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Character Illustrator

Packed House Games
Location
New York, United States
Experience
Mid
Posted
Sep 11, 2026
Type
Freelance · Remote

About the role

Company Overview

Packed House Games is an independent tabletop board game company. The company’s first games are scheduled for release in early 2027. The brand focuses on games built for large groups, including game nights, friends, and family gatherings.


Role Responsibilities

  • Illustrate character art for a new tabletop game.
  • Create characters that feel fun, entertaining, and full of personality.
  • Ensure character designs enhance the player experience when flipping game cards.
  • Potential for additional illustration work, including maps and other game components.

Qualifications

  • A strong portfolio of character and person illustration.
  • Ability to capture personality, humor, and warmth in character work.
  • Strong character illustration skills, specifically the ability to bring life to a face and a pose.
  • Available to begin work immediately, with the project wrapping up this fall.

Preferred Skills

  • Comfort with card layout is a nice bonus, though not required.

Application Instructions

  • Fill out the provided application form at: https://forms.gle/1NcdKSK5GLihngx89
  • Provide an ArtStation portfolio.
  • Include a specific piece of work that features a person or character.
PHG

Packed House Games

Games & Interactive
Open roles
1
Founded
N/A
Employees
1-10
Location
New York, United States