César Benítez is a solo independent developer creating RÉQUIEM: Light and Shadow, an emotional and artistic metroidvania centered on the duality of light/darkness, a world of living clay, and mechanics based on calm, empathy, and inner transformation.

I’m looking for creative collaborators who are passionate about telling stories through art, gameplay, and atmosphere.

The Project — RÉQUIEM: Light and Shadow

RÉQUIEM: Light and Shadow is an emotional metroidvania where the world changes based on how you play.

Every screen can remain “dark” or become “calm” depending on your actions, affecting enemies, platforms, routes, and narrative progression. The protagonist is a small being made of living clay, guided by its own floating consciousness.

This is an atmospheric, symbolic project — a unique experience about identity, emotion, and transformation.

The Role

I'm looking to hire a freelance Graphic Designer (UI, Branding, Marketing) for a short-term contract.

While I’m based in Madrid (CET), I’m open to candidates from anywhere, as long as communication is clear and async-friendly. I can work with both Spanish and English speakers.

Responsibilities

• Create the final logo for RÉQUIEM — Light and Shadow.
• Design UI elements, icons, buttons, and minimalistic interface visuals (no traditional HUD).
• Develop promotional materials: banners, mockups, social media assets.
• Create a 200x200 studio icon for “César Benítez”.
• Support the creation of visual pitch decks for publishers.

Requirements

• Experience in branding or UI for games.
• Clean, minimalistic, symbolic design sensibility.
• Strong grasp of composition, readability, and visual storytelling.

Bonus

• Experience with dark/light aesthetics, clay textures, and glowing elements.

Additional Details:

• Role: Graphic Designer
• Type: Freelance / Contract
• Location: Remote

To Apply:

Please send an email with the subject line "Graphic Designer Application". Please include a link to your relevant portfolio, your rates, your location, and a note on why this project is of interest to you.