Artist Needed – Full-Page Painterly Illustrations for TTRPG Character Classes
Artist Needed – Full-Page Painterly Illustrations for TTRPG Character Classes (Ancient Egypt–Inspired) Budget: Open (please include rate per illustration) Timeline: Rolling delivery, final deadline January 14 Project Type: Illustration (Painterly / Concept Art) Format: Full-page, print-ready (8.5 x 11 / A4) About the Project Orthane Productions is producing a premium tabletop RPG setting inspired by ancient Egypt and high fantasy. We are seeking an experienced illustrator to create 11 full-page character class illustrations for an upcoming book. The visual style should be painterly, dynamic, and cinematic, consistent with modern D&D sourcebooks (PHB, TCoE, etc.), while grounded in ancient Egyptian aesthetics. These are action scenes, not static portraits. We will provide: • Visual style references from our existing books • Class concepts and lore (in progress, nearing completion) • Guidance on composition and thematic elements • Hieroglyphic elements to be incorporated into each illustration Scope of Work • 11 full-page illustrations (8.5 x 11 / A4) • Each image depicts a different character class in action • Final delivery must be high-resolution and print-ready • Delivery can be rolling (you do not need to wait until all 11 are complete) Character Classes 1. Barbarian – Path of Revelry 2. Bard – College of the Harmonics 3. Cleric – Judgment Domain 4. Druid – Circle of the Mirage 5. Monk – Warrior of Khet Ma’a 6. Paladin – Oath of Balance 7. Ranger – Lightning Rider 8. Rogue – Temple Agent 9. Sorcerer – Desert-Marked Sorcery 10. Warlock – Sphinx Patron 11. Wizard – Astronomer What We’re Looking For • Strong painterly illustration skills • Experience with fantasy characters and environments • Ability to depict motion, magic, and action • Comfort working from written concepts and rough guidance • Professional communication and reliability with deadlines Process Once selected, you’ll collaborate with our team to: 1. Review concepts and references for each class 2. Provide or refine rough sketches before final rendering 3. Deliver final illustrations on an agreed schedule We are happy to start with one paid test illustration to ensure style and workflow alignment. Important Notes • No AI-generated artwork (filters and standard digital tools are fine) • This book releases in January, with multiple future books planned • We are actively seeking long-term collaborators How to Apply Please include: • A link to your portfolio (especially fantasy or painterly work) • Your rate per full-page illustration • Availability between now and January 14 • Any relevant experience with TTRPG or book illustration We’re building something ambitious, beautiful, and lore-dense—and we’re looking for an artist who wants to help define how this world looks on the page. Apply tot his job