Print Designer (Temporary, 3-month term) San Francisco, California, United StatesVIZ Media has been bringing the finest in manga, anime, and global entertainment to English-speaking fans across the world for nearly 40 years. From classic series like Dragon Ball, Sailor Moon, and Naruto to current hits like My Hero Academia, Demon Slayer, and Chainsaw Man, we continue to offer the best in action, romance, fantasy, and adventure stories for fans of all ages. Our critically acclaimed manga, graphic novels, and books have won Eisner, YALSA, and Hugo awards and are available in both print and digital editions, and our premier catalog of anime titles can be seen on TV and via streaming and digital download, as well as in collectible Blu-ray and DVD sets at major retailers. VIZ Media, the world leader in English-language versions of manga and anime (Japanese comics and animation), is looking for a temporary Print Designer to support our Creative department for a period of 3 months. The Creative team is responsible for the overall visual presentation of VIZ Media graphic novels, trade books, Blu-ray packaging, promotional and convention materials, and other such products. The Print Designer will be responsible for creating and designing a variety of artwork for VIZ Media products.
What you'll do:- Conceptualize and generate creative designs for the covers and interior design of graphic novels, trade books, Blu-ray packaging, and potentially other VIZ Media print and digital promotional materials.
- Work with the Art Director and Senior Designers to help continue strategic and unified approaches for VIZ products, while keeping on track with project status and deadlines.
- Ensure that the design direction fulfills VIZ Media's high standards in both concept and execution and recommend solutions to the main stakeholders of the project for potential improvements in aesthetic and design strategy.
- Willingly engage with feedback, generate creative solutions, and communicate with various departments to problem solve or address any concerns that may arise with the design and its execution.
- The ideal candidate has:
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat).Strong creative aesthetic sense and attention to detail a MUST.Ability to multi-task, organize time, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
- Proven ability to communicate and successfully interact with other departments and outside vendors to meet deadlines and maintain high quality.
- Knowledge of effective design strategies, particularly as applicable to the publishing, print media, and/or entertainment industries
- Work Environment & Schedule
Location:
The temporary Print Designer position is open to candidates local to the San Francisco Bay Area. The Print Designer should expect to work onsite 2 days per week at our San Francisco office.
Schedule:
This is a temporary full-time position with general hours of 9 am to 5 pm Pacific Time, with some flexibility outside of core hours as needed. This temporary position will run for approximately 3 months, from October 2026 through December 2026.
Compensation:
This position will be compensated at a rate of $40-$50 an hour, depending on experience. VIZ Media offers the following benefits to its eligible employees: Partially subsidized Health, Dental, and Vision insurance 401(k) savings plan – including employer matching Flexible Spending – health and dependent care Commuter stipend for in-office work Life Insurance/AD&D/STD/LTDLegal & ID Theft insurance Group Pet insurance rates Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time - plus your birthday is a holiday! Philanthropy program, including paid time off for volunteer work Wellness program, including fitness membership discounts and reimbursement Full time casual dress Flexible work hours As part of a multi-media entertainment company, employees may be subjected to work-related content such as: sexually explicit images, nudity, and graphic violence. Applicants should be willing to work with this type of content. VIZ Media is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any legally protected status.
