Freelance Illustrator
Posted Today by Twine
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
United Kingdom
Summary: This role is for a skilled digital artist who will mentor a beginner in digital art, specifically focusing on character concept design for a video game. The position involves providing one-on-one guidance in digital coloring techniques and Photoshop, while helping the mentee create a reference sheet and moodboard. The mentorship is fully remote and aims to build the mentee's foundational skills and confidence in digital art, with a project deadline in June.
Key Responsibilities:
- Mentor and support a beginner in digital art through the process of creating a character concept design
- Teach digital coloring methods and Photoshop fundamentals tailored to the mentee’s skill level
- Guide the creation of a detailed reference sheet and moodboard for the chosen video game character
- Provide constructive feedback and actionable advice to help the mentee improve their artistic abilities
- Ensure the mentee stays on track to meet the project deadline in June
- Communicate regularly via remote channels, adapting teaching style to the mentee’s learning pace
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as a digital artist or illustrator, with a strong portfolio demonstrating character design and digital coloring
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop
- Prior experience mentoring, tutoring, or teaching digital art to beginners is highly desirable
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with patience and the ability to explain complex concepts simply
- Ability to provide clear, actionable feedback and foster a supportive learning environment
- Reliable internet connection and availability for remote sessions
- Commitment to meeting project deadlines and supporting the mentee’s personal development goals
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
This role is ideal for a skilled digital artist passionate about teaching and mentoring beginners in digital art. You will provide one-on-one guidance to a student working on a school project focused on character concept design for an existing video game. The mentorship will cover digital coloring techniques, effective use of Photoshop, and the creation of a reference sheet and moodboard to capture character details and visual inspiration. The project is fully remote and aims to help the mentee develop foundational digital art skills and confidence, with a completion deadline in June.
Responsibilities
- Mentor and support a beginner in digital art through the process of creating a character concept design
- Teach digital coloring methods and Photoshop fundamentals tailored to the mentee’s skill level
- Guide the creation of a detailed reference sheet and moodboard for the chosen video game character
- Provide constructive feedback and actionable advice to help the mentee improve their artistic abilities
- Ensure the mentee stays on track to meet the project deadline in June
- Communicate regularly via remote channels, adapting teaching style to the mentee’s learning pace
Skills And Requirements
- Proven experience as a digital artist or illustrator, with a strong portfolio demonstrating character design and digital coloring
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop
- Prior experience mentoring, tutoring, or teaching digital art to beginners is highly desirable
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with patience and the ability to explain complex concepts simply
- Ability to provide clear, actionable feedback and foster a supportive learning environment
- Reliable internet connection and availability for remote sessions
- Commitment to meeting project deadlines and supporting the mentee’s personal development goals
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