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Senior Designer

Ontario, CA

$103K - $110K/yr

Merchandise design * Trading cards * Stickers * Fashion graphics * Festival/event merchandise * Gaming or anime-related products * Understanding of physical manufacturing limitations * Experience ...

Incorporate graphics, sound effects, and music to enhance the storytelling experience. * Review and ... Knowledge of sound design and color grading techniques. * A passion for anime and gaming that fuels ...

Incorporate graphics, sound effects, and music to enhance the storytelling experience. * Review and ... Knowledge of sound design and color grading techniques. * A passion for anime and gaming that fuels ...

Incorporate graphics, sound effects, and music to enhance the storytelling experience. * Review and ... Knowledge of sound design and color grading techniques. * A passion for anime and gaming that fuels ...

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How much do anime graphic design jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for anime graphic design in the United States is $26.90, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.95 and $31.25 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Anime Graphic Design position, and why are they important?

Anime Graphic Design professionals need a solid foundation in digital illustration, character design, and visual storytelling, often supported by a degree in graphic design or a related field. Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Clip Studio Paint is typically required, and a strong portfolio showcasing anime-style work is highly valued. Creativity, attention to detail, and effective communication are essential soft skills for collaborating with team members and interpreting client visions. These skills are vital to producing high-quality, engaging graphics that resonate with audiences and meet industry standards.

What is an Anime Graphic Design job?

An Anime Graphic Design job involves creating visual content inspired by anime aesthetics for various media, including merchandise, digital art, animation, and promotional materials. Designers use software like Photoshop, Illustrator, and Clip Studio Paint to craft character designs, backgrounds, logos, and marketing graphics. This role often requires a strong understanding of anime styles, color theory, and composition, as well as the ability to adapt to different creative projects.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an Anime Graphic Design professional?

As an Anime Graphic Design professional, your daily tasks usually involve creating character and background illustrations, designing promotional materials, and collaborating closely with writers, animators, and project managers to ensure a cohesive visual style. You might also review and revise designs based on team or client feedback, maintain consistent branding across multiple assets, and keep up with current trends in anime art. Projects often move quickly, so adaptability and good time-management skills are important. This role offers the opportunity to contribute creatively to exciting projects while refining your technical and collaborative abilities.

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$103K - $110K/yr

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Posted 11 days ago


Job description

Template Designer

Location: Ontario, CA(On-site)

Company: Lori Vision Studio Inc. / WowNow


About WowNow

WowNow is building a new category of “Physical-Digital Collectibles.”

Through our AI-powered creation platform and intelligent manufacturing network, users can instantly turn their ideas, memories, music, stories, and emotions into real collectible products.

Our core product, TimeTag, is a metal-crafted collectible embedded with NFC digital interaction. Users can tap a TimeTag to unlock videos, music, photos, AI experiences, and more.

We are currently expanding rapidly across the U.S. market through malls, pop-ups, events, stadiums, universities, and entertainment venues.


Position Overview

We are looking for a highly creative and culturally aware Template Designer to build WowNow’s U.S. collectible template ecosystem.

This role is not traditional graphic design.

You will create:

  • Highly collectible visual concepts
  • Strong identity-driven designs
  • Social-media-friendly collectible aesthetics
  • Templates optimized for metal engraving & relief production
  • Trend-sensitive U.S.-market visual systems

Your work will directly shape how users emotionally connect with WowNow products.

This is a fast-moving creative role for someone who understands:

  • American visual culture
  • Gen Z / youth aesthetics
  • Collectible culture
  • Internet-native design language
  • Physical product design limitations


Responsibilities

TimeTag Template Design

  • Design collectible-ready TimeTag visual templates for the U.S. market
  • Create visually impactful designs optimized for:
  • Metal engraving
  • Relief effects
  • UV printing
  • Physical manufacturing constraints
  • Build template collections across themes such as:
  • Sports
  • Music
  • Pets
  • Travel
  • Gaming
  • Pop culture
  • Holiday collections
  • Event-exclusive releases

Trend & Culture Research

  • Continuously monitor:
  • U.S. youth culture
  • TikTok / Instagram trends
  • Streetwear aesthetics
  • Collectible product trends
  • Entertainment & fandom culture
  • Translate cultural trends into scalable template concepts

Template System Development

  • Build reusable design systems and collections
  • Maintain visual consistency across categories
  • Develop scalable seasonal and IP-ready template libraries

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with:
  • Product team
  • Marketing team
  • AI generation team
  • Manufacturing team
  • Ensure designs are both visually compelling and manufacturable

AI-Assisted Creative Workflow

  • Utilize AI tools (Midjourney, ChatGPT, image generation tools, etc.) to accelerate ideation and concept exploration
  • Curate and refine AI-generated outputs into production-quality designs


Qualifications

Required

  • Strong graphic design portfolio
  • Experience designing for U.S. consumer aesthetics
  • Strong understanding of composition, typography, color, and visual storytelling
  • Familiarity with collectible culture / fandom culture / youth aesthetics
  • Ability to create “strong identity” designs rather than cluttered compositions
  • Experience with:
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Figma
  • Canva
  • AI image-generation tools
  • Strong taste level and visual judgment
  • Ability to move quickly in a startup environment

Preferred

  • Experience in:
  • Merchandise design
  • Trading cards
  • Stickers
  • Fashion graphics
  • Festival/event merchandise
  • Gaming or anime-related products
  • Understanding of physical manufacturing limitations
  • Experience with metal product or embossing design
  • Knowledge of U.S. sports, music, and pop culture ecosystems


What We’re Looking For

We are NOT looking for:

  • Overly “e-commerce” style design
  • Generic AI collage visuals
  • Overcomplicated layouts
  • Traditional corporate branding aesthetics

We ARE looking for:

  • Strong visual identity
  • Collectible feel
  • Social sharing appeal
  • Emotional connection
  • Bold, recognizable concepts
  • Internet-native aesthetics


Compensation

  • Hourly / Part-time / Full-time flexible depending on experience
  • Competitive compensation based on portfolio and production capability


Why Join Us

You’ll help define an entirely new category that combines:

  • AI creation
  • Intelligent manufacturing
  • Physical collectibles
  • Digital interaction
  • Emotional storytelling

This is a rare opportunity to shape the visual language of a next-generation consumer platform from the ground up.


Equal Employment Opportunity

Lori Vision Studio Inc (The Company) is committed to providing all employees with an equal and fair working and living environment free from intimidation, abuse, exploitation, or sexual assault. The Company prohibits discrimination against any employee based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other legally protected status in all labor practices, including hiring, promotion, compensation, and work assignments.