Immersive Manga Background Artist

vertwo; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 78,120,000 - 133,920,000; Full time

Job summary

vertwo is seeking a manga background artist to design and build immersive environments, focusing on setting the scene, environment, and world-building. You will ensure believable, three-dimensional spaces for panel composition and action, enabling character artists to focus on characters and movement.

The role requires mastery of perspective grids for multiple panel angles and a strong portfolio in manga-style backgrounds, with proficiency in Clip Studio Paint or similar tools.

Qualifications

• Has creativity and good sense of art with a strong manga background portfolio.
• Proven experience as a manga background artist with a strong portfolio.
• Mastery of perspective and spatial composition.
• Proficiency in Clip Studio Paint, Adobe Photoshop or Manga Studio.

Responsibilities

• Design and focuses exclusively on setting the scene, environment, and world-building.
• Establish perspective grids for every panel based on character placements and camera angles.
• Draw highly detailed indoor and outdoor settings, including urban streets, fantasy landscapes, historical architecture, and natural elements.
• Apply digital screentones, cross-hatching, and textures to backgrounds to create depth, shadow, and mood.
• Collaborate with writers, editors, or project managers to adjust panel composition and meet deadlines.

Skills

Creativity

Artistic sense

Strong illustration skills

Perspective mastery

Spatial composition

Team collaboration

Tools

Clip Studio Paint

Adobe Photoshop

Manga Studio

Job description

vertwo is seeking a manga background artist to design and build immersive environments, focusing on setting the scene, environment, and world-building. You will ensure believable, three-dimensional spaces for panel composition and action, enabling character artists to focus on characters and movement.

The role requires mastery of perspective grids for multiple panel angles and a strong portfolio in manga-style backgrounds, with proficiency in Clip Studio Paint or similar tools.