Illustrator

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About the Role

Children’s Book Illustrator

Key Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and create original illustrations for children’s picture books, chapter books, activity books, and related products.
• Develop characters, environments, and visual narratives that are engaging, age-appropriate, and culturally sensitive.
• Work closely with the editorial and design teams to understand story structure, pacing, and visual tone.
• Prepare final artwork files for production, ensuring print quality and format specifications.
• Create multiple illustration styles if required and experiment with new aesthetic directions based on project brief.
• Revise and refine artwork based on editorial and creative feedback.
• Ensure timely delivery of sketches, storyboards, final artworks, and print-ready files.

Skills & Requirements

• 4–5 years of professional experience

   as an illustrator, preferably in children’s publishing or animation/design studios.
• Strong portfolio showcasing storytelling, character development, and a distinctive illustration style.
• Proficiency in digital illustration tools (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Procreate, etc.)
• Understanding of layout, typography involvement, and basic book production workflows.
• Ability to maintain visual consistency across multiple pages and projects.
• Strong communication skills, openness to critique, and a collaborative mindset.
• Passion for children’s stories, visual learning, and creativity.

Nice to Have

• Experience in creating book covers, merchandising artwork, or educational content.
• Ability to illustrate in more than one style (playful, realistic, fantasy, minimal, etc.)
• Familiarity with print processes and colour profiling.
  

How to Apply

portfolio link

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a short illustration test + face to face interview