Onsite Children's Book Illustrator — Karachi & eBooks

Pintern; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Design District in Karachi is seeking a talented Children’s Book Illustrator to create engaging illustrations for eBooks. This full-time, on-site role offers the opportunity to work closely with writers and editors on captivating children’s literature.

You will develop original character designs, maintain visual harmony across projects and translate manuscripts into vivid visuals that align with publishing specifications. Collaboration with the creative team and timely delivery are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio of children’s book illustrations and character design.
• Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator and/or Photoshop.
• Solid color theory, composition and visual storytelling understanding.
• Experience using a Wacom or similar drawing tablet.

Responsibilities

• Create original illustrations for characters, backgrounds and scene compositions in children’s books.
• Develop consistent character designs and maintain visual harmony throughout each project.
• Interpret manuscripts and turn narrative ideas into compelling visual storytelling.
• Produce detailed artwork that aligns with the book’s theme, audience and creative direction.
• Collaborate with writers, editors and the creative team during the production process.
• Prepare final illustration files according to publishing specifications.
• Support basic graphic design tasks as needed.

Skills

Illustration

Color theory

Storytelling

Time management

Teamwork

Portfolio

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Wacom tablet

Job description

Design District in Karachi is seeking a talented Children’s Book Illustrator to create engaging illustrations for eBooks. This full-time, on-site role offers the opportunity to work closely with writers and editors on captivating children’s literature.

You will develop original character designs, maintain visual harmony across projects and translate manuscripts into vivid visuals that align with publishing specifications. Collaboration with the creative team and timely delivery are essential.