Overview

We’re seeking a wardrobe-focused concept artist to develop visual references for Yumi, the current protagonist of The Manor. Her clothing reflects not just her style, but her emotional state, history, and symbolic role in the story.

This is a focused design role, perfect for artists who enjoy fashion-inspired fantasy, intimacy through silhouette, and character-first wardrobe storytelling. These concepts will help guide our storyboarding and animation direction for the animatic.

With further development of the story, she will need new designs as she travels to different worlds.

Yumi’s closet is walk-in and magically attuned to her preferences — everything in it reflects a balance of vulnerability, elegance, and confidence.

Core elements include:

• Convertible lingerie-inspired sets with matching sheer skirts, stockings, and accessories

• Chokers, body chains, and occasional thigh-high heels

• Color palette: soft blacks, greys, whites, jewel tones (especially amethyst, blush pink, lavender, violet)

• Capelets, sheer formalwear, and occasional layered fabrics with flowing lines

• Outfits that evoke emotional intimacy, not overt sexuality — think symbolic, not flashy

Yumi herself has a strong connection to flowers, cats, lace, and twilight light — these motifs may appear subtly in the wardrobe design.

• Artists with experience in fashion illustration, character design, or costume concepting

• Able to blend modern lingerie aesthetics with soft fantasy elements

• Strong sense of texture, layering, and symbolism in clothing

• Comfortable working from a detailed brief with mood references

• Bonus: Familiarity with emotionally expressive, feminine silhouettes

• One refined outfit concept

• Loose sketch thumbnails for feedback before rendering

• Reference board or inspiration images encouraged but not required

Please submit the following:

1. A brief description of your art background

2. Links to your portfolio or past work

3. Reason why you're interested (optional)