The opportunity
Our mission at Duolingo is to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available. It’s a big mission, and that’s where you come in!
What you'll do
Set and uphold Duolingo’s high quality bar across all creative projects in this pipeline
Partner with Design Studio Creative Directors to define Duo's Japanese: character profile — tone of voice, personality details, backstory — while staying true to his globally established character bible
Write your own plots and lead original story development when needed
Scout and brief manga artists and illustrators who match the look and feel we're going for
Build and manage relationships with publishers and editors to get manga projects off the ground
Select and manage anime production studios: handling contracts, budgets, schedules, and quality
What they're looking for
- Pitch to and build relationships with TV networks, with the goal of securing a morning show slot
- Set visual quality standards appropriate to each format and platform (TV, streaming, short-form)
- Keep global and local stakeholders aligned and get buy-in at the right moments
- Hands-on manga editing / directing experience at a publisher, editorial production company, or IP firm
