Storyboard Artist - Primetime Animated Series
North Hollywood, CA
Directing & Storyboard /
Full Time /
Remote
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
