Lead Webcomic Artist (Supernatural Action Drama)

ABOUT ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES

We are currently seeking a contract Lead Webcomic Artist to work on an original Supernatural Action Drama IP. As lead artist, you will spearhead the visual style and help develop the next beloved story world alongside a creative team.

For this project, we are creating a supernatural drama series with a tinge of action and a ton of heart. The ideal candidate will have an interest in crafting a neoreligious story using religious and mythological concepts (Heaven, Hell, Earth, Demons, Devil, Angels, etc.), where the core story is founded on trauma, self-actualization, and parental love.

The tone of the comic is fairly dark. The ideal candidate will be able to take advantage of the vertical scroll to create dynamic composition and coherent motion, all the while creating visually appealing, emotionally expressive characters. This candidate will also excel at rendering fights that may include monsters, supernatural powers, and ample motion/special effects. There should be a focus on visceral combat choreography as well as maintaining character design consistency throughout the samples. 

As a platform, Storygrounds is exploring new ways for creators and their fan communities to connect in more collaborative and impactful ways. You will be a pioneer in helping to make the webcomic space more connected and fruitful for all. :)

*Must be Open to a Paid Assessment

• 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. 

• 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.

• 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.