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Job Description Company: CROSSED HEARTS Location: BANGALORE HSR LAYOUT Employment Type: FULL TIME Start Date: MAY 15TH 2025 Industry: Publishing – Graphic Novels, Manga, Webcomics About Us: CROSSED HEARTS is a global publishing house dedicated to adapting acclaimed Korean webcomics and Japanese manga into English. We serve an expanding audience across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and the Indian subcontinent. With over 20 series in our 2027 pipeline , we are preparing for our inaugural global launch in Q3 2025 . Our mission is to bridge cultures through powerful graphic storytelling and become a global leader in English-language graphic literature. Role Overview: We are looking for a skilled Manga Comic Illustrator with a strong focus on panelling and visual storytelling . The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of manga/webtoon narrative flow, be capable of producing dynamic layouts, and bring character-driven stories to life visually. This is a key creative role that contributes directly to the adaptation and presentation of original Korean and Japanese content for global audiences. Key Responsibilities: Illustrate manga-style comic pages based on adapted English scripts Execute effective panelling, scene pacing, and emotional flow across pages Collaborate with editors, translators, and localization teams to match the tone of the original work Create rough layouts (thumbnails), refined sketches, and final line art (and optionally screentones or basic shading) Ensure visual consistency with character designs and art direction Follow production schedules and deliver high-quality digital files on time Revise artwork based on editorial and feedback rounds Required Skills & Qualifications: 2+ years of experience in manga, webtoon, or graphic novel illustration Portfolio that demonstrates panelling , dynamic action , and emotional expressions Deep understanding of manga/webcomic visual grammar and cultural aesthetics Proficiency with digital tools such as Clip Studio Paint , Photoshop , or similar Strong time management and communication skills in a remote production setting Comfort working with storyboards, scripts, and translation/localization notes Why Join Us? Work on globally anticipated releases with a mission-driven publishing house Collaborate with an international team of editors, artists, and cultural consultants Showcase your art to a growing global readership across both digital and physical platforms Flexible, remote-friendly environment with opportunities for recurring projects Send cv's to: Hemanth@winterbear.in (9110417950) Subject Line: Manga Illustrator Application – [Your Name] Job Type: Full-time Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month Benefits: Provident Fund Schedule: Day shift Work Location: In person
