Seinen Adult Protagonist Manga Illustrator

I’m developing an original seinen series aimed at adult readers and need a skilled manga artist to bring the main hero to life. The tone sits closer to works like Vagabond or Vinland Saga—gritty yet emotionally nuanced—so the design should feel grounded, mature, and instantly memorable.

Scope
The job focuses solely on the protagonist: one adult male lead. I’ll share personality notes, back-story, and a few reference images; you transform those ideas into a fully realised character.

Deliverables
• A clean character sheet (front, side, back views)
• Five facial expression close-ups that convey the range of the character
• One dynamic, inked action pose to showcase movement and costume details
• Final files in layered PSD or Clip Studio format plus high-res PNGs for quick review

Acceptance criteria
• Proportions, line weight, and shading consistent with contemporary seinen standards
• Layers organised and labelled for easy edits
• Colours kept optional; greyscale tones acceptable if they fit the mood

Timeline is flexible within two weeks once I supply the brief. Please show a portfolio piece that proves comfort with adult-oriented, seinen storytelling aesthetics so we can jump straight into sketch phase.