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Need a manga artist but don’t know how to start? This article will give an example of a manga artist job description and what factors to consider when hiring the best manga artist for your business.

What Is a Manga Artist?

A manga artist, also known as a mangaka, is an artist who specializes in drawing pictures for manga. Manga can be considered akin to Japanese comic books.

Unlike Western-style comics, manga from Japan are usually bound like a typical book, with hundreds of pages per volume primarily printed in black and white. Though there is a wide variety of drawing styles, the art in manga is usually much more finely detailed than Western comic books, and the content can be aimed at a variety of age groups, from young children to adults.

Example of a Manga Artist Job Description

This section will cover a sample job description, exploring the daily responsibilities and necessary qualifications for a manga artist. 

The Job Overview

We are seeking a manga artist to create a manga storyboard that will be printed in a serial manga and promotional material that will help us sell our products.

As a manga artist, you will be expected to take the storyboards, possibly for an anime, and create high-quality art for each scene. This will involve creating hundreds of pages of art per manga volume. We are looking for someone with a talent for creating manga who can draw a manga storyboard that is both engaging and attractive.

Responsibilities

Below are some of the responsibilities a manga artist is expected to take on in their position:  

  • Create characters and settings
  • Draw in a variety of styles to tell the story
  • Use different perspectives and shots to make the manga more interesting
  • Create a script for the story and determine the page count
  • Draw rough sketches and refine them
  • Make changes to the script when necessary
  • Edit the story and ensure that everything is consistent
  • Make sure that the final version is well presented
Job Qualifications and Skill Sets

Below are the qualifications expected of a manga artist:

  • High school diploma and experience in the fine arts, graphic design, character design, art styles, or any related fields; enrollment in or certification from art school a plus
  • Ability to work long hours
  • Ability to draw in a variety of styles
  • Ability to handle criticism
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to follow instructions
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Strong work ethic
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    I'm a professional illustrator who loves to create fun and whimsical art for children, which is not limited to books, I love to create characters for children's animation as well. My favorite thing is to create work that children of all ages (and children at heart) will enjoy and love. I also enjoy creating fantasy characters and bringing someone's character to life in illustrated form. I am proficient in digital illustration but am also able to use traditional techniques which includes (but is not limited to) watercolor, acrylic, and colored pencil. My interests and inspirations include animation, video games, and fantasy stories. I look forward to working with you! PLEASE NOTE: I will NOT do art for NFTs. Please refrain from contacting me for them. I also will not do any AI or work with someone who wants to use AI with my work. All my work is hand drawn by me. Thank you.
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    Dorothy T.
    • 5.0
    • (7 jobs)
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    Featured Skill Manga
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    I am an aspiring animator who specializes in 2D Animation and post-production editing. I have experience in video editing and digital art. My Broadcast Journalism background has allowed me to take my interest in creative/storytelling media and apply it to my current freelance work. I believe that every piece of art has a story and a background to tell, ultimately connecting people. Having always been interested in the arts, I dabble in digital and traditional drawing, videography, choreographed dancing, and other creative outlets I can get my hands on. I hope to continue pursuing my career aspirations as a self-established artist and to help your interests come to life as well.
  • $35 hourly
    Yussuf A.
    • 5.0
    • (14 jobs)
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