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About the Role

We are seeking a freelance, remote Japanese-speaking Manga Illustrator & Social Media Designer to create engaging manga-style visual content for our Japan market initiatives. The ideal candidate will blend strong illustration skills with an understanding of Japanese culture, digital trends, and social media content formats to translate marketing ideas into creative designs and visual stories.

Responsibilities

• Create manga-style illustrations, character designs, comics, and visual storytelling content for social media.
• Develop creative concepts and translate marketing ideas into engaging visual assets.
• Design static social media content for platforms such as Instagram, Threads, and other relevant channels.
• Create content that reflects Japanese cultural nuances and audience preferences.
• Provide creative recommendations for social media campaigns and monthly content planning.
• Adapt global brand messaging into Japan-focused visual content.
• Collaborate with international teams to develop and refine creative concepts.
• Ensure all designs align with brand identity and communication objectives.

Requirements

• Professional fluency in Japanese and English (written and verbal).
• Proven experience as a manga illustrator, digital illustrator, comic artist, or character designer.
• Strong portfolio showcasing manga-style, anime-inspired, or character-based artwork.
• Experience creating illustrations or visual content for digital platforms and social media.
• Strong understanding of Japanese visual culture, storytelling styles, and online trends.
• Ability to develop creative concepts from briefs and deliver final artwork independently.
• Comfortable collaborating with global teams and incorporating feedback.

Skills

• Manga illustration
• Social media design
• Character design
• Visual storytelling
• Digital illustration
• Comic art
• Graphic design
• Content creation
• Brand identity
• Creative concept development
• Japanese visual culture
• Online trends

Location

• Remote

Work Type

• Freelance
• Remote