GA 2D Background Artist — Color & Environments

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

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.