Character Artist
Character Artist (Contractor/Intern)
“Kawaii” (Japanese for cute) is now the #1 subculture for women globally. Blind boxes. Claw machines. Gashapon machines. But most importantly… never-ending cuteness.
Founded by a former TikTok executive, Utopic aspires to be the next big name in kawaii culture. By building a live service mobile game and portfolio of collectible toys, we aim to popularize a new generation of cute characters for kawaii fans around the world.
We are looking for an artist with elevated taste to help create character designs for our portfolio of cute characters. This is a project-based remote contract/internship role. Join us to create a cultural phenomenon.
What you’ll do:
- Create character designs that are distinctive, cohesive, and effective
- Iterate on silhouette, proportions, facial and bodily features, body language, outfits and props to ensure alignment with quality standards and criteria
- Develop character skins and variants for themed collectible sets
- Own the entire 2D design journey, including concept art, character sheets, and art renders
- Ensure timely delivery of assets to meet production deadlines while maintaining visual consistency
What you’ll bring:
- 1-3 years of job experience (university students are welcome to apply)
- Degree in fine arts, illustration, animation, toy design preferred
- Proficiency with industry-standard tools (e.g. Procreate, Photoshop, Painter, and 3D tools)
- Strong understanding of design principles, color theory, and composition, with an eye for detail and precision
- Strong portfolio demonstrating original character design
- Familiarity with art toys, collectibles, kawaii culture and cozy games preferred
- Strong verbal and written communication skills required