Background Artist - Bento Box Atlanta

Key Responsibilities: • Create high-quality 2D background designs and paintings that align with the show's established visual style and creative direction.

• Collaborate closely with the Art Director, Episodic Directors, and production team to develop visually engaging environments that support the storytelling. • Translate storyboard layouts, design references, and creative briefs into polished, production-ready backgrounds. • Establish and maintain consistent color palettes, lighting, perspective, and environmental details across episodes. • Bring personality, humor, and charm to environments through thoughtful design choices and imaginative visual details. • Create backgrounds that complement character performances and action without overwhelming the scene. • Develop a variety of environments, including interior and exterior locations, while maintaining visual continuity. • Incorporate creative feedback and revisions efficiently while preserving the integrity of the show's visual style. • Organize and prepare background files according to production pipeline requirements and technical specifications. • Meet production deadlines while maintaining a high standard of artistic quality and consistency.

Job Requirements: • Previous professional experience as a Background Artist, Background Painter, or Environment Artist on a 2D animated television series or comparable animated production.

• Strong portfolio demonstrating excellent background painting, environmental design, and visual storytelling skills. • Exceptional understanding of color theory, lighting, composition, and perspective. • Ability to create stylized, expressive environments that support a fun, exaggerated, and comedy-driven visual aesthetic. • Strong understanding of shape language, architectural design, spatial relationships, and environmental depth. • Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop is a must. Bonus for experience in Toon Boom Harmony. • Ability to work from established background layouts, storyboard references, and style guides. • Experience creating clean, organized, production-ready background assets, including layered files when required. • Strong understanding of how background design, color, and lighting contribute to mood, atmosphere, and storytelling. • Ability to maintain visual consistency across multiple locations, scenes, and episodes. • Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills. • Ability to take direction, incorporate feedback, and collaborate effectively with directors, art leads, and fellow artists. • Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment and consistently meeting deadlines. • A positive, collaborative attitude and a genuine passion for animation and visual storytelling.

Position Details: • Position: Background Artist