Voice Actor (VA) at caffelabs.com (Palo Alto, CA)

caffelabs.com· Palo Alto, CA·2d ago

Role details

Work type

Remote

Employment

Contract

Job description

Voice Actor for Story Engine Inc. (Freelance)

Heyyo! We’re Story Engine Inc., a new indie shortform anime production team, and we’re looking for talented freelance voice actors for both male and female roles. If you’ve got a passion for anime and voice acting, this could be a great fit for you!

Pay: $30/hour Audition: Check out the short audition script here. Requirements:

Own sound setup for remote dubbing is a plus, but not required if you’re based in the Bay Area/SF/LA. We’re happy to support you!
Please apply with a link to your audio audition (we recommend an unlisted/private YouTube or Google Drive link). Make sure the link is viewable by anyone with the link.

Excited to hear your voice! Apply now on our job board.

Why work at caffelabs.com

Culture: Small, collaborative startup environment focused on creative experimentation at the intersection of AI and anime.
Remote/hybrid: Fully remote roles available (some roles prefer Bay Area or LA for in-person recording if needed).
Notable perks: Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI tools; flexible freelance/contract arrangements; direct impact on product direction.
Engineering/Creative culture: Emphasis on passion for anime, comics, and webtoons; use of latest AI tools.

About caffelabs.com

Company Overview

One-liner: Caffelabs (operating as Story Engine Inc.) builds AI-powered creation tools and distribution platforms for comics and anime.
Entity Type: Private startup (seed/early stage; multi-million-dollar funding secured)
Headquarters: Palo Alto, California, United States
Founded: Not publicly available (likely 2024–2025 based on Stanford founder team and recent hiring)
Founders: Team of Stanford students and alumni (individual names not publicly disclosed)

Core Business

Primary industry: AI-powered content creation for anime, comics, and webtoons; entertainment technology.
Target customers: B2C (creators, anime fans) and B2B (content studios, publishers); likely also enterprise for distribution tools.
Mission / purpose: To shape the future of anime by merging creativity with generative AI technology.

Products & Services

AI Creation Tools: The company develops tools that use text-to-video, voice synthesis, and generative art to produce short-form anime content. These tools rely on models like Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, Runway, Hailuo, Vidu, ElevenLabs, and Suno.
Distribution Platform: A platform for publishing and distributing anime and comic content, aimed at reaching global audiences.
Story Engine: The internal brand/project name for the AI video creation pipeline used to produce anime storyboards, voiceovers, sound effects, and music.

Note: Most products are still in development/early access; the company is actively hiring creative roles to build its portfolio.

Market Standing

Valuation: Not disclosed
Key Metric (Funding): Multi-million-dollar funding from top-tier investors (specific round size and lead investor not publicly named).
Notable Investors/Partners: “Top-tier investors” (names not specified); likely Silicon Valley seed funds.
Growth Signals: Active hiring for remote creative and marketing roles (Voice Actor, AI Video Creator, Social Media Creator) as of mid-2026; offering competitive freelance rates ($30/hour for voice acting). The team is Stanford-founded, signaling strong talent pipeline.

Competitive Advantages

Founder pedigree: Team of Stanford students and alumni gives credibility in AI and entertainment.
Niche focus: Specifically targeting the anime/comic/webtoon vertical, an underserved segment in generative AI content creation.
Integration of multiple AI modalities (video, voice, music, editing) into a unified workflow for rapid shortform production.

Strategic Focus

Current priorities: Building a portfolio of original AI-assisted anime content, scaling distribution, and attracting a community of creators.
Direction for growth: Expanding AI tool capabilities, establishing partnerships with anime studios, and monetizing through content syndication or creator subscriptions.

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