Character Designer Volunteer

TORT Co.; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

TORT Co., a nonprofit dedicated to mental wellness, seeks a volunteer Character Designer to create engaging characters for a game promoting mental health awareness. This role offers a unique opportunity to build your portfolio while collaborating with a passionate team on meaningful projects. Ideal for aspiring designers looking to gain real-world experience.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with design tools such as Blender, ZBrush, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong sense of style, form, color, and visual storytelling.
• Passion for inclusive, emotionally intelligent game design.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop visually engaging, original characters from concept to production.
• Collaborate with writers and developers to align character aesthetics with narrative themes.
• Contribute to the visual identity of a game rooted in purpose and innovation.

Skills

Visual storytelling

Character design

Collaboration

Inclusive design

Education

Relevant coursework or portfolio in character design

Tools

Blender

ZBrush

Maya

Substance Painter

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

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Are you an aspiring character designer looking to expand your portfolio with meaningful, creative projects that contribute to mental health awareness through gaming? TORT Co., a nonprofit dedicated to mental wellness and immersive game experiences, is looking for a volunteer Character Designer to join our innovative team.

Why Volunteer with Us?

Volunteering at TORT Co. is more than a line on your resume—it's a chance to create something that matters. You’ll be contributing to a game designed to support mental well-being while collaborating with a passionate team of artists, storytellers, and developers. This is a perfect opportunity for emerging designers who want to build a compelling portfolio, gain experience on real-world projects, and be part of a cause-driven creative movement.

What You’ll Do:

• Design and develop visually engaging, original characters from concept to production
• Create model sheets, expression turnarounds, and detailed concept art
• Collaborate with writers and developers to align character aesthetics with narrative themes
• Contribute to the visual identity of a game rooted in purpose and innovation

Ideal Skills & Tools:

• Proficiency with tools such as Blender, ZBrush, Maya, Substance Painter, Marvelous Designer, and Adobe Creative Suite
• A strong sense of style, form, color, and visual storytelling
• Passion for inclusive, emotionally intelligent game design
• Experience with or interest in mental health advocacy is a plus

Time Commitment:

Flexible—ideal for students, emerging artists, or professionals seeking a creative side project. Weekly collaboration with the core team, remote-friendly.

How to Apply:

Send your portfolio or character samples to [e-mail] with a short introduction about why you’re excited to be part of TORT Co.

Let’s build something unforgettable—one character at a time.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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