// Open Role at Princess Bento Studio
The Background Design Placement will be full time based out of our Melbourne studio and the successful applicant will be trained up in all things Background Design. Working with our amazing team of Designers, you will be guided through the whole process with the goal of contributing background design work to the series.
What you'll do:
Working alongside our design team you will learn the fundamentals of background design.
You will contribute design to our series with guidance from senior staff and department leads.
You will receive additional training in photoshop and/or Harmony for background design.
Who you are:
A recent graduate or early career background designer who wants to get a foot in the door of series animation.
Someone with a basic understanding of the 2D animation pipeline and relevant skills in the design department.
Someone with strong communication skills, a great work ethic and workplace professionalism.
Someone with a true passion for adult animation.
In addition to be eligible for the Program, you must:
Be a Victorian resident
Have been living in Victoria for at least 6 months immediately preceding the start of the Placement
Be a graduate of a relevant post-secondary study or have the basic industry experience necessary to fulfil the Placement
Not already be engaged or previously engaged (as an employee, contractor or otherwise) by Princess Bento or a related company
Not be seeking to undertake the Placement for course credit or to meet other educational requirements
Timeline:
Applications close at 5:00PM on Friday 9th October 2026
Princess Bento will assess each application and invite shortlisted candidates to attend an interview in the week commencing Monday 26th October 2026
The successful candidate will be informed by Friday 20th November 2026
The successful candidate will commence their 4 month placement on 7th December 2026