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Character Design and Comic
We’re a startup producing a comic series. This is a work-for-hire opportunity for artists who are early in their careers, looking to gain experience and contribute to a structured, long-form project.
Listing Details
- Published: Aug 19, 2025
- Seeking People
- Status: Closed
- Approx 207 pages
Production Output
- Multiple Comic Issues
- Character Design
Roles & Rewards
- Inker
($5.00 Per Page) - Penciler
($20.00 Per Page) - Colorist
($10.00 Per Page) - Letterer
($4.00 Per Page) - Illustrator
($10.00 Per Page)
Description
Project Overview Roles Open:
- Penciler
- Inker
- Colorist
- Letterist
- Illustrator
Scope:
- 207-page comic series
- Chapter-based production
- Begins with character designs and scale sheets
- Publisher retains final approval on all completed pages
Compensation Structure
| Role | Rate/Page | Bonus | Payment Terms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penciler | $20 | $1035 at completion | Paid per completed chapter |
| Inker | $5 | $207 at completion | Paid per completed chapter |
| Colorist | $10 | $1035 at completion | Paid per completed chapter |
| Letterist | $4 | $207 at completion | Paid per completed chapter |
| Illustrator | Varies | None | Based on scope and complexity |
| Character Designs | $10/design | None | 49 characters total; paid when invoice ≥ $100 |
| Scale Pages | $50/page | None | Paid when invoice ≥ $100 |
Guaranteed Total Pay:
- Penciler: $4140 + $1035 bonus = $5175
- Colorist: $2070 + $1035 bonus = $3105
- Inker: $1035 + $207 bonus = $1242
- Letterist: $828 + $207 bonus = $1035
- Character Designs: 49 × $10 = $490
Terms & Expectations
- Work-for-hire agreement
- Payment only for completed chapters
- Publisher retains all rights and final approval
- Failure to complete a chapter forfeits payment for that chapter
Role Descriptions
Penciler
- Translate script into sequential pencil layouts
- Ensure character consistency, panel clarity, and composition
- Collaborate on character scale sheets and design iterations
- Incorporate feedback and revisions
- Eligible for $1035 completion bonus
Inker
- Ink penciled pages with clean, expressive linework
- Preserve clarity and energy of original pencils
- Prepare pages for coloring
- Eligible for $207 completion bonus
Colorist
- Apply flat and rendered color to inked pages
- Establish mood, lighting, and palette consistency
- Deliver layered files suitable for lettering
- Eligible for $1035 completion bonus
Letterist
- Place dialogue, captions, and sound effects
- Maintain legibility and visual harmony
- Proofread and format final page files
- Eligible for $207 completion bonus
Illustrator
- Create character turnarounds, expression sheets, and promotional art
- Contribute splash pages, cover art, and worldbuilding visuals
- Paid per piece, based on complexity and scope
- May also serve as Penciler, Colorist, or Designer
Multi-Role Eligibility
Artists may take on multiple roles if qualified. For example:
- A Penciler may also serve as Inker
- A Colorist may also handle Lettering
- An Illustrator may contribute to Character Designs and Sequential Art
Compensation is calculated per role, and multi-role contributors will receive combined payments and bonuses accordingly.
Ideal Candidates
We’re looking for artists who are:
- Talented, with a strong sense of visual storytelling
- Early in their careers and seeking experience
- Focused on building a portfolio through structured work
- Open to feedback and collaborative iteration
- Reliable and deadline-oriented
- Respectful of canon and system logic
Please specify which role(s) you're applying for:
- Penciler
- Inker
- Colorist
- Letterist
- Illustrator
Listing Categorization
Audience
- Teenagers (13-18)
- Adults (18+)
Theme
- Antihero
- Fighting
- Military
- Modern
- Mythical
- Superhero
Art Style
- Realistic
- Western Comics
Author
Pryceless Comics is the home of your next favorite title. Discover a universe of powerful warriors, unforgettable stories, and limitless adventure. Join us as we continue to expand the Pryceless Universe—one legend at a time.