Freelance Illustrator – Retro Futurism Sci-Fi

Twine; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Twine is seeking a skilled 2D artist to create retro-futuristic sci-fi character and environment sketches for a Blender-based workflow. The role emphasizes visual storytelling to convey mood, scale, and direction for later 3D development.

The ideal candidate has a strong portfolio in Googie-inspired aesthetics, can depict diverse settings—from high-tech facilities to lunar landscapes—and works well independently to meet project deadlines.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in 2D sketching for character and environment design.
• Portfolio with retro-futuristic and Googie-inspired styles.
• Ability to illustrate both people and diverse natural/architectural settings.
• Proficiency with digital illustration tools and file formats suitable for 3D translation.
• Excellent visual communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and meet project deadlines.
• Bonus: Familiarity with Blender or 3D modeling pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed 2D sketches of characters and environments reflecting retro-futuristic sci-fi themes.
• Develop concepts for settings such as high-tech facilities, tropical islands, jungles, ruins, caves, and lunar landscapes.
• Ensure artwork communicates clear forms, mood, and scale for 3D modeling.
• Deliver files in formats compatible with Blender workflows.
• Incorporate feedback and iterate on designs as needed.

Skills

2D sketching

Character design

Environment design

Storytelling through art

Visual communication

Tools

Blender

Digital illustration tools

Job description

Join a creative project focused on developing 2D character and environment sketches for a retro-futuristic sci-fi world. This role requires an artist with a strong sense of visual storytelling, able to convey mood, scale, and direction for later 3D development. The project features diverse settings, including high-tech facilities, tropical islands, dense jungles, ancient ruins, volcanic caves, and lunar surfaces. The ideal candidate will bring a 1960s retro-futuristic and Googie-inspired aesthetic to life, supporting a Blender-based workflow for seamless translation into 3D models.

Deliverables

• Produce detailed 2D sketches of characters and environments reflecting retro-futuristic sci-fi themes
• Develop concepts for a variety of settings, such as high-tech facilities, tropical islands, jungles, ruins, caves, and lunar landscapes
• Ensure all artwork communicates clear forms, mood, and scale suitable for 3D modeling
• Deliver files in formats compatible with Blender workflows
• Incorporate feedback and iterate on designs as needed

Requirements

• Proven experience in 2D sketching for character and environment design
• Strong portfolio demonstrating retro-futuristic and Googie-inspired styles
• Ability to illustrate both people and diverse natural/architectural settings
• Proficiency with digital illustration tools and file formats suitable for 3D translation
• Excellent visual communication and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and meet project deadlines
• Bonus: Familiarity with Blender or 3D modeling pipelines

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