Freelance Illustrator (Japanese Character) – Monthly Retainer

Our client seeking a talented freelance illustrator with a flair for adorable, character-driven artwork to support our licensed character projects. This is a rare opportunity to work with beloved IPs and co-create style guides that define how characters live, move, and feel.

Responsibilities:

• Develop full character style guide illustrations, including poses, facial expressions, props, accessories, and icons
• Follow established character look, tone, and creative direction
• Deliver polished, production-ready artwork in layered vector or editable formats (e.g., AI, PSD)
• Iterate and refine illustrations based on feedback from internal creative teams
• Maintain consistency across character expressions, movements, and assets

Requirements:

• 3–5 years of experience in character illustration, ideally with exposure to licensed or IP-based projects
• A strong portfolio demonstrating character style guides or turnarounds, especially in the cute/kawaii, pop-culture, or animation-inspired style
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop (or similar digital tools)
• Ability to follow detailed briefs while contributing thoughtful, creative input
• Reliable communication and time management skills

What We Offer:

• A fixed monthly retainer for ongoing project work
• Collaboration with an established creative team on internationally recognized IPs
• Flexibility to work remotely

Managing Director Reg No. (MOM): R2094543

Fellows Creative Staff Singapore Pte. Ltd. 20 Anson Rd, #11-01, Singapore 079912 Registration No. (ACRA) : 201329050C License No. (MOM) : 13C6828 ================================================