Senior Asset's Illustrator (Freelance)

This a Full Remote job, the offer is available from: EMEA We are one of the leading tech-driven media and entertainment companies, producing uplifting content in 17 languages for people of all ages. Known for award-winning art and pop culture magazine boredpanda.com and TOP DIY channel Crafty Panda, we fight the world's boredom at an unprecedented speed: 160 million site views per month and 62 billion video views per year. Our team comprises over 400 creative individuals who work from 42 different countries and 3 offices located in Vilnius, Lithuania. We are thrilled to announce that we are looking for a talented Senior Asset's Illustrator to join the vibrant team behind Fire Spike, an exciting animated YouTube series for kids aged 4-8. Fire Spike is the first Lithuanian-made kids' animation positioned for foreign markets, showing a very strong track record in the USA. Throughout 2024, we produced over 60 episodes in 7 languages, gained more than 150 million views, and achieved all of this organically, without any marketing. What You Will Do:

• Create illustrations for props, backgrounds, characters, and other elements in a cartoon style tailored for young children (kindergarten and pre-school age);
• Follow predetermined art styles and visual guidelines provided by the Lead Artist or Supervisors;
• Translate 2D artwork into logical 3D turnarounds (e.g., front, ¾, side, back views);
• Work with vector-based software (such as Adobe Illustrator) and Adobe Photoshop to produce high-quality illustrations;
• Respond to and implement feedback efficiently in a fast-paced, iterative environment;
• Collaborate actively with a remote, international team, contributing to visual consistency and creative problem-solving;
• Maintain visual consistency across assets and help organize and track stylistic details;
• Support the animation pipeline with artwork optimized for cut-out animation;
• Meet deadlines and deliver assets with a high level of attention to detail.

What We Expect:

• At least 2 years of experience in creating illustrations for Kids (kinder, pre-school, preferably);
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to respond quickly and actively in a fast-paced environment;
• High level of visual memory in order to help to keep things organized and on mind;
• Being able to follow instructions and be able to get the point with key elements as viral props;
• Being able to create artwork for props, backgrounds, and other elements in cartoon style for young kids, with the art style and features requested;
• Being able to receive and work on feedback given by the Lead Artist/Supervisors;
• Ability to work in a high level of iterations and feedbacks environment;
• Creating works using vector-based software (eg: Illustrator);
• Being able to do a logical 3D turnaround with a 2D drawing (e.g: front, ¾, side, ¾, back);
• Ability to work proactively, independently, and reliably under tight timeframes in a fast-paced environment, with a high level of organization and attention to detail;
• Illustration Skills (ability to follow a predetermined art style). Ability to work with Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop;
• Knowledge of cut-out animation;
• English proficiency.

What we offer:

• The flexibility to work fully remotely;
• Collaboration with a diverse, international team of talented individuals;
• A supportive and encouraging work environment;
• The opportunity to contribute and grow with a new project.

Salary: 7,5-75 USD per finalized illustration (prices vary according to complexity level). Check out or channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@firespikeoriginal This offer from "Bored Panda" has been enriched by Jobgether.com and got a 79% flex score. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job