Create storyboards for a successful animated series blending comedy, music, and horror, working collaboratively with team members to achieve a compelling visual narrative.
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
