Storyboard Artist - Primetime Animated Series

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 Apply tot his job