Character Designer & Illustrator

Role Description We are looking for a talentedCharacter Designer & Illustratorto help us create an original, commercially appealing character brand. The goal is to develop a lovable set of characters that can be used across digital content and merchandise, including greeting cards, stickers, plush toys, stationery, and other gift products.We want someone who can take an idea from early concept stage through to polished illustrations, while creating characters that feel distinctive, memorable, and scalable as a brand.What you’ll be doing Develop original character concepts from scratch Create character style explorations and visual directions Design appealing facial expressions, poses, and personality traits Produce polished character illustrations in a consistent style Prepare character sheets, expression sheets, and pose variations Help define the visual identity of the characters, including shapes, proportions, colors, and signature features Ensure designs are suitable for merchandise such as greeting cards, stickers, plush, and stationery Refine concepts based on feedback and collaborate on creative directionWhat we’re looking for Strong portfolio showingcharacter design and illustration work Experience creatingcute, expressive, commercially viable characters Ability to create characters with clear personality and emotional appeal Strong understanding of shape language, color, expression, and silhouette Ability to work in a clean, consistent illustration style Experience designing for consumer products or merchandise is a plus Ability to deliver layered, editable source files Good communication and ability to take feedback wellIdeal experience Character design for brands, mascots, children’s products, stickers, social content, or merchandise Illustration work that can translate well into plush toys, cards, packaging, and digital assets Experience building recurring characters rather than one-off artwork Familiarity with kawaii, cute, lifestyle, or emotionally expressive character design is a plusImportant All work must be100% original Designs must not infringe on or closely resemble existing characters or brands Full commercial rights and IP ownership will transfer to us upon final payment Please include relevant examples of character design work in your applicationTo apply, please send Your portfolio Examples of character design work Any work involving merchandise, stickers, greeting cards, plush, or mascots Your rate or project fee Estimated timeline for concept development and final artwork

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