2D Artist (Contract Work)
Location: Remote
Type: Contract (with potential for ongoing work)
Compensation: Project-based (based on experience and scope)
About Us
Ascended is a narrative-driven RPG fitness platform that transforms real-world effort into in-game progression. We’re building a new category—combining gaming, storytelling, and habit formation into a single experience designed to engage and retain players long-term. We’ve successfully funded our Kickstarter, built early traction, and are preparing for launch.
The Role
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Create high-quality 2D assets including:
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Character illustrations (avatars, NPCs, hero paths)
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Environments and backgrounds
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UI elements, icons, and visual components
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Translate and maintain a consistent stylized realism art style
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Iterate quickly based on feedback while maintaining quality
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Prepare assets for production (layered files, proper exports, optimization)
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Collaborate with design, narrative, and product teams to align visuals with gameplay and story
What You'll Do
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Strong portfolio demonstrating consistency, quality, and style control
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Ability to match an existing art direction (not just personal style)
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Experience creating assets for games, apps, or interactive products
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Understanding of production constraints (layers, exports, UI integration)
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High attention to detail and visual polish
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Ability to take feedback and iterate quickly
What We're Looking for
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Strong portfolio demonstrating consistency, quality, and style control
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Ability to match an existing art direction (not just personal style)
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Experience creating assets for games, apps, or interactive products
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Understanding of production constraints (layers, exports, UI integration)
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High attention to detail and visual polish
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Ability to take feedback and iterate quickly
Nice to Have
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Experience working on mobile games or RPG-style projects
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Familiarity with UI/UX design principles
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Experience working with external studios or pipelines
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Basic animation or motion design skills
The Perks
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Opportunity to help define the visual identity of a new IP
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Direct collaboration with founders and creative leadership
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Portfolio-worthy work used in a live product
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Potential for long-term collaboration as Ascended grows
How to Apply
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Your portfolio (required)
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A short note about your experience and interest in Ascended
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(Optional) Examples of work that match a stylized realism / fantasy RPG aesthetic