Role Overview:
We are looking for a talented and imaginative Manga Character Artist to design and illustrate compelling characters for our manga projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of anatomy, expression, and manga-style aesthetics, and the ability to bring characters to life with personality and emotion.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create original manga-style character designs based on scripts, concepts, or creative briefs.
- Develop character sheets including expressions, poses, outfits, and turnarounds.
- Collaborate with writers and directors to ensure characters reflect the story’s tone and personality.
- Assist in refining and finalizing line art, inking, and screen tones for characters.
- Maintain consistency of style, proportion, and details across panels and chapters.
- Work closely with background artists and panelers to ensure seamless integration of characters into scenes.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Strong drawing and illustration skills with a focus on manga/anime styles.
- Proficiency in digital art tools such as Clip Studio Paint, Photoshop, or Procreate.
- Solid understanding of anatomy, proportions, facial expressions, and gestures.
- Creativity in developing unique, memorable, and expressive character designs.
- Ability to adapt to different art styles if required by the project.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience in manga/comic illustration or character design.
- Knowledge of Japanese manga aesthetics and paneling traditions.
- Experience with inking, shading, and screentone application.
- Portfolio showcasing manga/anime-style characters.
What We Offer:
- Opportunity to work on exciting manga projects.
- Mentorship and feedback from experienced manga creators.
- Exposure to the full manga production pipeline.
- Potential for long-term collaboration based on performance.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Work Location: In person