About the role
I'm looking for an illustrator for four pieces for Runway Heroes, a roguelite hero shooter for iPhone.
Job
Three hero portraits and one stage illustration.
Heroes (3)
Upper-body, mid-action, NOT looking at the camera. Each hero caught in the heat of action, with a loose background that gives context only. The hero is the piece, with a focus on their facial expression.
- Billy Gold Tusk: A big, green, stocky ogre outlaw. Hat, vest, scarf, revolver, blue cybernetic right arm.
- Nova-K: An acrobatic, swift cyborg swordswoman who loves a fight. Pink energy blade, shoulder armor shaped like a white lion.
- Ignisa: A wild, grinning fire witch who enjoys the burning a little too much.
Stage (1)
The Goblin Kingdom, for my stage select screen. This one is a different kind of piece from the heroes: conceptual and atmospheric rather than literal. A mood image of their king, depicted as a menacing, unknown figure: a darkened, intimidating silhouette with red eyes. Composition, color and atmosphere over detail; I'd rather see your interpretation than a rendered scene.
The Look
Stylized semi realistic. Bring your own take on the characters; I'm open to how far you push the stylization, as long as they stay recognizable from the models and read clearly. I have the 3D models for all three heroes; the art should be based on them. You'll get renders from several angles of each. Your job is to make them look alive in 2D.
Deliverables
- All four pieces square (1:1), at least 2048×2048. PNG plus layered source (PSD or CSP).
- Sketch approval first (Up to 2 rounds of changes are free at sketch stage), then one round of changes on each final.
- I will provide framing and how the art fits into the game once we start.
Terms
- Compensation: Fixed price, $150–200 per piece, paid per piece on delivery.
- Working Conditions: Remote. Work for hire, full rights transfer.
- Future Opportunities: More work likely to follow (enemies, a sidekick goblin, more stages).
Application Requirements
- Portfolio with stylized character illustrations.
- Your turnaround for the set.
- A line on how you'd approach the style.
- No AI-generated work.