Kadokawa World Entertainment and Yen Press Seek Professionals for Design and Translation Positions - Latest Updates

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Kadokawa World Entertainment is currently seeking a full-time designer. The position will offer an annual salary of US$55,000-US$63,000 and requires the designer to work from the company’s Manhattan office at least once a week.

The responsibilities include creating logos and digital cover designs for digitally serialized titles, designing for conventions, reviewing proofs, and coordinating licensor approvals, among other duties.

Candidates must have a minimum of three years of professional design experience, preferably in the comics medium. Proficiency in Adobe InDesign and knowledge of typography, illustration, color, bitmap, and full-color printing are also required.

For more information and to apply, visit the Indeed website. Applications must include a cover letter and portfolio.

Image courtesy of Yen Press

Yen Press is also looking to hire freelance Japanese-to-English translators. Interested individuals can apply by submitting a resume to [email protected] Yen Press states that anyone who believes they are qualified should apply, and translation tests will be sent to candidates to verify their abilities.

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