Illustrator job description

Job brief

We are seeking a creative Illustrator to work with authors in turning ideas into images that accurately convey text into an illustration. The ideal candidate can complete several illustration projects per week and maintain the consistency of illustrations throughout the projects.

Responsibilities

• Create print and digital illustrations that are consistent with the brand.
• Improve our brand illustration style and continually seek out new ways to tell stories.
• For each project, gather important message points and make sure that all illustration designs deliver the correct information.
• Define time limitations and budgets.
• Ensure that all illustrations adhere to the technical specifications.
• Produce clear, communicative, and engaging ideas.
• Brainstorm with the design and marketing teams to come up with illustration ideas.
• Create full illustrations by collating paintings, hand-drawn, and digitally-created images.
• Enhance the design concepts utilizing a wide range of graphics and colors.
• Apply complex isometric methods to add perspective to design shapes.
• Refine image designs using illustration software.
• Format final illustrations utilizing CAD software.
• Ensure that printed illustrations meet specified quality and color standards.
• Keep up with the latest in illustration standards, processes, and trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in art-related field
• 2+ years of experience
• Proficient with computer software for illustrating such as Adobe Illustrator and PhotoShop
• Ability to work under pressure
• Understanding of vector graphics creation
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to learn new tools and processes quickly