Job Description

About the Company - Crossed Hearts (Winterberry Dreamspace LLP)

CROSSED HEARTS is a publishing house dedicated to adapting Korean webcomics and Japanese manga into English. We cater to graphic novel enthusiasts in English-speaking markets, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and the Indian subcontinent. With over 20 series currently in pipeline for launch by 2027, we are seeking a global partner to facilitate the digital and physical distribution of our titles, ensuring their presence in retail stores worldwide. Our inaugural collection is slated for a global release in the third quarter of 2025. At CROSSED HEARTS, our mission is to bridge cultural divides by introducing exceptional Korean and Japanese works to English-speaking audiences, solidifying our position as a global leader in graphic literatureWe have a global presence and are currently expanding the team and looking for talented individuals to join our fast-growing team in

Bangalore

(Hybrid/On-Site).

Role Overview:

We are looking for an imaginative

Character Designer

with a strong manga/anime illustration style to bring our characters and stories to life. You will work closely with our storywriters, editors, and illustrators to conceptualize and visually develop unique character designs for a variety of manga titles.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and illustrate

original characters

based on script requirements and genre themes. Collaborate with writers and editors to reflect character personality, backstory, and evolution. Create

concept sketches, mood boards, color studies

, and final illustrations. Maintain

visual consistency

across character expressions, poses, and costumes. Provide

input on visual storytelling

, panel flow, and page layout when needed. Revise artwork based on feedback from the creative team or clients.

Required Qualifications:

Strong portfolio showcasing manga/anime-inspired character art. Proficiency in

Clip Studio Paint, Adobe Photoshop, or similar digital art tools

. Understanding of manga paneling, expressions, anatomy, and storytelling through visuals.

Preferred Skills:

Experience in character design for comics, games, or animation. Ability to adapt to different art styles and genres. Strong collaboration and communication skills.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Paid sick time Provident Fund
Application Question(s):

Do you have experience in creating manga or anime-style character designs? Which digital art software are you proficient in? Have you previously worked on character design for any published project (comic, manga, game, or animation)?
Work Location: In person