2D Background Artist — Remote Eligible (GA) for Animated Series

Bento Box Entertainment, LLC; Georgia; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bento Box Animation Studios Atlanta is seeking a talented Background Artist for a 2D animated series based in Georgia. The role focuses on creating high-quality backgrounds that support character actions and storytelling, with collaboration across the art and production teams.

Applicants should have strong color, composition, and environmental storytelling skills, plus proficiency in Photoshop. Remote work may be considered for Georgia-based candidates within studio guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience as Background Artist, Background Painter, or Environment Artist on a 2D animated TV series or similar production.
• Strong portfolio showing background painting and environmental design with storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 2D background designs that match the show's visual style and direction.
• Collaborate with Art Director and production team to develop engaging environments.
• Translate storyboard layouts and briefs into polished, production-ready backgrounds.
• Maintain consistent color palettes, lighting, perspective, and environmental details across episodes.
• Incorporate feedback while preserving visual style and continuity.
• Organize background files per production pipeline and technical specs.
• Meet production deadlines with high artistic quality.

Skills

Color theory

Composition

Environmental storytelling

Adobe Photoshop

Toon Boom Harmony

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Toon Boom Harmony

Job description

Bento Box Animation Studios Atlanta is seeking a talented Background Artist for a 2D animated series based in Georgia. The role focuses on creating high-quality backgrounds that support character actions and storytelling, with collaboration across the art and production teams.

Applicants should have strong color, composition, and environmental storytelling skills, plus proficiency in Photoshop. Remote work may be considered for Georgia-based candidates within studio guidelines.