Job Description

Our Client is seeking an Illustrator to bring an inspiring set of guiding principles to life through artwork. This role involves creating kid-relatable and visually engaging illustrations for a limited-run gift book project that blends sports metaphors, coaching themes, and life lessons into a unique visual narrative.

You Will:

• Develop illustrations that align with 11 core values and life lessons in a way children can relate to while still appealing to an adult audience.
• Design a cover concept, accent pieces for the back cover, and a title page that fit the tone of the book.
• Create full-page illustrations (one for each of the 11 rules) that balance playful, kid-friendly style with abstract and conceptual themes.
• Incorporate visual storytelling that resonates with a sports-oriented family, with baseball as a recurring inspiration.
• Deliver polished artwork on a defined timeline to meet a special family gifting deadline.
• Collaborate closely with project stakeholders to ensure consistency across all pieces while leaving room for creative interpretation.
• Ensure illustrations are adaptable for print production in a short-run book format.
  
  

You Have:

• Experience as an illustrator with a portfolio showcasing both kid-friendly and conceptual or abstract work.
• The ability to translate values and life lessons into approachable, relatable artwork for multi-generational audiences.
• Strong design skills for book covers, page layouts, and small supporting accents.
• Creativity to blend sports imagery, coaching metaphors, and playful design into a cohesive style.
• An understanding of print-ready file preparation for small-batch book production.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with the client and bring their vision to life.
• A strong sense of storytelling and visual metaphor to make abstract principles engaging for children and adults alike.
  
  

Project Timeline:

• Week 1: Review text, creative brief, and initial discussion of style direction. Provide rough concept sketches for cover, accent pieces, and sample page.
• Week 2: Incorporate feedback and deliver refined sketches for all 11 pages plus cover/title concepts.
• Week 3: Present near-final illustrations for client approval and adjust as needed.
• Week 4: Deliver finalized artwork, cover design, and supporting elements in print-ready format.
  
  

Logistics:

• Start Date/Duration: Starting ASAP due in late October
• Onsite/Offsite: Remote working roughly ET or CT hours (*Must be based in the US)
• Laptop/Software Requirements: Working on your own Laptop & Software
• Background Check: No
• Salary/Rate: Will quote the project after meeting with the client
  
  

Job #49749

To be considered, please email [email protected] (link below) with your resume, portfolio, and why you're a fit.

Job Tags

Full time, Immediate start, Remote work,

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