2D Character Design - Bento Box Atlanta - Immediate Hire -In Studio or Remote

8 Minutes ago • 2 Years + • Character Art

Job Summary

Job Description

Bento Box Animation Studios Atlanta is seeking exceptional 2D Character Designers for an immediate hire, short-term project on a 2D animated series. The role involves creating original 2D character designs, variations, turnarounds, and expression sheets, while also contributing to visual storytelling. Candidates must be deadline-driven, collaborative, and proficient in Photoshop, with a minimum of two years of professional experience in 2D animation character design.
Must have:
  • Design original 2D characters, including style guides, expression sheets, and turnarounds.
  • Produce multiple character concepts with cohesive style.
  • Provide front, back, and side views for 2D Rigging or animation teams.
  • Illustrate a range of facial expressions and emotions.
  • Communicate a character's background, personality, and role through visual elements.
  • Ability to work in-studio or have a remote work setup.
  • Minimum two years of professional experience.
  • Previous experience designing characters for 2D Animated Projects.
  • Proficiency in Photoshop.
  • Online portfolio for submission is required.
Good to have:
  • Previous experience in a broadcast animation environment and knowledge of a studio production pipeline.

Job Details

Bento Box Animation Studios Atlanta is on the search for exceptional 2D Character Designers for a 2D animated series. These are immediate hire positions. We are looking to hire 2D Concept Designers for either in studio or remote work. This position is a short term project with no additional benefits offered at this time.

The ideal candidate is deadline-driven and able to handle quick turnarounds on a 2D Animated project. Must be comfortable working in a collaborative environment and willing to take and follow directions. Attention to detail as well as a firm understanding of file management and organization are all highly regarded. Must be good communicators, as engaging with co-workers and directors will be an integral part of this role. We are looking for someone who is passionate, creative, motivated, and shares our love of cartoons.

Responsibilities:

  • Designing Original Characters – Create 2D sketches, inked and colored illustrations, and concepts to explore and communicate the look and feel for characters. You will be expected to create style guides, expression sheets, and character turnarounds.
  • Design Variations – Produce multiple concepts for a single character. You will be expected to develop a cohesive style/vision across all artwork and experiment with different silhouettes.
  • Character Turnarounds – Provide front, back, and side views for 2D Rigging or animation teams.
  • Expression Sheets – Illustrate a range of facial expressions and emotions to define the character’s personality.
  • Visual Storytelling Through Design – Communicate a character's background, personality, and role in the story through visual elements.

Qualifications:

  • Be able to work in studio OR have a remote work set up.
  • Two (2) + years of professional experience.
  • Has previous experience designing characters for 2D Animated Projects.
  • Must be proficient in Photoshop.
  • Online portfolio for submission is required. Please provide password access if necessary.
  • Previous experience in a broadcast animation environment and knowledge of a studio production pipeline is highly valued.

Applicants for 2D Character Design are accepted from both residents and non-residents of Georgia.

International applicants will be considered as independent contractors for this position.

Please note this is an immediate hire position. No relocation assistance is provided.

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About The Company

Bento Box Entertainment is an Emmy award-winning studio that develops and produces quality-animated content for all distribution platforms worldwide. Recognized as the leading producer of primetime animated comedy series for broadcast, cable and digital networks, the company works with the leading networks, studios and distribution companies including FOX Broadcasting Company, Comedy Central, MTV, Adult Swim, HBO, HULU, IFC, Disney, Twentieth Century Fox Television Studio (including Fox 21), Sony Television, Lionsgate, Tornante, and Broadway Video among others.


Bento Box is currently in production on the Emmy award winning series “Bob’s Burgers” on FOX with Twentieth Century Fox Television and creator Loren Bouchard and multiple other pilots and presentations.


Currently, Bento Box has multiple projects in development and employs over 350 artists, animators, writers, creators, post-production and production staff across its multiple studios located in Burbank, North Hollywood, and Atlanta. The company partners with animation studios around the world and intends to open additional studios in the future.

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