GHOAT LABORATORIES is hiring — Short Term/Paid 2D Concept Artist / Illustrator 🎨 (with possibility of extensions and future contracts)
We’re looking for a freelance 2D character concept artist to help define the visual soul of our next project.
You should be excited by:
- Earthworm Jim–level exaggeration (weird, elastic, full of attitude)
- Pixar / Finding Nemo–style charm (appeal, emotion, clear silhouettes)
- Plus other stylized, cartoony worlds you’re hungry to explore...
This is a paid conceptual phase, focused on discovery and range, not production grind. You’ll be working directly with the creative director to:
- Design character lineups — heroes, misfits, creatures, vehicles, sidekicks
- Explore multiple style directions — from rubber-hose weird to polished cinematic
- Push personality — expression sheets, gesture poses, turnarounds, attitude explorations
- Iterate fast — rough thumbnails → stronger passes → focused key concepts
What we’re looking for:
- Portfolio showing strong character design, stylized illustration, and clear shape language
- Confidence with expression, posing, and visual storytelling
- Ability to shift styles while keeping designs cohesive and production-friendly
- Proficiency in Photoshop, Procreate, or similar digital tools
- Comfortable working remote / async, with clear communication and responsive iteration
Nice to have:
- Experience in game art, animation, or storyboarding
- Love for visual gags, oddball characters, and memorable silhouettes
📩 How to apply
Send:
- Portfolio link
- Short intro (who you are, where you’re based, key influences)
- Your day rate or conceptual phase pricing
“DM me here on LinkedIn with portfolio”
