Storyboard Director - Primetime Animated Series

Storyboard Director Reports to: Episode Director and Producer Bento Box is looking for an experienced Storyboard Director 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 are seeking Storyboard Directors with a strong sense of posing and timing, who can elevate sequences through dynamic musical or action-driven storytelling. Ideal candidates will also have the ability to broaden scene staging to achieve a more cinematic and impactful visual presentation. A strong sense of humor is a valued asset, particularly for enhancing comedic sequences.   This role involves close creative collaboration with the showrunner and episode director to revise or block out shots sequences in a way that balances creative intent with production feasibility.  Responsibilities:

Lead a team of storyboard artists to produce storyboards for the series while providing guidance and feedback throughout the storyboard creation process

Collaborate with the Creator/Show Runner, Producers and Director to ensure the series vision is met while maintaining quality and continuity of storyboards across the show

Read and review scripts and identify potential storyboard challenges

Create rough thumbnails for scenes with complex action or a specific vision

Review and revise storyboards as necessary and allocate revisions to the team

Implement all executive notes

Create rough animatic assemblies for review stages 

Regular check in with team members to ensure tasks are understood and deadlines are being met

Check in with Coordinators for updated designs and audio

Responsible for completing assignments on schedule

Work closely with other departments, such as animation and design, to ensure the smooth transition from storyboards to final production

Strive for excellent communication within team

Willing to be amenable with working hours to accommodate the different timezones that you will be overseeing

Qualifications:

5+ years experience storyboarding in episodic series animation, preferably in comedy, action, and/or musicals

Experience leading teams and facilitating productive team environments

Demonstrated ability to deliver, receive and respond to feedback

Strong proficiency in Storyboard Pro

Comfortable working digitally on a Cintiq

Excellent organizational, time management and project management skills

Strong written and verbal skills and confident presentation skills

Ability to adapt to changes easily within a highly dynamic environment

Strong attention to detail is critical

Ability to work within a team-oriented environment