The illustrator will create storyboards and character illustrations for animation, ensuring visual consistency and employing digital tools to illustrate concepts effectively.
We are seeking skilled Illustrators specialized in illustration for animation, with a strong focus on storyboarding and character illustration. This role supports creative and AI training use cases that require clear visual storytelling, expressive characters, and animation-ready illustrations. The ideal candidate is comfortable translating concepts, scripts, or prompts into structured visual narratives and illustration assets that are designed to be animated.
Key responsibilities
- Create a wide range of illustrations, including: Storyboards to define sequences, pacing, and visual flow, character illustrations with clear expressions, poses, and consistency & supporting visual elements (props, environments, key frames) as needed
- Translate briefs, scripts, or references into clear visual storytelling.
- Maintain visual consistency across assets. Follow creative guidelines, style references, and client specifications.
- Conduct self-quality checks to ensure clarity, consistency, and professional-grade o
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Strong illustration skills with a focus on storyboarding and character design.
- Excellent design skills and understanding of modern style conventions and techniques.
- Solid understanding of: Visual storytelling and sequencing, composition, perspective, and framing & character anatomy, expression, and movement
- Proficiency with digital illustration tools (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Procreate, or similar).
- Ability to work from written briefs, references, or loose concepts.
- High attention to detail and consistency.
- Ability to balance creativity with structured requirements.
- Experience working with animation or motion design teams.
- Familiarity with animation pipelines and handoff requirements.
- Background in animation studios, motion branding, or digital storytelling.
- Experience contributing to AI training datasets or structured creative tasks.
- Portfolio showcasing storyboards and character-driven illustration work.
Nice to Have
Important Application Notes
Application Process: Successful candidates who meet our technical requirements will receive an email detailing the next steps.
Selection Timeline: Due to the high volume of applications, we are only able to contact shortlisted candidates. If you do not receive an update from us within four (4) weeks of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful at this time.
Top Skills
Adobe Illustrator
Photoshop
Procreate
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