Remote Illustrator & DIY Craft Designer

Petra Brands; United States; Remote; MXN 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Creative and collaborative environment

Professional development opportunities

Career growth potential

Job summary

Petra Brands is seeking an Illustrator & DIY Craft Designer to join House of Party, focusing on innovative, DIY party and craft products. You will design crafts, activity kits, packaging, and seasonal collections to reflect a fun, modern aesthetic.

You will collaborate with the Head of Creatives and cross-functional teams, bring concepts to production, and ensure retail-ready visuals. Proficiency in Illustrator/Procreate and AI tools is essential for moodboards and samples.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Illustration, Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or related field.
• 2–4 years of professional experience in commercial illustration or DIY craft product development.
• Portfolio showing digital illustration, pattern design, and playful color theory.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign; comfortable with Procreate.
• Experience with AI art generation tools (Midjourney, DALL-E) for moodboarding.
• Hands-on crafting techniques (paper, textiles, clay) and print production understanding.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new craft concepts, DIY activity kits, and product packaging.
• Create biannual product catalogs and retailer-ready visuals.
• Collaborate with Head of Creatives, sourcing, and marketing to align on design direction.
• Review samples, test assembly mechanics, and provide feedback in pre-production.
• Ensure brand consistency across craft lines and seasonal collections.
• Stay updated on trends in crafts, DIY, party goods, and lifestyle categories.

Skills

Illustration

Graphic design

Digital illustration

Adobe Creative Suite

Procreate

AI tools

Crafting techniques

Print production

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Illustration or related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Procreate

Midjourney / DALL-E

Job description

Petra Brands is seeking an Illustrator & DIY Craft Designer to join House of Party, focusing on innovative, DIY party and craft products. You will design crafts, activity kits, packaging, and seasonal collections to reflect a fun, modern aesthetic.

You will collaborate with the Head of Creatives and cross-functional teams, bring concepts to production, and ensure retail-ready visuals. Proficiency in Illustrator/Procreate and AI tools is essential for moodboards and samples.