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

• Production: 2D Animated Series

• Employment Type: Full Time Position

• Location: Georgia

• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026