Freelance Color Artist

Job Summary

To define the visual atmosphere and mood of illustrations, the remote Freelance Color Artist will collaborate closely with the Art Director and 2D Line Artists, focusing on creating color keys and delivering final rendered artwork for characters and environments across various established Glitch IPs.

Key responsibilities

• Create color keys to define lighting, atmosphere, palette, and mood based on thumbnails and show references
• Translate approved color keys into fully rendered final artwork using clean line art files
• Maintain strict adherence to the project's established art style and visual guidelines while implementing feedback from Art Directors

Required qualifications

• Strong professional proficiency in color theory, environmental lighting, and digital rendering techniques
• Comfort executing various rendering styles, from detailed painterly finishes to clean cell-shading
• Proven ability to convey emotion, atmosphere, and storytelling intent through lighting and color choices
• Deep understanding of color composition and visual hierarchy to maintain readability in complex illustrations
• Advanced proficiency with Adobe Photoshop