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2D Character & World Illustration Artist

🌐 Remote💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-25 → 2026-09-26

Core

Creating high-quality 2D character and environment designs to serve as the foundation for 3D modeling and visual development on an animated feature film.

Role type

Freelance 2D Character & World Illustration Artist

Builds

Character designs, world environments, and visual development assets for an animated film

Domain

Animation / Visual Development

Required skills

2D character design, environment illustration, silhouette creation, proportion mastery, costume logic, expression sheet creation, turnaround drawing, color scripting, lighting reference creation, 3D translation awareness, visual consistency

Preferred skills

Knowledge of Indian culture and storytelling

Technologies

Digital illustration tools

Responsibilities

Create detailed 2D character designs with strong silhouettes and personality expression; Develop turnarounds, expression sheets, and key poses; Design visually distinct yet cohesive worlds including environments and architecture; Produce color scripts, lighting references, and key frames; Ensure illustrations are structured for clear 3D translation

Seniority

Freelance, hands-on IC

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