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️About the ProjectAurivell: Shadows of the Wardens is a 2D narrative RPG set in a morally grey, supernatural modern world. It’s The Wolf Among Us meets Disco Elysium — blending detective gameplay, point-and-click mechanics, and illusion magic in a haunting city full of secrets. We’re looking for a2D Character Artistwho can help bring this gritty, atmospheric world to life through expressive, stylized character art.️Key ResponsibilitiesCreate compelling2D character designsthat reflect personality, faction, and backstory. Design and renderfull-body character sprites , outfit variations, and accessories. Create clean, animatable sprite sheets (walk cycles, idle animations, interactions). Collaborate closely with writers and designers to interpret narrative into visual design. Ensure consistency with the game'svisual tone : urban-fantasy, noir, grounded but magical. Iterate on feedback and revisions, especially during art style exploration phase.RequirementsStrong portfolio showcasingcharacter-focused 2D artwork . Ability to design diverse, emotionally expressive characters with clear silhouettes. Comfortable creatingturnaroundsandsprite sheetsfor Unity-based workflows. Experience working in Photoshop, Clip Studio Paint, or equivalent. Ability to balance realism, stylization, and readability in small-scale sprite art. Familiarity with dark fantasy, urban supernatural, or noir genres.⭐Bonus SkillsExperience working onnarrative or indie games . Familiarity with Unity pipeline and preparing assets for implementation. Ability to illustrate facial expressions, body language, and age/ethnic diversity. Knowledge of visual storytelling and using costume design to reflect narrative roles. Comfort creating UI icons or in-world character busts, if needed.You Might Be a Great Fit If You…Love creating flawed, complex characters in stylized worlds. Enjoy designing within constraints (limited frames, readable silhouettes). Are excited to help establish and refine thevisual identityof a new IP.How to ApplySend your portfolio (with relevant character art), CV, and a short note on why this project resonates with you to [your email/website]. If you’ve done art for story-heavy games before, we’d love to see it!