Manga Artist (Join the Future of Storytelling at Anime Universe)

Anime Universe is a startup. We are crafting original manga stories. We’re now seeking the visionaries who will bring our universe to life through the art of visual storytelling.- Equity Partner -It's not a job offer. It's a founding stake in our studio.Location: Remote-first (global; align to Americas / EMEA / APAC time zones)Role: Founding Manga Artist (Sequential Art / 2D)Commitment: 20h per week · Part-timeDepartment: Content Production Core (Manga)Reporting To: Chief Creative Officer, Manga StudioWhat You Put In Is What You Get OutWe’re building a next-gen media platform at the edge of anime, games, and tech. This is not a “clock-in” role. It’s an ownership path. If you bring world-class craft, speed, and heart, you’ll shape worlds, share in the upside, and be credited as a founder of what we’re building.The RoleJoin our Manga Studio as a Manga Artist (Founding Equity Partner) to create original series like Amedo: Visions of the Gods and one-shots that anchor Anime Universe’s cross-media franchises (manga → anime → games → UGC). You’ll collaborate with writers, designers, and producers to deliver chapters that slap visually, emotionally, commercially.What You’ll DoOwn page-ready art from thumbnails to final: layouts, inks, screentones, FX, lettering passes.Craft dynamic paneling, cinematic framing, and action clarity across shonen/seinen/shojo/josei tones.Co-create with writers on storyboards, pacing, and page turns; iterate fast inside sprints.Build character/creature/prop sheets and style guides for cross-team use.Throughput target @ 20h/wk: 4–6 finished pages/week or 8–12 roughs/week (title/scene complexity may adjust).Develop pilot one-shots and pitch packs for greenlight.Mentor future hires as we scale the studio.🛠 Your ToolkitPortfolio that proves range (combat, quiet moments, expressions, environments).Fluency with Clip Studio Paint EX (preferred), plus Photoshop/Procreate; clean file hygiene.Mastery of tones/halftones, speedlines, SFX integration, and print/export standards.Strong fundamentals: anatomy, perspective, composition, lighting, fabric/hair/FX.Bonus: Japanese/English bilingual, background art prowess, 3D block-ins, or color keys.How We Work (Part-Time)Remote-first, sprint-driven.Clear briefs, rapid feedback, kind teammates.20h/wk with ~4 hours overlap for standups/reviews.Multiple openings (minimum 6). Lead roles will emerge from this cohort.Compensation & Credit (Equity Partner Track)Equity: company shares + future tokens.Cash: kicks in as products monetize (staged ramp).Royalties/Revenue Share: per-title participation, credited placement, and IP upside.Pathways: Art Lead, Series Art Director, Franchise Visual Architect.First 90 DaysDay 30–45: Ship an 8–12p pilot one-shot + core character sheets; lock visual language.Day 60: Deliver first chapter (16–24p); stabilize throughput at 4–6 ppw finished.Day 90: Deliver second chapter (16–24p); prep greenlight pack (covers, promo spreads, style guide v1).Portfolio Checklist (attach links)3+ sequential page sets (action + quiet scene).1 character sheet pack (turns + expressions + poses).1 environment spread (perspective + mood).Optional: FX/tones breakdown or process timelapse.Who Thrives HereBuilders who love ownership, feedback, and shipping.Artists who can do “beautiful” and “readable” on a deadline.Teammates who bring calm, kindness, and elite standards.EEO & Global TalentWe welcome applicants from all backgrounds and locations. If you’re exceptional, we’ll find a way.💙 Our PromiseWe exist to make worlds people live in, stories that feel like home, art that hits the heart, and tools that give power back to creators. If you bring courage and craft, we’ll bring runway, trust, and a real stake in what we build together.