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Freelance Artists & Illustrators | Characters, Comics, Games & Reference Art

$330 - $880 per month

500 Designs

SensaLabs by 500 Designs is looking for experienced freelance artists and designers to create original, high-quality creative assets for AI model training. Open Specializations Character Design: Characters, expressions, poses, and asset sheets Comics & Storyboarding: Comic pages, sequential art, and storyboards Game Art: Game UI, environments, props, and assets Reference & Wayfinding: Technical illustrations, instructional graphics, signage, and wayfinding How It Works Receive a Brief: Get a creative assignment, offered compensation, and deadline. Accept : Review the offer and decide whether you'd like to take on the assignment. Create: Produce original artwork based on the brief and creative guidelines. Submit: Submit your completed work for review and make revisions if needed. Project Details Location: Remote Duration: Approximately 7 weeks Compensation: $330–$880 USD per approved asset, depending on category and complexity Schedule: Flexible, assignment-based Our Creative Directors will review portfolios and contact shortlisted applicants. Assignments are offered based on project needs and portfolio fit. #J-18808-Ljbffr 500 Designs

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