We are a social gaming app called Indemni, and we are looking for an artist to create the artwork for our characters on our platform. While we have a good idea of the art and style we would like for the characters, we are open to deferring to the artists’ preferences and expertise to fulfill our goals in the most effective way possible. You will need to reach out and submit your portfolio for more elaborate details, but here is a description of the requirements for this job at a high level:
Job
•2D illustrations in a compatible digital format (Vector, PNG, Sprite Sheet, etc.).
• The style of the art is a mix of cel-shading and comic book-style characters, wherein the characters are highly-stylized versions of ordinary people wherein their real-life professions are their class/hero professions.
• You will need to create upwards of 25 different versions (classes) of these characters, with enough art to allow for simple animations, facial expression changes, etc.
• Each character/profession will consist of a male version and a female version, and each will have at least one distinct tool from their profession that will be needed as a separate layer (Example: A Teacher might have a pencil or apple as a tool/weapon).
• The male and female characters will be consistent across all classes (face and body type), but each class will have a distinct look based on their profession.
• We will allow the artist freedom to decide how they’d like to achieve these goals. Whether it be a more detailed layering of the male and female character's base artwork (facial expressions, stances, hair options, and body), and then creating additional attire and tools for each class to make them distinct. Or, creating 3-5 unique single-layer illustrations for each class and a separate layer for the tools, facial expressions, and hair options. We will just need to talk this through and show you our mock-ups and defer to your expertise/preferences.
• In totality, we expect the total artwork to be in the range of around 150 unique layers, but the art itself isn’t extremely detailed - think Darkest Dungeon or Paper Mario character cutouts.
Requirements
• This is a unique job, in the sense that we know the style of art we want, specific character details, and goals, but you will have a lot of freedom in achieving these results. As such, we would like to work with someone who can mimic or learn art styles quickly, has good communication skills, and has the creative ability to achieve the desired outcomes without an extremely detailed/strict roadmap.
• We would like if you were fluent in English so that we can work together to achieve the desired outcomes as efficiently as possible.
• The job must be completed within 2.5 months at maximum.
• We expect the first character mock-up to be done within the first week once we start working together agree on the artistic direction and confirm the art matches our vision.
• We expect full characters to be sent to us as they are completed.
Skills
• Character Design
• Digital illustration
• Excellent communication skills
• 2D artwork proficiency
Additional Information
• After submitting your portfolio, we will set up a meeting to discuss the specifics of the job, send over detailed artwork examples of what we are looking for, and send you the character class details. Afterward, if you can create an art mockup we like, and we both agree on the job requirements and expectations, you will be hired for the job.
• The pay is flexible, and we are willing to pay more for a great artist.
• Should you perform extremely well, we will throw in a $250 bonus and will potentially hire you on retainer or full-time going forward.
• This is a great opportunity to have your art showcased to thousands of people and be part of building an app that we believe is very special and will help a lot of people.
• Your name will be included in our app to give you credit for the work you created.
Please reach out if you have any questions and we look forward to working with you!
Location: Anywhere
Posted: Aug. 18, 2024, 9:02 p.m.
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