AI Researcher (Anime)
Tokyo, Japan, San Francisco, CA, US, Remote$75k - $200kfull-timePosted 11mo ago
About the role
Seeking an experienced AI Researcher to develop large-scale diffusion models focusing on images and other modalities like 3D, text, video, and audio, with a strong emphasis on anime aesthetic and technologies.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop large-scale diffusion models, primarily focused on images.
- Experiment and innovate in other modalities such as 3D, text, video, and audio.
Qualifications
- Proficiency in deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch, and familiarity with JAX preferred.
- Interest or experience in anime and the anime aesthetic.
- Experience in designing and deploying large-scale models, with ability to move research into production.
Skills
Required:Machine learningPythonTorch/PyTorch
Benefits
- Visa sponsorship available.
- Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge AI studio with a focus on anime.
Last updated Mar 18, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Spellbrush
Making Anime Real
Here at Spellbrush, we're passionate about making a good anime game. We also happen to be the world's leading generative AI studio — we're the team behind niji・journey. We are currently investigating how AI can be used to help human artists perform masterpieces in the most complex medium of our times: video games. Our games are characterized by a no-compromise approach to well-balanced gameplay married to a truthful love of visual arts.
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