Illustrator & Graphic Designer (Fixed Term)

TryHackMe; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative online cybersecurity training platform is seeking a talented Illustrator & Graphic Designer to join their team on a fixed-term contract. This role is perfect for a creative individual who can blend illustration, animation, and design to enhance learning experiences. You will be responsible for developing engaging visuals and animations that bring the brand to life, impacting millions of users. With a fully remote work environment and a focus on personal development, this opportunity allows you to thrive in a flexible and dynamic setting while contributing to a mission-driven organization dedicated to making cybersecurity education accessible and enjoyable.

Benefits

100% Remote Work

Flexi Time

Dedicated Laptop and Accessories

Branded Merchandise (Swag Pack)

£2,500 Training Budget

Annual Company Retreat

Health Insurance

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity

401k / Pension

Virtual Company Lunches

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in illustration or design.
• Strong portfolio showcasing illustration skills.

Responsibilities

• Illustrate content for courses and social media.
• Animate visuals and develop the mascot 'Echo'.

Skills

Illustration

Animation

Adobe Illustrator

Character Design

Attention to Detail

Tools

Rive

Job description

Illustrator & Graphic Designer (Fixed Term)

About TryHackMe
TryHackMe is the fastest-growing online cybersecurity training platform. Our mission is to make learning and teaching cybersecurity easier through gamified exercises and challenges. Since our inception a few years ago, we've grown to over 4 million users and our growth continues!

About The Job
We are seeking an exceptional Illustrator with a flair for animation and a strong foundation in creative design to join TryHackMe on a fixed-term contract. Your role will involve bringing our platform to life by developing our new mascot, animating educational content, and establishing a visual style that defines our brand.

This position is ideal for someone who is not only talented in art but also understands how illustration, animation, and design work together to enhance learning. You will create animated badges, custom visuals for lessons, and more, impacting millions of users. We desire someone excited about helping TryHackMe become an iconic brand and delivering an unforgettable learning experience.

Responsibilities

• Illustrate content for courses, landing pages, social media, and other platforms
• Animate badges, characters, and visuals in Rive (used across our product)
• Lead the development of our mascot “Echo” — designing expressions, poses, and key moments
• Collaborate with content and product teams to produce engaging, on-brand visuals
• Create brand assets for presentations, campaigns, and internal projects

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in illustration or design
• Ability to animate in Rive or willingness to learn quickly (non-negotiable)
• Portfolio demonstrating strong illustration skills (character design, digital assets, environments)
• Experience designing expressive characters and visuals suitable for product use
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator (primary drawing tool)
• Strong design sense, attention to detail, layout, and visual consistency
• Proactive, independent, and capable of working at a fast pace

Benefits

• 100% Remote — Work from anywhere!
• Flexi Time — Choose your hours with at least 4 hours overlap with UK timezone (8am-6pm)
• Tools — A dedicated laptop and accessories
• Swag Pack — Branded merchandise to kickstart your journey
• Personal Development — £2,500 training budget for certifications, books, etc.
• Company Retreat — Annual all-expenses-paid retreat
• Health Insurance — For countries without public healthcare
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity — Above statutory benefits
• 401k / Pension — Retirement savings plan
• Lunch on us — Virtual company lunches covered
• Free THM subscription — Share platform benefits with friends and family

Our Hiring Process

1. Send us your CV
2. Initial chat to learn about each other
3. Take-home design task
4. Review of your work
5. Final decision

Note: TryHackMe is dedicated to making cybersecurity learning accessible and engaging. Our platform hosts prebuilt courses with cloud-hosted virtual machines, ideal for CTFs, workshops, and assessments. Since launching in 2018, we've amassed over four million users.