IMPULSE UNIVERSE INC

Role Description We’re looking for a creative, versatile Graphic Designer to join our team on a part-time, contract basis. This role sits at the heart of our visual identity; you will turn ideas into high-impact visuals that resonate with our community. Working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, you’ll adapt to a wide variety of design styles to create stunning assets across our web, print, and marketing channels. You’re someone who thrives in a dynamic creative ecosystem, understands fandom aesthetics, and enjoys turning concepts into beautiful, polished designs. What You’ll Do - Brand & Marketing Design: - Create eye-catching, brand-focused marketing materials for events, merch, social media, and digital campaigns. - Adapt to multiple distinct visual styles across the IMPULSE Universe brands. - Ensure all visual content meets high-quality standards and aligns with project requirements. - Digital & Web Asset Creation: - Design digital assets optimized for web platforms, keeping basic web structures and user experience in mind. - Collaborate with internal teams to provide creative visual solutions for web updates and promotional rollouts. - Project & Workflow Management: - Manage multiple design projects simultaneously from concept to final delivery. - Meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced, event-driven work environment. - Contribute fresh, innovative visual ideas during team brainstorms. Qualifications - Advanced proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and related applications) is a must. - Basic understanding of web technologies, including HTML. - A basic familiarity with anime, K-pop, or trading card games (TCG) to naturally understand our audience, trends, and brand DNA. - Ability to stay structured, manage your own project pipeline, and maintain sharp attention to detail under tight deadlines. - A positive, collaborative team player who welcomes feedback and enjoys iterating on designs. - Ready to commit to a consistent part-time/contract schedule with an open-ended workflow arrangement. Requirements - Experience with video editing and motion graphics (After Effects, Premiere, etc.). - Additional web development knowledge or UI/UX experience. - Previous experience designing assets for live events, conventions, or merchandise brands. Benefits - Company parties - Flexible schedule - Opportunity for advancement Company Description ANIME Impulse is one of North America’s most vibrant pop culture festivals, celebrating the best of anime, gaming, cosplay, and digital creators. As part of the IMPULSE Universe family of live experiences (including K-PLAY! FEST and Collectors Expo), we’re building an ecosystem that extends fandom beyond the event — from exclusive convention drops to licensed collectibles and global digital footprints. How to Apply Send your resume and a link to your portfolio highlighting your brand or marketing work. Optional: Share an example of a piece of official anime art, K-pop album design, or TCG card art that you think features incredible graphic design, and tell us why you love it! Bring fandom to life through design. Join ANIME Impulse. ✨ Flexible work from home options available.

Benefits: - Opportunity for advancement ANIME Impulse Public Relations & Influencer Outreach Specialist (Contract) ANIME Impulse is seeking a results-driven Influencer Outreach Specialist to join our team on a contract basis. We are looking for a talent scout who can move beyond the usual circles to secure a diverse roster of digital creators for our upcoming event. Our goal is to bridge the gap between the anime community and broader cultural pillars; including lifestyle, food, fashion, and tech. You will be responsible for the "front-end" of the influencer relationship: finding the right voices, getting them signed, and ensuring they stay on track with their content goals. The Mission You will serve as the primary architect for our influencer guest list, focusing on multi-platform scouting and regional marketing support. Key Responsibilities: - Curate & Recruit: Identify and invite a diverse list of influencers across all demographics (Anime, Gaming, Food, Lifestyle, Fashion, etc.). - Multi-Platform Scouting: Actively source talent from TikTok, Instagram, and Rednote to tap into high-engagement enthusiast communities. - Contracting: Manage the initial negotiation and formalize contract terms for influencer appearances and guest spots. - Workflow Oversight: Monitor the production timeline to ensure influencers are meeting their pre-event obligations and stay aligned with our brand voice. - Regional Marketing Support: Assist in developing and executing marketing deliverables that incorporate influencer partnerships tailored to specific local regions. Who You Are - The Connector: You have a proven track record of "cold-opening" talent and agencies with professional, high-energy outreach. - Platform Fluent: You understand the nuances of different social algorithms, with a specific interest or expertise in the growing influence of all major social media platforms. - Strategic Thinker: You can adapt influencer strategies to fit different local markets, ensuring our marketing feels authentic to each region. - Action-Oriented: You thrive in a fast-paced environment and prefer punchy, active communication over long corporate threads. Position Details - Type: Independent Contractor / Project-Based. - Location: Remote. - Compensation: Competitive rate per project or project-based. This is a remote position.