[Hiring] Concept Artist / Illustrator for "Classic Gundam" 1980s/90s Retro Anime Style Character Sheet

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Budget: $100

Deadline: Late July/August

Project Scope: Character reference sheet for an original sci-fi setting.

Hello! I am looking to commission a talented illustrator to create a character sheet in an authentic, vintage anime aesthetic. Specifically, I am aiming for the hand-drawn, cell-shaded look of late 1980s to early 1990s sci-fi/mecha anime (think classic Mobile Suit Gundam OVAs like 0080: War in the Pocket, Zeta, or 0083: Stardust Memory).

What I am looking for:

• Style: Heavy, clean ink linework, distinct hand-drawn hair highlights, classic uniform/clothing folds, and a vintage, slightly muted color palette. No modern digital gradients or high-gloss 3D shading—I want this to look like a high-quality animation cel or a vintage artbook scan.
• Deliverables: A clean character sheet featuring [e.g., a full-body front view, a back view, and 2-3 expression headshots].
• References: I will provide a detailed written dossier of the character’s background, uniform design, and some reference images for facial structure and style inspiration.

Requirements:

• Must have a portfolio that demonstrates experience with retro/90s anime styles, military uniforms/sci-fi gear, or mecha-adjacent character art.
• Good communication and willingness to share a rough layout/sketch stage for feedback.

How to Apply: If you are interested, please comment on this post with a link to your portfolio or relevant artwork examples. Please do not send a generic DM script—let me know your favorite retro anime or confirm you understand the vintage cel-shading look so I know you've read the brief!

Thank you, and I look forward to seeing your work!