Careers at KA

Illustrator

Job Title: Illustrator

Company: Kanji Accelerator
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada (Partial Remote)
Employment Type: Part-Time / Full-Time (Flexible)
Salary: Dependent on Experience

About Us

Kanji Accelerator is a dynamic and innovative company that blends creativity with technology to deliver high-impact visual content. We are passionate about design and storytelling, and we’re looking for an Illustrator to join our team to help bring our projects to life.

Job Overview

We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Illustrator with experience in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop to join our creative team. This position is partially remote, but candidates must be based in Nova Scotia to attend occasional in-person meetings.

Responsibilities

  • Create high-quality illustrations for digital and print materials.
  • Develop visual concepts for marketing campaigns, social media content, and product designs.
  • Collaborate with our design and marketing teams to align visual assets with brand guidelines.
  • Edit and refine artwork based on team feedback.
  • Ensure all illustrations are optimized for various media formats.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience in illustration, graphic design, or a related field — or equivalent educational background.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
  • Strong portfolio showcasing creative and professional work.
  • Japanese language (Kanji) is preferred but not required.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to accept feedback constructively.
  • Strong time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently in a remote setting while attending in-person meetings when required.

What We Offer

  • Flexible work environment with partial remote options.
  • Opportunities for creative freedom and artistic growth.
  • Collaborative team culture where your ideas matter.
  • Competitive compensation based on experience.

How to Apply

If you’re a passionate illustrator with a knack for creating engaging visuals, we’d love to hear from you! Please ensure you can provide a resume, portfolio, and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and why you’d be a great fit for our team.

Please contact us through the contact page and we can chat about how to apply.

We look forward to seeing your creative work!

Kanji Accelerator is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Language Editor

Job Title: Language Editor (Multiple Languages)

Company: Kanji Accelerator
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada (Partial Remote)
Employment Type: Part-Time / Contract (Flexible)
Salary: Dependent on Experience

Languages Needed

We are currently hiring editors fluent in the following languages:

  • Burmese
  • French
  • Indonesian
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Portuguese
  • Tagalog
  • Thai
  • Vietnamese

About Us

Kanji Accelerator is a forward-thinking company focused on language learning, educational content, and cross-cultural communication. We are growing our editorial team to support localization and content accuracy across a range of Asian and international languages.

Job Overview

We are seeking skilled Language Editors who are native or near-native in one of the above languages. Candidates must have strong grammar, spelling, and syntax skills in their target language, and a good command of English for collaboration. This is a partially remote role requiring occasional in-person meetings, so applicants must be based in Nova Scotia, Canada.

Responsibilities

  • Edit and proofread translated content to ensure linguistic and cultural accuracy.
  • Collaborate with translators and content creators to maintain consistent tone, style, and terminology.
  • Review educational materials, user interfaces, and marketing content.
    Provide constructive feedback to improve future translations and content.
  • Ensure final output meets company quality standards and project deadlines.

Requirements

  • Native or near-native fluency in one of the listed languages.
  • Strong grasp of grammar, spelling, and cultural nuance.
  • Proficient in English for internal communication.
  • Prior experience in editing, translation, or localization preferred.
  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
  • Must reside in Nova Scotia and be available for occasional in-person meetings.

What We Offer

  • Flexible, partially remote work structure.
  • Projects that make a global impact.
  • A diverse, collaborative team culture.
  • Compensation based on experience and workload.

How to Apply

If you’re a passionate illustrator with a knack for creating engaging visuals, we’d love to hear from you! Please ensure you can provide a resume, portfolio, and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and why you’d be a great fit for our team.

Please contact us through the contact page and we can chat about how to apply.

Kanji Accelerator is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including Indigenous persons, newcomers to Canada, and members of visible minorities.