I'm looking for a skilled 2D pixel artist to design and draw multiple characters for a visual novel. This role will suit someone that enjoys designing humans, and humanoid monsters with expressive personalities. If you have an interest in character concept work, anime art, and Japanese culture it would also be very beneficial.
It's also incredibly important that you are versatile and able to match the existing art style, as a lot of art assets have already been produced. The role requires being able to use inspiration and a brief to create a concept, not just re-drawing existing illustrations in pixel art. Please see the attached character reference which will give you an idea of what I'm after.
Expectations up front for full transparency:
Half-body/bust shot, facing forward
Roughly 200x200px working canvas
Aseprite layered file
Working with inspiration, reference images, and/or a brief to design a concept
AI must not be used during the art creation process
Delivered in 2 stages, 1) a concept/sketch with revision, 2) a coloured production with revision
Payment via PayPal in 2 phases, half upfront and half upon delivery of final asset
Full commercial rights to use the artwork
Restricted from social posting/sharing artwork while the VN is still in development (this is due to potential spoilers for the narrative)
If you're interested please DM me with:
A link to your portfolio. Please lead with relevant work
Your availability, and estimated delivery time
Your fixed rate per delivered asset
When sending a DM, please include as much information in your opening message as possible, along with what I've requested above. And if you've got this far, include 'pizza' in the first message...too many scammers and AI are messaging.
If all goes well and we create a good working relationship, the project may open up to much than just character work. Including, background, environment, small asset, and capsule art, as well as other projects in the future.
Many thanks in advance, and looking forward to working together!