Cross Infinite World

Jobs


Interested in becoming a part of the Cross Infinite World team and working with a unique catalogue of shoujo light novels? You’ve come to the right place! Please see below for open positions and information on how to apply.

Light Novel Translator

Cross Infinite World is currently looking for enthusiastic and motivated freelance Japanese-to-English translators who love light novels and want to work on series with strong female characters! Check out the details below if you’re interested!

Job: Freelance Translator, Project-Based

Duties: Provide translations of original Japanese light novels in fluent English.

Requirements:
– Fluency in written Japanese
– Previous experience as a translator working with Japanese novels or video games (fan translation experience is acceptable)
– Proficiency with Microsoft Word and the ability to return a document adhering to our company format style
– Excellent communication and time management skills

How to Apply: Please send us a message introducing yourself, including information on prior work experience, and your resume to Jobs@crossinfworld.com with “Light Novel Translation” in the email subject line. Due to the high volume of emails, and our tight publishing schedule demands, we will not be able to respond to every application but all selected candidates will be contacted as soon as possible. All submissions are kept on file for review when we assign new titles.

Thank you for your interest in working with the Cross Infinite World team! We look forward to hearing from you!

Graphic Designers & Cover Designers

Cross Infinite World is currently hiring enthusiastic and motivated freelance light novel logo designers! Check out the details below if you’re interested!

Job: Freelance Graphic Designers & Cover Designers, Project-Based

Duties: Creating and designing English title logos to complement the cover art and interior illustrations

Requirements:
– Proficiency with Photoshop and Illustrator and the ability to submit and work with .PSD and .AI files
– Previous graphic design experience (video game, manga, light novel, and / or anime related experience is a plus)
– Ability to design text that suits an image and complement the original Japanese logo design
– Excellent communication and time management skills

How to Apply: Please send us a message introducing yourself, including information on prior work experience, and your resume to Jobs@crossinfworld.com with “Light Novel Logo Designer” in the email subject line. Due to the high volume of emails, and our tight publishing schedule demands, we will not be able to respond to every application but all selected candidates will be contacted as soon as possible. All submissions are kept on file for review when we assign new titles.

Thank you for your interest in working with the Cross Infinite World team! We look forward to hearing from you!

Editors & Proofreaders

Cross Infinite World is currently looking for enthusiastic and motivated freelance Editors & Proofreaders who love light novels and want to work on series with strong female characters! Check out the details below if you’re interested!

Job: Freelance Editor & Proofreaders, Project-Based

Duties:
- Copyediting for grammar, usage, spelling, punctuation.
- Stylistic editing (clarifying meaning, eliminating jargon, polishing language; line-by-line editing for smoothness and clarity while maintaining author’s voice and style).
- Ability to communicate on a timely basis with translator and/or project manager about edits and concerns.

Requirements:
– Must have solid writing skills.
– Must have an excellent understanding of English grammar.
– Must be capable of reading and editing 50,000-120,000 English words in a few weeks.
– Capable of meeting deadlines.
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, including using track changes and the comment system to show any changes made to manuscript.
- Must possess a passion for Japanese media including light novels, manga, and games. Interest in shoujo and josei titles a plus.
- Knowledge of Japanese is not required, but it is a plus.

How to Apply: Please send us a message introducing yourself, including information on prior work experience, and your resume to Jobs@crossinfworld.com with “Light Novel Editors/Proofreader” in the email subject line. Due to the high volume of emails, and our tight publishing schedule demands, we will not be able to respond to every application but all selected candidates will be contacted as soon as possible. All submissions are kept on file for review when we assign new titles.

Thank you for your interest in working with the Cross Infinite World team! We look forward to hearing from you!