Lead Webcomic Artist (Supernatural Action Drama)

WHAT YOU WOULD DO

• Must be able to work with a cast of children, adults, and mythological beings & creatures.
• Work as the lead artist on a brand new webcomic IP.
• Partnered with a Writer, you will work alongside the Storygrounds team and the Original Story Creator to develop an original story within the supernatural, action, fantasy genre. 
• Create high-quality, consistent, vertical scroll comic episodes (55-65 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 supernatural, action, fantasy, and/or 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.
• Ability to illustrate children, adults, and creatures found in neoreligious & mythological stories.
• Familiarity with v-scroll webcomic storytelling 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 heart-felt supernatural stories and their unique elements.