Freelance Illustrator

Twine; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Twine is seeking a freelance illustrator to bring stories to life through original artwork. This remote role suits self-motivated artists who can work independently to meet milestones and collaborate with authors and editors.

You will interpret text into visuals that match the book's tone and audience, and you will iterate through feedback cycles online while delivering cohesive, publication-ready illustrations.

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio showcasing book or editorial illustration work.
• Proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, or Procreate.
• Ability to translate written content into visuals.
• Excellent communication for remote collaboration.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow creative direction.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to meet deadlines.
• Availability to work remotely and manage feedback cycles online.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with authors and editors to align illustrations with tone.
• Create original artwork that supports the book's target audience.
• Manage multiple milestones and feedback rounds remotely.

Skills

Portfolio

Digital illustration

Story interpretation

Remote collaboration

Deadline oriented

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Procreate

Job description

Join a creative publishing project as a freelance illustrator, where you will bring stories to life through engaging and original artwork. This remote opportunity is ideal for illustrators passionate about visual storytelling and comfortable working independently to meet project milestones. You will collaborate closely with authors and editors to ensure illustrations align with the book's tone and target audience, contributing to a cohesive and visually appealing final product.

Requirements

• Strong portfolio showcasing book or editorial illustration work
• Proficiency in digital illustration tools such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, or Procreate
• Ability to interpret written content and translate it into compelling visuals
• Excellent communication skills for remote collaboration
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow creative direction
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to meet deadlines independently
• Availability to work remotely and manage feedback cycles online

About Twine

Twine is a leading freelance marketplace connecting top freelancers, consultants, and contractors with companies needing creative and tech expertise. Trusted by Fortune 500 companies and innovative startups alike, Twine enables companies to scale their teams globally.

Our Mission

Twine's mission is to empower creators and businesses to thrive in an AI-driven, freelance-first world.