Storyboard Director - Primetime Animated Series

Storyboard Director Reports to: Episode Director and Producer Bento Box is looking for experienced Storyboard Directors for a very successful animated seriesthat combines adult comedy with strong musical foundations, layered with dark horror elements and emotional storytelling.The show mixes sharp humor with sincere human drama, creating a bold and original viewing experience. We are seeking Storyboard Directors with a strong sense of posing and timing, who can elevate sequences through dynamic musical or action-driven storytelling. Ideal candidates will also have the ability to broaden scene staging to achieve a more cinematic and impactful visual presentation. A strong sense of humor is a valued asset, particularly for enhancing comedic sequences. This role involves close creative collaboration with the showrunner and episode director to revise or block out shots sequences in a way that balances creative intent with production feasibility. Responsibilities: Lead a team of storyboard artists to produce storyboards for the series while providing guidance and feedback throughout the storyboard creation process Collaborate with the Creator/Show Runner, Producers and Director to ensure the series vision is met while maintaining quality and continuity of storyboards across the show Read and review scripts and identify potential storyboard challenges Create rough thumbnails for scenes with complex action or a specific vision Review and revise storyboards as necessary and allocate revisions to the team Implement all executive notes Create rough animatic assemblies for review stages Regular check in with team members to ensure tasks are understood and deadlines are being met Check in with Coordinators for updated designs and audio Responsible for completing assignments on schedule Work closely with other departments, such as animation and design, to ensure the smooth transition from storyboards to final production Strive for excellent communication within team Willing to be amenable with working hours to accommodatethe different timezonesthat you will be overseeing Qualifications: 5+ years experience storyboarding in episodic series animation, preferably in comedy Experience leading teams and facilitating productive team environments Demonstrated ability to deliver, receive and respond to feedback Strong proficiency in Storyboard Pro Comfortable working digitally on a Cintiq Excellent organizational, time management and project management skills Strong written and verbal skills and confident presentation skills Ability to adapt to changes easily within a highly dynamic environment Strong attention to detail is critical Ability to work within a team-oriented environment