Responsibilities

Set and uphold Duolingo’s quality bar across creative projects in the manga and anime pipeline.
Define Duo’s Japanese character profile, including tone of voice, personality, and backstory, while maintaining consistency with the global character bible.
Write plots and lead original story development.
Scout and brief manga artists and illustrators.
Build and manage relationships with publishers and editors to launch manga projects.
Select and manage anime production studios, including contracts, budgets, schedules, and quality.
Pitch concepts to TV networks and build relationships to secure a morning show slot.
Set visual quality standards for TV, streaming, and short-form formats.
Align global and local stakeholders and secure buy-in.

Requirements

Hands-on manga editing or directing experience at a publisher, editorial production company, or IP firm.
Proven ability to develop original stories and write plots.
Strong editorial or directorial instincts for character voice and storytelling.
Established relationships with publishers, manga artists, and writers, with a track record of getting projects made.
Working knowledge of anime production, including studio contracts, budgets, and quality management.
Connections with major TV networks and experience pitching concepts for broadcast slots.
Exceptional collaboration skills.
Business-level English, particularly strong written English, for collaboration with global teams.

Experience taking a manga property through anime adaptation.
Familiarity with vertical, short-form, and platform-specific formats.
Background in brand licensing, merchandise, or IP business development.
Experience with inbound or outbound IP localization between Japan and other markets.