POSITION OBJECTIVE:
Complete high quality, on time design materials for various publishing related properties.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
You'll be handling design, image manipulation, and prepress production for 4-color and black and white output. Excellent written and verbal English skills, a positive, professional attitude, and attention to detail is required. Your well-developed sense of style, humor and love of manga help you get through our growing list of products and demanding deadlines.

DUTIES:

1. Design, retouch, layout and letter various manga materials for print.
2. Maintain current knowledge of electronic pre-press and print technology.
3. Maintain current knowledge of manga series and other relevant publications.
4. Communicate ideas and other suggestions to Production Manager.
5. Coordinate workflow with Production Manager as needed.
6. Other requests as specified from time to time by your Supervisor.
7. Participate in the development of creative layouts for manga and other properties.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must have college degree.  AA or Equivalent in Graphic Design is preferred.
• Must have 2 years experience.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

1. Proficient on Mac computers and design-related programs: Illustrator InDesign, Quark XPress, Photoshop and Acrobat.
2. Positive attitude.
3. Must be self -motivated.
4. Must be able to handle a myriad of projects, and be flexible for changing priorities.
5. Must have an eye for detail.
6. Must have excellent communication skills.
7. Able to show creativity in enhancing the project.
8. Knowledge of Japanese/Asian entertainment.
9. Must be able to work with little or no direct supervision.
10. Must work well both individually and as part of a team.
11. Strong typography skills required, the ability to scan, manipulate, & prepare artwork for press.

For immediate consideration, please send your resume to careers@tokyopop.com.  On the subject of the email, please indicate the title of the job.  TOKYOPOP is an EOE.