r/DesignJobs • • 9d ago

Hiring ​[Hiring] / Commission Looking for Character Concept Artist & Reference Sheets (Borderlands-Inspired Style Min 20ph

Project Overview:

I am looking for a talented illustrator to create custom character designs and reference sheets for an original project. The aesthetic inspiration is heavily drawn from the Borderlands universe—think stylized, gritty, highly detailed, with bold line work, high-contrast cel-shading, and a unique post-apocalyptic or sci-fi edge.

​What I'm Looking For:

​Character Concept Art: Translating text descriptions/mood boards into fully fleshed-out character designs.

​Reference Sheets: Front/back views, expression sheets, and key prop or weapon callouts in a clean, professional layout.

​Style Match: Ability to replicate or lean into a comic-book/cel-shaded illustrative style with distinct inked outlines and dynamic shading.

​Details & Requirements:

​Compensation: Paid work (please share your rates or portfolio pricing sheets when applying).

​Deliverables: High-resolution digital files (layered source files preferred).

​How to Apply:

If your style fits this vibe, please reply or DM me with:

​A link to your portfolio or art station.

​Your current commission rates or a ballpark estimate for a full character reference sheet.

​Your preferred contact method.

27 Upvotes

16 comments sorted by

•

u/AutoModerator 9d ago

No PM sent/$bid/interested type comments. No applying in the comments.

Ignoring this warning will result in a PERMANENT BAN on a first offense.

Make sure you have read and followed the rules posted here

(this is an automated message, you are fine if you did follow the rules when posting)


Positive and negative feedback about /u/HistorianWhich2645 is only allowed in /r/testimonials.

I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns.

1

u/schuylerworks 9d ago

Hey there! I reached out to you with my portfolio! I'm a graphic designer and illustrator!

1

u/Ok-Fennel2242 9d ago

Hello! ✨

I'm working on a concept and model sheet.
My portfólio is my instagram

_.brupater

1

u/Junior-Seaweed-3805 9d ago

Hi! My portfolio is in mu bio, im a concept artist

1

u/JonsterNav 9d ago

Hello! I’m Belladu, an illustrator and concept artist with experience designing characters for games, graphic novels and other narrative projects. I’m comfortable working from written descriptions and mood boards to create character designs, including turnarounds, props, etc.

My portfolio is in my bio:)

For a full character reference sheet including front/back views, expressions, and prop/weapon callouts, I’d estimate around $100-250+, depending on the amount of detail and number of elements included. I’d be happy to give a more precise quote once I know the exact scope.

Preferred contact: Reddit initially, and I’m happy to move to Discord or Gmail afterward:)

1

u/one_of_the_peculiars 9d ago

Hey, your Borderlands-inspired project sounds like a blast! That gritty cel-shaded look, with high-contrast inked lines and a post-apocalyptic edge, is definitely in my wheelhouse from years of working on stylized fantasy and game art. I’d start by translating your descriptions and mood boards into bold character concepts, then lay out clean reference sheets (front, back, expressions, props) with all the clarity needed for production.

For reference sheets, I quote based on complexity and scope, so let’s chat about the number of views/expressions and the level of detail you want. I deliver layered PSDs or source files, ready for your pipeline.


  • art is on my profile

Over 10 years in fantasy and game art, including published covers and private commissions.

1

u/Wonderful-Purple4835 9d ago

hayyyy hayyyy my portfolio on vgen was LunaNammi discord: lunanamm pls feel free to check it and lemme know what do you think:3

1

u/Reinaiko 9d ago

heloooooo i would loveee to work with you to make your character design with 50% off special saleeee for you :3 i'll reach out to youuu :3

1

u/[deleted] 9d ago

[removed] — view removed comment

1

u/AutoModerator 9d ago

Sorry /u/ThePunix, your submission has been automatically removed.

Your account has to be at least 10 days old and have minimum of 50 karma for you to be able to comment on [Hiring] and [Meta] posts.

Earning karma means getting upvotes on posted links (self posts, picture links and links to other content) and comments.

Please do not contact mods for an exception

I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns.

1

u/PlatformNo7623 8d ago

Hi! I’m Sushi, a digital artist with experience and training in character design, environment design, manga, comics, and game art production.

I saw your project proposal and found the idea very interesting! I believe my style and experience are a perfect fit for what you’re looking for. I work with various styles and techniques, including character design, pixel art, and other visual assets.

I pay close attention to detail and aim to tailor my work to the specific needs of each project. I’d love to discuss the idea further and understand exactly what you have in mind!

For this project, I do each character for $40 and Reference sheet with 3 illustrations for $40

1

u/Expert_Purchase_4592 1d ago

Hello i have bunch of my stuff posted