We are hiring a comic artist & IP developer
Develop IP characters and visual storytelling that amplify our research-first brand. Create engaging comics, illustrations, and character-driven content that makes complex technical topics accessible while building strong community connection.
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About Dwarves
Since 2015, we've been a research-focused technology firm that helps companies build top-notch software and invest in ambitious people pursuing world-changing innovations. We're profitable since day 1 and build our reputation through technical excellence and knowledge sharing.
Our approach to IP development focuses on compound brand assets: creating characters and stories that grow in value over time while making our technical expertise more engaging and memorable.
Life at Dwarves • The manifesto • Culture handbook
Want to see our research-first approach in action? Explore our memo site to understand how we build credibility through knowledge sharing.
For inspiration on how IP characters can evolve across platforms, check out Neko character development - from stickers to comics to community engagement.
What you'll do
- Develop IP characters: Create and evolve character designs that embody our values of craftsmanship, technical excellence, and community spirit
- Create visual storytelling: Develop comics and illustrations that make complex technical topics (AI, blockchain, software engineering) accessible and engaging
- Build brand consistency: Establish visual style guides and character behaviors that work across all platforms (website, social media, presentations, conferences)
- Support content strategy: Collaborate with our growth and technical teams to create character-driven content that amplifies our research and insights
- Engage community: Design characters and stories that resonate with developers, engineers, and tech professionals while building emotional connection to our brand
What we're looking for
Comic and illustration expertise
- 3+ years creating comics, graphic novels, or character-driven illustrations
- Strong portfolio demonstrating character development, storytelling, and visual consistency
- Experience with digital art tools and understanding of various output formats (web, print, social media)
Brand and IP development skills
- Understanding of how characters function as brand assets and marketing tools
- Experience developing character personalities, backstories, and visual evolution over time
- Ability to create style guides and maintain character consistency across different contexts
Technical collaboration and learning
- Interest in technology topics and ability to translate complex concepts into visual stories
- Comfortable working with technical teams to understand and illustrate software engineering concepts
- Willingness to learn about AI, blockchain, and emerging technologies to create accurate, engaging content
Community and audience understanding
- Understanding of developer and tech community culture, humor, and interests
- Experience creating content that resonates with technical audiences
- Ability to balance educational value with entertainment in visual storytelling
What you can expect
- Create IP characters that become valuable, long-term brand assets for a profitable tech company
- Work with talented engineers and researchers to translate cutting-edge technology into engaging visual stories
- Build characters and stories that reach thousands of developers and tech professionals in our growing community
- Access to learning resources about technology trends to inform your creative work
Our interview process
Screening • Portfolio review • Character development exercise • Team interview • Offer
Portfolio review
Share your best character development work, comics, and examples of technical or educational illustration.
Character development exercise
Create a character concept that could represent one of our technical values or community aspects.
Team interview
Conversation about your creative process, collaboration with technical teams, and vision for character-driven brand building.
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