Manga
What is a manga artist?
A manga artist is a creative individual who’s focus conforms to the style of art developed in Japan in the late 19th century. The style of manga refers to comics or graphic novels originating from Japan in a number of possible genres, including action, adventure, mystery, romance, science fiction or fantasy.
How do you hire a manga artist?
You can source manga artist talent on Upwork by following these three steps:
- Write a project description. You’ll want to determine your scope of work and the skills and requirements you are looking for in a manga artist.
- Post it on Upwork. Once you’ve written a project description, post it to Upwork. Simply follow the prompts to help you input the information you collected to scope out your project.
- Shortlist and interview manga artists. Once the proposals start coming in, create a shortlist of the professionals you want to interview.
Of these three steps, your project description is where you will determine your scope of work and the specific type of manga artist you need to complete your project.
How much does it cost to hire a manga artist?
Rates can vary due to many factors, including expertise and experience, location, and market conditions. Learn about the cost to hire manga artists.
How do you write a manga artist job post?
Your job post is your chance to describe your project scope, budget, and talent needs. Although you don’t need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for a contractor to know if they’re the right fit for the project.
Job post title
Create a simple title that describes exactly what you’re looking for. The idea is to target the keywords that your ideal candidate is likely to type into a job search bar to find your project. Here are some sample manga artist job post titles:
- Manga artist needed for album cover
- Anime and manga artist wanted to help develop graphic novel
- Illustrator familiar with manga sensibilities needed for gallery showing
Project description
An effective manga artist job post should include:
- Scope of work: From initial concepting to full character development, list all the deliverables you’ll need.
- Project length: Your job post should indicate whether this is a smaller or larger project.
- Background: If you prefer experience with certain styles, platforms, or scale, mention this here.
- Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.
Manga artist job responsibilities
Here are some examples of manga artist job responsibilities:
- Develop full manga characters from initial concepts and instructions
- Provide initial sketches for original manga comic book concept
- Match style of popular manga characters for new character launch
Manga artist job requirements and qualifications
Be sure to include any requirements and qualifications you’re looking for in a manga artist. Here are some examples:
- Ability to capture same style of popular manga characters to develop new characters
- Track record of illustrating in a style similar to Final Fantasy characters
- Portfolio of fantasy-styled anime and manga artwork