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What is a Comic Assistant job?

A Comic Assistant helps comic artists and writers with various tasks, such as inking, coloring, lettering, formatting, and administrative duties. They may assist with digital or traditional artwork, handle file organization, or communicate with publishers and clients. The role requires attention to detail, creativity, and familiarity with comic-making software. Comic Assistants often work in a freelance or studio setting, supporting the creative process to meet deadlines.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Comic Assistant position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Comic Assistant, you typically need a solid understanding of illustration, graphic design, and storytelling, often supported by relevant educational background or portfolio experience. Familiarity with digital illustration tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Clip Studio Paint, or Procreate is often essential, as well as experience with file organization and basic publishing workflows. Excellent communication, attention to detail, and time management are critical soft skills in this collaborative, deadline-driven environment. These abilities enable Comic Assistants to effectively support artists and writers, contribute to the creative process, and ensure timely project completion.

What are the typical daily tasks and responsibilities of a Comic Assistant?

As a Comic Assistant, your day-to-day responsibilities often include tasks such as preparing and cleaning up sketches, flatting colors, organizing reference materials, and ensuring files are properly formatted for print or digital publication. You might also assist with researching settings or character styles, managing workflow between writers and artists, and communicating edits or revisions. The job typically involves close collaboration with lead illustrators, writers, and editors, so being able to adapt to shifting priorities and respond to creative feedback is important. These varied responsibilities help keep the production process running smoothly and give assistants valuable hands-on experience in the comic creation industry.

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Visual Arts Program Intern

Visual Arts Program Intern

A PLACE CALLED HOME

Los Angeles, CA

$18.47/hr

Other

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

A PLACE CALLED HOME (APCH)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title:Visual Arts Program Intern

Department: Visual Arts

FLSA Status: Temporary (400 hours)

Summary

As Visual Arts Program Intern at A Place Called Home you will be primarily responsible for supporting in the planning ofAPCH's 4th annual Comic Art and Literacy Expo (CALE), held in March each year. This is a great opportunity for an entrepreneurial individual to build skills and experience around event planning and management, graphic design, community engagement, and more, all while serving the South Central Los Angeles community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assist in planning for CALE
  • Assist with anyadministrative duties involved with CALE
  • Create graphics and social media content for CALE
  • Work with the Visual Arts and Event Planning team to prepare for the event.
  • Support other Visual Arts team members in carrying out department tasks
  • Perform other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this important job successfully, the Visual Arts Program Intern must be able to fulfill all of the elements of the Job Description to the highest standard, and be able to work well with colleagues in a high energy, collaborative environment with open communications. The ideal candidate will embrace the APCH culture of alearning organization and strive to constantly improve upon systems and services for the benefit of employees and our constituents; and will be demonstrably committed to his/her own ongoing personal and professional development. All employees are expected to contribute to ongoing growth and improvement in their departments via excellent job performance.

Technical and Performance Skills

  • Flexible
  • Creative
  • Problem solver
  • Professional
  • Dedicated to excellence
  • Detail-oriented
  • Resourceful
  • Innovative and creative
  • Google Workplace
  • Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere)

Education/Training/Experience

  • High School Graduate or Equivalent
  • LA County Resident and or attending and LA County college or university
  • Applicant must be currently enrolled in an LA County college/university and have completed 1 semester or the equivalent by June of the current year
  • Beginner skills in Adobe Creative Cloud

Physical and Mental Demands

  • Able to work in a dynamic and high noise level environment typical of a youth center
  • Walking, standing required on daily basis
  • Sitting and use of hands/vision for computer work for extended periods of time
  • Lift up to 25 pounds occasionally

A Place Called Home provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including but not limited to pregnancy), gender expression, gender identity or sexual orientation, military and veteran status, medical condition, ancestry, marital status, citizenship national origin, age, physical and/or mental disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, A Place Called Home complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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