Illustrator & Children's Book Designer Intern

Job Title: Illustrator & Children's Book Designer Intern (Remote)

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About AJ Corporation:

About "Little Lights: 15 Hadith for Kids":

About the Role:

Key Responsibilities:

• Create original, high-quality digital illustrations for 15 Hadith stories, featuring our main characters, Adam and Maryam.
• Develop a diverse range of expressions, poses, and settings for Adam and Maryam while maintaining their consistent appearance (including Maryam's hijab).
• Design the entire book layout in a landscape format, ensuring a clear and engaging presentation for Hadith text, translations, stories, and activities across facing pages.
• Craft unique and appealing visuals for each Hadith's theme, story, and moral message.
• Collaborate closely with the author to align illustrations with the narrative and overall book vision.
• Prepare final artwork and book files for digital publishing and print-on-demand platforms.
• Ensure all illustrations and design elements are age-appropriate (6-8 years old) and reflect a warm, inviting, and positive tone.
• Incorporate interactive activity elements directly into the page design.

Qualifications:

• Proficiency in digital illustration software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Procreate, etc.).
• A strong portfolio demonstrating children's book illustration, character design, or similar work that showcases your ability to create engaging, age-appropriate visuals.
• Experience with book layout and design software (e.g., Adobe InDesign, Affinity Publisher, Canva for advanced layouts) is a significant plus.
• Exceptional creativity, storytelling through visuals, and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with Islamic themes, values, and cultural nuances is a strong advantage, along with an ability to depict diverse characters respectfully.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Prior experience in publishing is a bonus but not required.

What We Offer:

• The unique opportunity to illustrate and design a published children's book from concept to completion.
• Hands-on experience in the children's book publishing industry within a growing educational startup.
• Creative freedom within a supportive and collaborative environment.
• A chance to build a strong portfolio with a meaningful published work.
• Flexible working hours and remote work arrangement.
• A stipend amount per month can be discussed. Although our priority is focused on portfolio building and experience.

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