Storyboard Artist - Primetime Animated Series

Job Description

Storyboard Artist

Reports to: Storyboard Directors and Producer

Bento Box is looking for experienced Storyboard Artists for a very successful animated series that combines adult comedy with strong musical foundations, layered with dark horror elements and emotional storytelling. The show mixes sharp humor with sincere human drama, creating a bold and original viewing experience.

We’re seeking storyboard artists with strengths in the following areas:

• Character-focused artists – Skilled in emotionally grounded, naturalistic character acting and able to create believable performances that complement strong voice work
• Cinematic and dramatic staging artists – Capable of crafting atmospheric, large-scale compositions with a strong sense of tone, tension, and visual storytelling
• Action sequence artists – Experienced in choreographing dynamic, fast-paced action with strong pacing and visual rhythm
• Musical sequence artists – Energetic and expressive, with a flair for stylized musical storytelling and strong timing to support musical beats

Responsibilities:

• Create storyboards that convey story structure, cinematic composition, character acting, and pacing
• Read and interpret scripts and be familiar with story, tone, jokes and characters
• Interpret scripts and Director’s thumbnails to understand the narrative and translate them into clear, compelling sequences
• Develop and sketch sequences to communicate emotion, performance, action, and storytelling beats
• Ensure technical aspects of the storyboard, such as camera angles and transitions, are accurately depicted
• Revise or refine storyboards based on feedback from the storyboard director, creators and executives
• Consider references and design assumptions provided and maintain alignment with them
• Report to the Storyboard Director daily for assignment direction and notes
• Work closely with the Storyboard Supervisor and team to meet deadlines while maintaining quality
• Willing to be amenable with working hours to accommodate the different timezones that you will be working alongside

Qualifications:

• 3+ years experience storyboarding in episodic series animation, preferably in comedy
• Strengths in character performance, cinematic staging, dynamic action and expressive music sequences
• A strong portfolio of work demonstrating technical accuracy and proficiency.
• Strong proficiency in Storyboard Pro
• Comfortable working digitally on a Cintiq
• Excellent organizational skills
• Must be able to adapt to changes easily within a highly dynamic environment
• Strong attention to detail is critical
• Ability to work within a team-oriented environment
• Ability to adapt quickly and work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced production environment

$2,886.21 - $2,886.21 a week