Graphic Artist & Illustrator

Job Description

<p><b>Anime Universe is an early stage startup in the building and fundraising phase. </b></p><p><br></p><p><b>- Equity Partner</b> -</p><p>It's not a job offer. It's a founding stake in our studio.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Location:</b> Remote-first (global; align to Americas / EMEA / APAC time zones)</p><p><b>Role:</b> Graphic Artist (Sequential Art / 2D)</p><p><b>Commitment:</b> 20h per week · Part-time</p><p><b>Department:</b> Content Production Core </p><p><b>Reporting To:</b> Chief Creative Officer</p><p><br></p><p><b>What You Put In Is What You Get Out</b></p><p>We’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.</p><p><br></p><p><b>The Role</b></p><p>We’re a startup that is building a bold visual identity from the ground up. Our products, stories, and experiences come to life through design — and we’re looking for an imaginative <b>Graphic Artist</b> to shape that world. If you love creating art that inspires, communicates, and connects across every platform, you’ll thrive here.</p><p><br></p><p><b>What You’ll Do</b></p><ul><li>Create and illustrate visual assets for our website, digital products, marketing materials, and presentations. </li><li>Develop storyboards and concept art for campaigns, product features, and creative pitches.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams (marketing, product, engineering) to translate ideas into compelling visuals.</li><li>Produce proof-of-concept visuals for internal and client-facing projects.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><b>What We're Looking For</b></p><ul><li>Proven experience as a <b>graphic artist, illustrator, or visual designer</b> (portfolio required).</li><li>Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects) or equivalent design tools.</li><li>Strong understanding of composition, color theory, and storytelling through visuals.</li><li>Ability to create both digital artwork.</li><li>Creative self-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><b>How We Work (Part-Time)</b></p><ul><li>Remote-first, sprint-driven.</li><li>Clear briefs, rapid feedback, kind teammates.</li><li>20h/wk with ~<b>4 hours overlap</b> for standups/reviews.</li><li>Multiple openings (minimum 6). Lead roles will emerge from this cohort.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><b>Compensation & Credit (Equity Partner Track)</b></p><ul><li><b>Equity</b>: company shares + future tokens.</li><li><b>Cash</b>: kicks in as products monetize (staged ramp).</li><li><b>Royalties/Revenue Share</b>: per-title participation, credited placement, and IP upside.</li><li><b>Pathways</b>: Art Lead, Series Art Director, Franchise Visual Architect.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><b>Who Thrives Here</b></p><ul><li>Builders who love ownership, feedback, and shipping.</li><li>Artists who can do “beautiful” and “readable” on a deadline.</li><li>Teammates who bring calm, kindness, and elite standards.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><b>EEO & Global Talent</b></p><p>We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and locations. If you’re exceptional, we’ll find a way.</p><p><br></p><p> <b>Our Promise</b></p><p>We 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.</p><p></p>