Background Artist - Bento Box Atlanta

Bentoboxent; Atlanta (IL); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Bento Box Animation Studios Atlanta is seeking a skilled Background Artist for a 2D animated series based in Georgia. The role supports production at the Atlanta studio, with potential for remote consideration for Georgia-based candidates.

Responsibilities include creating high-quality backgrounds, collaborating with directors, and ensuring visual consistency across scenes and episodes. A strong color and composition sense is essential for conveying mood and humor.

Qualifications

• Experience on a 2D animated TV series or comparable animated production.
• Strong portfolio showing background painting and environmental design.
• Excellent color theory, lighting, composition and perspective.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 2D background designs aligned with the show's visual style.
• Collaborate with Art Director, Episodic Directors and production team.
• Translate storyboard layouts into production-ready backgrounds.
• Maintain consistent color palettes, lighting, perspective across episodes.
• Develop interior and exterior environments with visual continuity.

Skills

Background painting

Color theory

Lighting

Composition

Perspective

Environmental design

Storytelling

Time management

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Toon Boom Harmony

Job description

Background Artist

Full Time Position

Bento Box Animation Studios Atlanta is seeking an exceptional Background Artist for a 2D animated series. Applicants must be based in Georgia. The role is based in the Bento Box Atlanta Studio, though remote work may be considered for candidates located within Georgia.

About the Project

We’re producing another exciting season of Cow Squad for Chick-fil-A, and we’re searching for a background artist with a strong eye for color, composition, and environmental storytelling who can create visually engaging backgrounds that complement our characters and enhance the action. If you love building imaginative worlds, adding personality to every corner of a scene, and finding the perfect balance between playful chaos and visual clarity, we'd love to hear from you!

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