Freelance Illustrator (Japanese Character) – Monthly Retainer

Fellows Creative Staff Singapore Pte. Ltd.
Design
Singapore
June 3, 2025
Contract / Freelance
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Who We Are

About FELLOWS CREATIVE STAFF SINGAPORE (FCSS) FCSS is a Singapore-based creative recruitment and project support agency, specializing in connecting Japanese companies with local and regional creative talent across Southeast Asia. As part of the FELLOWS group with over 60,000 registered creators, we believe in the power of people-first collaboration — whether through permanent placements, freelance projects, or cross-border creative partnerships. What We Offer Opportunities to work on high-profile creative projects Access to a curated network of trusted clients and collaborators Respect for your craft, time, and working style

Job Description

Job Description:
Our client seeking a talented freelance illustrator with a flair for adorable, character-driven artwork to support our licensed character projects. This is a rare opportunity to work with beloved IPs and co-create style guides that define how characters live, move, and feel.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop full character style guide illustrations, including poses, facial expressions, props, accessories, and icons
2. Follow established character look, tone, and creative direction
3. Deliver polished, production-ready artwork in layered vector or editable formats (e.g., AI, PSD)
4. Iterate and refine illustrations based on feedback from internal creative teams
5. Maintain consistency across character expressions, movements, and assets

Requirements:
・3–5 years of experience in character illustration, ideally with exposure to licensed or IP-based projects
・A strong portfolio demonstrating character style guides or turnarounds, especially in the cute/kawaii, pop-culture, or animation-inspired style
・Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop (or similar digital tools)
・Ability to follow detailed briefs while contributing thoughtful, creative input
・Reliable communication and time management skills

What We Offer:
・A fixed monthly retainer for ongoing project work
・Collaboration with an established creative team on internationally recognized IPs
・Flexibility to work remotely

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JUNYA OISHI:
Managing Director Reg No. (MOM): R2094543

Fellows Creative Staff Singapore Pte. Ltd. 20 Anson Rd, #11-01, Singapore 079912 Registration No. (ACRA) : 201329050C License No. (MOM) :　13C6828
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