ABOUT THE ROLE

We are currently seeking a contract Lead Webcomic Artist to work on an original Action/Supernatural IP. As lead artist, you will spearhead the visual style and help develop the next beloved story world alongside a creative team.

For this project, we are targeting an action-fantasy setting that captures anime and eastern webcomic aesthetics. We are seeking an artist who can render a modern setting while crafting high-quality action scenes with supernatural elements. The ideal candidate will take advantage of vertical scroll to create dynamic composition and coherent motion all the while creating visually appealing, emotionally expressive, characters. This candidate will also excel at rendering fights that may include monsters, magic, and ample motion/special effects. There should be a focus on visceral combat choreography as well as maintaining character design consistency throughout the samples.

As a platform, Storygrounds is exploring new ways for creators and their fan communities to connect in more collaborative and impactful ways. You will be a pioneer in helping to make the webcomic space more connected and fruitful for all. :)

*Pending your portfolio samples, you may be asked to complete a paid assessment.

WHAT YOU WOULD DO

• Work as the lead artist on a brand new webcomic IP.
• Partnered with a writer, you will work alongside the Storygrounds team to develop an original IP within the supernatural, action, and fantasy genres.
• Create high-quality, consistent, vertical scroll comic episodes (40-60 panels per episode), delivered on a weekly basis.
• Develop the artistic direction of the project’s character cast and build out the visual setting of the project’s world.
• Contribute narrative ideas and help enhance the project’s story.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a portfolio demonstrating the ability to create a supernatural, action, fantasy, and anime/manhwa style. Comic work, vertical scroll, and sequential samples are HIGHLY desired.
• Must be available to commit to a given project for at least 9 months with potential for extension.
• Familiarity with webcomic storytelling and anime aesthetics as well as their distinct genre staples/tropes is REQUIRED.
• Embodies a collaborative mindset, allowing for flexibility on how a story and/or episode is visually told.
• Must be able to provide properly organized and layered files (Adobe Photoshop, Clip Studio Paint) according to company specifications.
• Team player who can communicate punctually and professionally.
• Contribute to a positive work and team environment.
• Able to attend occasional kick-off and sync-up meetings during Pacific time-zone work hours (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM).
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English.

NICE TO HAVE

• Have worked on webcomics productions OR have a demonstrable portfolio of comic samples.
• Have worked in a professional capacity on an art production pipeline within video games, animation, or equivalent.
• Have experience working across other webcomic genres such as slice-of-life, romance, drama, comedy, etc.
• Has worked on a well-known webcomic series.
• Enjoys supernatural stories and their unique elements.

* If you've applied in the past, no need to reapply, as we have your portfolio on file. :)

* If you've applied but have additional things to share that were not part of your previous application, please feel free to update your profile with a new application. As long as you use the same email, your new and old applications should link up.