About the role
Program Overview
With support from VicScreen, Princess Bento is offering a 4-month paid 2D Placement to help early-career 2D Background Designers build their skills on a 2D adult animated series. This position is full-time and based out of the studio in South Melbourne. The successful applicant will be trained in all aspects of Background Design, working with the design team to contribute work to the series with guidance from senior staff and department leads.
Responsibilities
- Learn the fundamentals of background design while working alongside the design team.
- Contribute design work to the series under the guidance of senior staff and department leads.
- Receive additional training in Photoshop and/or Harmony specifically for background design.
Candidate Requirements
- A recent graduate or early-career background designer aiming to enter the series animation industry.
- Basic understanding of the 2D animation pipeline and relevant skills in the design department.
- Strong communication skills, a great work ethic, and workplace professionalism.
- A true passion for adult animation.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a Victorian resident.
- Must have lived in Victoria for at least 6 months immediately preceding the start of the Placement.
- Must be a graduate of relevant post-secondary study or possess the basic industry experience necessary to fulfill the Placement.
- Must not already be engaged or previously engaged (as an employee, contractor, or otherwise) by Princess Bento or a related company.
- Must not be seeking to undertake the Placement for course credit or to meet other educational requirements.
Recruitment Timeline
- Applications close: 5:00 PM on Friday 9th October 2026.
- Interviews: Week commencing Monday 26th October 2026.
- Notification: Successful candidate informed by Friday 20th November 2026.
- Commencement: 7th December 2026.
About Princess Bento
- Location: South Melbourne, Australia.
- Background: An animation studio formed by Princess Pictures in collaboration with Bento Box Entertainment.
- Focus: Creating high-end, fresh, funny, and inventive 2D animation for a global audience.
- Scale: Founded in 2020 with 400+ co-workers.