EOI - 2D Art Directors

Princess Bento; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Princess Bento is seeking an Art Director to lead the design pipeline for our 2D animated series, collaborating with show creators to maintain production timelines and uphold high artistic standards.

The role emphasizes strong team leadership, quality control, and effective communication across Production and Design departments to elevate design outcomes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in 2D animation and 7+ years in a similar role.
• Ability to analyse and synthesize complex information.
• Consultative, collaborative, global working style.
• Strong time management and organisational skills to meet deadlines.
• Software proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office and Toon Boom Harmony.
• Confident presentation and facilitation skills.
• Client-focused approach to deliver shows to expected standards.
• Effective leadership and management of large teams.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• High degree of professionalism, maturity and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design pipeline in collaboration with show creators to meet production timelines.
• Manage quality control and team continuity across the design staff.
• Coordinate with design supervisors, layout, and production teams.
• Elevate design outcomes of the show through strong artistic direction.

Skills

2D animation

Team leadership

Time management

Collaborative work style

Communication

Client-focused delivery

Presentation skills

Professionalism

Initiative

Global working style

Tools

Toon Boom Harmony

Adobe Creative Cloud

Microsoft Office

Job description

Must be based in Australia with full working rights

Seeking expression of interest for early 2027

Episodic series / longform experience highly desirable

The Art Director is responsible for managing and leading the design pipeline in conjunction with the show creators. Possessing a strong background in art direction, visual development and supervision, the Art Director effectively manages creative tasks, quality and team continuity while working with the design supervisors, layout supervisor and production team to ensure adherence to production timelines, processes and scheduling.

As an integral member of our team, the Art Director plays a key role in bringing our 2D animated series to life with exceptional artistic skill and excellent team management skills. Ultimately, the key focus area for the Art Director is the elevation of design outcomes of the show.

Skills & Experience:

• 10+ years of experience working in 2D animation and 7+ years experience in a similar role.

• Ability to analyse and synthesize complex information and ideas.

• Consultative, collaborative, global working style.

• Strong time management and organisational skills, working effectively to deadlines.

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office Suite and Toon Boom Harmony

• Confident presentation and facilitation skills.

• Able to lead a client focused approach to deliver shows to their expected standards.

• Effective leadership and management of large teams.

• Written and verbal communication skills, ensuring that the necessary information is flowing across Production and within the Department.

• High degree of professionalism, maturity and initiative.