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 Illustration for Kids (kinder, pre-school, preferable);
  • 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 art works 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 pre-determinate 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

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