Illustrator - Children's Books

Placements24; Windsor Park (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Paid vacation

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an imaginative Illustrator to join its East London creative team. You will craft enchanting visuals for children’s books, developing characters, scenes, and backgrounds that capture the imagination and support storytelling.

You will collaborate with authors and editors, adapt to briefs, and deliver polished artwork in required formats while upholding a cohesive visual style across an entire book project.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Illustrator with a strong portfolio focused on children’s book illustrations.
• Excellent drawing, painting, and digital art skills.
• Proficiency in illustration software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or Procreate.
• A keen understanding of color, composition, and visual storytelling for young audiences.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to receive and incorporate feedback.

Responsibilities

• Create original, high-quality illustrations for children’s books according to project briefs and style guides.
• Develop character designs, backgrounds, and scene illustrations that appeal to children.
• Collaborate with authors and editors to interpret stories and bring them to life visually.
• Deliver artwork in specified digital formats and resolutions, meeting production deadlines.
• Maintain a consistent artistic style throughout an entire book project.

Skills

Illustration

Character design

Storytelling

Color theory

Communication

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Illustrator

Procreate

Job description

About the Role

Our client is searching for a talented and imaginative Illustrator to create enchanting visuals for children's books, joining their creative team in East London . You will be responsible for developing vibrant and engaging illustrations that capture the imagination of young readers and complement story narratives. This role is perfect for an artist with a passion for storytelling through visuals, contributing significantly to the magical experience of children's literature produced in their East London studio.

Key Responsibilities

• Create original, high-quality illustrations for children's books according to project briefs and style guides.
• Develop character designs, backgrounds, and scene illustrations that appeal to children.
• Collaborate with authors and editors to interpret stories and bring them to life visually.
• Deliver artwork in specified digital formats and resolutions, meeting production deadlines.
• Maintain a consistent artistic style throughout an entire book project.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Illustrator , with a strong portfolio focused on children's book illustrations.
• Excellent drawing, painting, and digital art skills.
• Proficiency in illustration software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or Procreate.
• A keen understanding of color, composition, and visual storytelling for young audiences.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to receive and incorporate feedback.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for project-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Opportunities to contribute to beloved children's literature.
• A supportive and inspiring creative environment in East London .