Want a job at Studio Ghibli? Japanese company looking for artists and painters amid buzz

Studio Ghibli recently announced that it is looking for background artists and character painters for their forthcoming animated short film.

Updated on: Mar 30, 2025, 01:57:27 IST

By Shweta Kukreti

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Studio Ghibli's fans always keep an eye for the well-known animation studio's next move. On its official website, Studio Ghibli recently announced that it is looking for background artists and character painters for their forthcoming animated short film.

Ghibli's new job posting emphasizes that the openings are for an upcoming animated short and seeks experienced character painters and background artists. (X/@andyorsow)

This unusual job posting has generated buzz and conjecture about the next move of the famed studio despite the fact that Studio Ghibli mostly operates in secrecy.

Despite the simplicity of the post from @YohIchi_N on X, admirers are curious to understand its deeper significance. Given the animation studio's stellar reputation, many people are curious about the significance behind this new project.

As fans are expecting something spectacular, many are wondering if it could be a part of a bigger, unnamed production, or is it a stand-alone short film intended to celebrate Ghibli's history?

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Studio Ghibli's new hiring: All you need to know

Ghibli's new job posting emphasizes that the openings are for an upcoming animated short and seeks experienced character painters and background artists. Ghibli fans are aware of the studio's extremely high artistic standards, therefore the appeal for talent is not taken lightly. In order to be part of the team, artists must fulfill strict prerequisites; the studio places a strong emphasis on talent, originality, and a love of animation.

According to its website, candidates must be resident of Japan as of April 30, 2025, with adequate Japanese language abilities for production. Moreover, applicants with expertise in animation background art and Photoshop proficiency will be given preference.

It is a contractual job that will be valid from May 16, 2025 to next six to seven months. The employees would get a monthly salary of 350,000 yen or more (excluding tax). Moreover, the contractual staff will work for 5 days a week. One can download the resume form by using this link. It needs to be delivered by Thursday, April 24, 2025 at its Tokyo studio.

New hiring may be crucial in determining the direction of next projects in order to maintain Ghibli's position as a leading animation studio.

It's also possible that this animated short will serve as a test run for novel storytelling approaches or styles.

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Shweta Kukreti
Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More

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