Great Gretuski Studios is seeking a talented freelance game illustrator to join our team! As a pioneering game development studio specializing in interactive romance fiction, we are dedicated to creating captivating experiences that immerse players in compelling romantic narratives.

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In this position, you will work closely with other artists, designers, and directors to create immersive and creative 2D assets for commercial romance visual novels and merchandising ventures. 

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Examples of the primary assets you will be creating in this role are: character sprite art, concept sketches, promotional art pieces, key/splash art, CG illustrations, artbook covers, chibi designs, and more.

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Please note, this position is mainly for character-based works.

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We have multiple projects that vary drastically in art direction and artistic style, so we encourage all interested 2D-based artists to apply, but please keep in mind that our overall angle is generally more anime and manga-inspired.

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*Please note this is a fully remote, contract-based position.

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Required Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years or older.

• Fluent comprehension of American English and able to communicate effectively in this language.

• In-depth knowledge of human anatomy, proportion, perspective, composition, color theory, shading, lighting, and post-processing.

• Ability to work with and optimize existing assets.

• Open-minded and able to receive and implement feedback.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and organization skills.

• Able to meet consistent deadlines.

• Comfort and ability to draw a variety of themes that may include partial nudity, NSFW elements, characters of diverse backgrounds and ages, fantasy themes, animals/mascots, chibis, etc.

• A passion for otome games or visual novels.

Application Form:

• Please send us your CV (optional, but preferred) and a short introduction with your application.

• Please head the email subject "Freelance Game Artist Application"

• *REQUIRED* Pay Rate: Please include your freelance deliverable-based rate(s). We are willing and eager to match this amount, but different projects have different budgets, so please specify if these rates are open to negotiation or not.

• *REQUIRED* Please attach a portfolio or link(s) to other accessible galleries/websites with examples of your work. We also HIGHLY PREFER if your portfolio can include several examples of Full-Body character art, Half-Body/Bust art, Chibi art, and Illustration work with 2(+) characters. (See examples below) as these types of assets will be the most commonly requested for this position.
   **Applications submitted without a Pay Rate or Portfolio will not be reviewed.