Studio Ghibli, the iconic Japanese animation studio renowned for timeless masterpieces like Grave of the Fireflies (1988), Ponyo (2008), Princess Mononoke (1997), Spirited Away (2001), The Cat Returns (2002), and My Neighbor Totoro (1988), has enchanted global audiences with its profound emotional depth and imaginative worlds. After a hiatus since The Red Turtle in 2016, the studio is back in action, recruiting skilled digital artists for its next productions. This is a rare chance for anime enthusiasts to collaborate with legends Hayao Miyazaki and Goro Miyazaki.
To qualify for this highly competitive role at Studio Ghibli, candidates must be fluent in Japanese, proficient in OpenToonz, RETAS, and Photoshop, and at least 20 years old. Selected artists will earn 250,000 Yen (about €2,000) per month. Head to the official job posting, download the application form, and submit your CV along with your motivations.
Applications close on May 31, 2019, with interviews on June 14, 2019. Best of luck—your dream job awaits!
