | Jun 2024
- Censor, Professional Portfolio Course for Storyboard Artists | Nov 2024
- Evaluated storyboards and narrative portfolios; provided detailed critique and professional-level assessment.
- Censor, Final Exams – Graphic Storytelling Year 1 | Jun 2024
- Censor, Professional Portfolio Course for Storyboard Artists | Nov 2024
- Evaluated storyboards and narrative portfolios; provided detailed critique and professional-level assessment.
Storyboard Artist Titmouse Inc. – Remote, USA | May 2022 – Jul 2022
- Created dynamic boards for fast-paced animated productions.
- Collaborated with directors on scene composition and storytelling.
- Contributed to early visual concepts and pitch materials.
- Created dynamic boards for fast-paced animated productions.
- Collaborated with directors on scene composition and storytelling.
- Contributed to early visual concepts and pitch materials.
Storyboard Artist Intern Gao Shan Pictures – La Réunion Island, FR | Feb 2021 – Jun 2021
- Produced early sequence boards and character layout explorations.
- Participated in weekly feedback sessions with the director.
- Developed visual continuity for feature development.
- Produced early sequence boards and character layout explorations.
- Participated in weekly feedback sessions with the director.
- Developed visual continuity for feature development.
Additional Experience
Illustrator Zaner-Bloser – Remote, USA | Aug 2022 – Feb 2023
- Illustrated 60+ educational books blending 2D and 3D workflows.
- Delivered consistent narrative visuals aligned with curriculum goals.
- Worked directly with editors and art directors.
Illustrator Zaner-Bloser – Remote, USA | Aug 2022 – Feb 2023
- Illustrated 60+ educational books blending 2D and 3D workflows.
- Delivered consistent narrative visuals aligned with curriculum goals.
- Worked directly with editors and art directors.
Education
BA in Graphic Storytelling VIA University – Graduated 2021
- Student Council Representative
- Mentor, Mentorship Café
BA in Graphic Storytelling VIA University – Graduated 2021
- Student Council Representative
- Mentor, Mentorship Café
Storyboard Mentorship Warrior Art Camp – 2024
- Mentored by Matthew Bordenave in cinematic structure and sequence building.
- Mentored by Matthew Bordenave in cinematic structure and sequence building.
Additional
- Fluent in English, Icelandic, Danish (basic), Portugese (basic)
- Tools: Storyboard Pro, Photoshop, Blender, Premiere Pro, After Effects
- Fluent in English, Icelandic, Danish (basic), Portugese (basic)
- Tools: Storyboard Pro, Photoshop, Blender, Premiere Pro, After Effects