Freelance Character Designer
Posted 3 days ago by Twine
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
United Kingdom
Summary: A freelance character designer is sought to create a series of collectible figurines inspired by global mythology and folklore. The project involves designing 10–12 whimsical "spooky-cute" figures, including various legendary beings, with an emphasis on playful yet detailed designs. The role requires collaboration on visual direction and the delivery of final assets within a four-week timeline. Ongoing collaboration on future collections may be possible based on performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design 10–12 character concepts based on mythological and folkloric creatures.
- Develop figures in a whimsical, spooky-cute style suitable for collectible figurines.
- Provide turnarounds, sketches, and polished artwork ready for toy/figurine adaptation.
- Collaborate on refining visual direction to ensure designs align with both mythology and toy design considerations.
- Adapt complex mythological themes into accessible, stylized characters while preserving cultural authenticity.
- Deliver final assets on time and in formats optimized for figurine production.
Key Skills:
- Strong portfolio demonstrating character design for collectibles, toys, or stylized figurines.
- Experience translating 2D character concepts into 3D-friendly designs.
- Ability to balance mythological accuracy with playful artistic interpretation.
- Proficiency in digital illustration tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, or Procreate.
- Knowledge of toy design principles (turnarounds, proportion control, production considerations).
- Creativity in developing a cohesive collection with consistent style and appeal.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to deliver within a four-week project timeline.
- Prior experience with mythology- or folklore-inspired projects is a strong advantage.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
A collectible figurine series inspired by global mythology and folklore is in development and requires a skilled character designer to bring the concept to life. The collection will feature 10–12 stylized “spooky-cute” figures, including legendary beings such as a Japanese Kitsune, a Scottish Brownie, an African Lightning Bird, and a Mesopotamian wind spirit. The aim is to create playful yet detailed designs that translate seamlessly into collectible figurines. This is a single freelance project, with the possibility of ongoing collaborations on future collections, and is expected to be completed within four weeks.
Responsibilities
- Design 10–12 character concepts based on mythological and folkloric creatures.
- Develop figures in a whimsical, spooky-cute style suitable for collectible figurines.
- Provide turnarounds, sketches, and polished artwork ready for toy/figurine adaptation.
- Collaborate on refining visual direction to ensure designs align with both mythology and toy design considerations.
- Adapt complex mythological themes into accessible, stylized characters while preserving cultural authenticity.
- Deliver final assets on time and in formats optimized for figurine production.
Skills and Requirements
- Strong portfolio demonstrating character design for collectibles, toys, or stylized figurines.
- Experience translating 2D character concepts into 3D-friendly designs.
- Ability to balance mythological accuracy with playful artistic interpretation.
- Proficiency in digital illustration tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, or Procreate.
- Knowledge of toy design principles (turnarounds, proportion control, production considerations).
- Creativity in developing a cohesive collection with consistent style and appeal.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to deliver within a four-week project timeline.
- Prior experience with mythology- or folklore-inspired projects is a strong advantage.
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