Digital Illustrator | $65/hr Remote

Crossing Hurdles; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 444,387 - 1,520,271; Part time

Job summary

A creative agency is seeking a skilled digital illustrator to work remotely. The ideal candidate will execute digital illustration projects using Krita or Libresprite, develop concepts, and document their artistic processes. This role offers flexibility with a commitment of 10 to 40 hours per week, making it perfect for independent artists passionate about visual storytelling.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in Krita or Libresprite with a strong illustration portfolio.
• Experience completing full digital illustration projects from sketch to final output.
• Strong organizational skills for layer management and workflow clarity.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end digital illustration workflows using Krita or Libresprite.
• Develop concepts, compositions, and fully rendered artwork.
• Document artistic decisions and creative problem-solving steps.

Skills

Krita

Libresprite

Illustration

Visual storytelling

Graphic design

Job description

Type: Hourly contract

Compensation: $19–$65/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end digital illustration workflows using Krita or Libresprite.
• Develop concepts, compositions, and fully rendered artwork demonstrating professional techniques.
• Document artistic decisions, layer structures, and creative problem-solving steps for AI training.
• Refine color, value, brush usage, and visual design throughout each project.
• Collaborate with the team to share feedback and improve creative workflows.
• Troubleshoot and resolve creative or technical illustration challenges.

Requirements

• Proven expertise in Krita or Libresprite with a strong illustration portfolio.
• Experience completing full digital illustration projects from sketch to final output.
• Solid foundation in graphic design, composition, and visual storytelling.
• Strong organizational skills for layer management and workflow clarity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication to explain creative intent.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.