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Jessica Klier

@jessicaklier

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Story editor and visual storyteller blending script craft with cinematic storyboard artistry.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a collaborative team where I can apply story editing and producing instincts, turn draft notes into clear narrative wins, and support projects with cinematic storyboards—balancing atmosphere, clarity, and production-ready detail.

I’m a passionate storyteller with a visual arts background, drawn to atmospheric drama, beauty, horror, and the connective tissues between all of it. I’m pursuing story editing and producing, with the goal of helping discover and shape unique narratives.

Since 2013, I’ve worked as a Creative Consultant/Writer’s Assistant, reviewing supplementary material to strengthen scripts. I brainstorm ideas, refine storylines, ensure consistency in tone, and identify plot points, dialogue, and thematic elements that need refining—delivering detailed story and character analysis with actionable notes.

My visual storytelling extends into storyboards, where I build world cohesion through shot sequences, pacing, and character blocking. From documentary projects to narrative and look development, I adapt script shot lists into comprehensive storyboards, collaborate with development teams from shot list to final boards, and deliver revised, polished work within production timelines.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Storyboard Artist

Current

Katahdin Productions

Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 3 months)

Created storyboards for multiple documentary projects, establishing cinematic shot sequences, pacing, and character blocking. Collaborated with the development team from shot list through final boards to maintain continuity and production timelines.

Storyboarding World Building Continuity Camera Movement

Current

Creative Consultant/Writer Assistant

Current

Aaron Rabin

Jan 2013 - Present (13 years 3 months)

Reviewed supplementary materials to strengthen scripts, refining plot points, dialogue, and thematic elements. Provided detailed story and character analysis to improve narrative arc and tone consistency.

Script Coverage Story Analysis Dialogue Review Character Development Character Arcs Thematic Development Tone Consistency

Storyboard Artist

Stop The Bomb Productions

Jan 2020 - Jan 2020 (0 months)

Adapted script shot lists into comprehensive storyboards and supported look development for environments and characters. Produced final storyboard assets aligned to project requirements and timelines.

Storyboarding Shot Lists Look Development Environment Design Continuity Genre Adaptation Visual Development

Character Designer

Justin Talley

Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 (1 year)

Developed original character illustrations for a player’s guidebook in collaboration with the game writer. Researched mythology and folklore to inform character concepts within the game’s mythos and canon.

Character Design Illustration Mythology Research Folklore Study Game Narrative Player Guide Artwork

Storyboard Artist

29 Reform

Jan 2018 - Jan 2020 (2 years)

Partnered with the director and cinematographer to shape and revise shot lists as needed. Delivered revised, polished storyboards within project deadlines while contributing creative continuity insights.

Storyboarding Shot Lists Cinematography Collaboration Continuity Visual Storytelling Revision Workflow