Comic Illustrator – Freelance

Twine; Singapore; Remote; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading freelance marketplace is seeking a talented comic illustrator for a unique project involving the lives of the companions of the Prophet. The role requires proven comic illustration experience, strong drawing skills, and familiarity with Islamic history. This is a fully remote position with flexible scheduling, offering the opportunity to contribute creatively while ensuring cultural sensitivity and historical authenticity.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in comic illustration, preferably with published work.
• Strong drawing and storytelling skills with ability to convey emotion.
• Willingness to research and accurately represent historical contexts.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed comic illustrations depicting scenes from Islamic sirah.
• Collaborate with editors to translate scripts into visual narratives.
• Ensure artwork aligns with cultural and historical contexts.
• Deliver high-quality, print-ready digital files.
• Incorporate feedback and make revisions as needed.
• Manage project timelines and communicate progress regularly.

Skills

Comic illustration experience

Strong drawing skills

Storytelling ability

Familiarity with Islamic history

Proficiency in digital illustration tools

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Clip Studio Paint

Job description

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This role involves illustrating the comic portion of a unique 'nomic'—a hybrid novel and comic—centered on the lives of the companions of the Prophet (sahabah). The project is designed for publication and aims to visually bring to life key moments and narratives from Islamic history. The illustrator will collaborate closely with the editorial team to ensure historical accuracy and cultural sensitivity, while also contributing creative input to the visual storytelling. The work is fully remote, and the timeline for delivery is flexible, allowing for a collaborative approach to scheduling. This is a single project with the possibility of future assignments based on performance and project needs.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed comic illustrations that accurately depict scenes from Islamic sirah, focusing on the companions of the Prophet.
• Collaborate with editors to interpret scripts and translate them into engaging visual narratives.
• Ensure all artwork aligns with cultural and historical contexts, maintaining respect and authenticity.
• Deliver high-quality, print‑ready digital files according to project specifications.
• Incorporate feedback from the editorial team and make revisions as needed.
• Manage project timelines and communicate progress regularly.

Skills and Requirements

• Proven experience in comic illustration, preferably with published work or portfolio samples.
• Strong drawing and storytelling skills, with the ability to convey emotion and action through sequential art.
• Familiarity with Islamic history or willingness to research and accurately represent historical figures and settings.
• Proficiency in digital illustration tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or Clip Studio Paint.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Attention to detail, especially regarding cultural and historical accuracy.
• Availability to start soon and commit to the project timeline, with flexibility for scheduling.

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