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Readeezy Literacy

Book Illustrator

Parsippany, NJ · On-site

You will have the chance to illustrate an entire book, from character design and sketching drafts to formulating the cover art. Opportunity to be a published illustrator and to use work on personal ...

Nisqually Indian Tribe

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Olympia, WA · On-site

$29.63/hr

Skill in: • Creating original illustrations that effectively convey narrative, tone, and character. • Using a variety of artistic mediums, including pencil, ink, and digital platforms (e.g ...

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Senior Concept Artist (Characters)

Novato, CA

$100K - $148K/yr

As a Senior Character Concept Artist at Cloud Chamber, you will join our talented development team ... Fluent in 2D editing/illustration packages such as Illustrator, Photoshop. * BONUS: Fluent with 3D ...

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Motion Graphics & Illustration Specialist

Lehi, UT · On-site

Creating character-based animations and bringing illustrated or branded characters to life with strong timing, personality, and storytelling * Collaborating with designers, marketers, and product ...

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Senior Concept Artist (Characters)

Novato, CA · On-site

$100K - $148K/yr

As a Senior Character Concept Artist at Cloud Chamber, you will join our talented development team ... Fluent in 2D editing/illustration packages such as Illustrator, Photoshop. * BONUS: Fluent with 3D ...

Cloud Chamber

Senior Concept Artist (Characters)

Novato, CA · On-site

$100K - $148K/yr

As a Senior Character Concept Artist at Cloud Chamber, you will join our talented development team ... Fluent in 2D editing/illustration packages such as Illustrator, Photoshop. * BONUS: Fluent with 3D ...

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As of Jun 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for character illustrator in the United States is $59,345.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38,500.00 and $68,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Character Illustrators working in a team environment often encounter challenges such as aligning their artistic style with an established brand or project vision and adapting to iterative feedback from art directors or clients. Meeting tight deadlines while accommodating changes to character concepts can also be demanding, especially in fast-paced industries like gaming or animation. Collaboration with writers, animators, and other artists requires effective communication and flexibility to ensure all visual elements are cohesive. Overcoming these challenges helps ensure a successful final product and fosters valuable teamwork experience that benefits career growth.

What is a Character Illustrator job?

A Character Illustrator is a professional artist who creates visual representations of characters for various media, such as books, games, animations, and marketing materials. They design characters based on descriptions, concepts, or narratives, ensuring they fit the intended style and audience. This role often involves sketching, digital painting, and refining character designs while collaborating with writers, designers, and creative teams. Strong drawing skills, creativity, and proficiency in design software like Adobe Photoshop or Procreate are essential.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Character Illustrator position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Character Illustrator, you need strong drawing skills, a solid understanding of anatomy, color theory, and character design, often supported by a degree in illustration, fine arts, or a related field. Mastery of digital illustration tools like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Procreate is typically required, and proficiency in 3D modeling software or certification in digital artistry can be an advantage. Creativity, attention to detail, time management, and effective communication are essential soft skills. These abilities enable illustrators to produce appealing characters that meet project briefs and collaborate smoothly with creative teams under tight deadlines.

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Book Illustrator

Readeezy Literacy

Parsippany, NJ • On-site

Full-time

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Job description

Readeezy, a digital library for struggling teen and older readers, is seeking talented and self-motivated Volunteer Illustrators to join our team!

As an Illustrator, you will work closely with Readeezy staff and authors to develop rich illustrations for a 3,500-4,000 word story (40-50 pages) and simple animations (6-8) that will engage our target audience. You will have the chance to illustrate an entire book, from character design and sketching drafts to formulating the cover art. Opportunity to be a published illustrator and to use work on personal portfolio. All volunteers are featured on the Readeezy website with photo, bio and contact information.

About our Readers

Readeezy's target audience consists of struggling, disabled older readers; therefore, we focus on publishing high-interest, low-reading-level stories that feature dynamic illustrations on every page. These types of stories are engaging for their age group and can be easily read and understood by them. Unfortunately, a lot of books that are accessible to struggling tween and teen readers are tailored towards elementary students. Older students are not interested in the juvenile content of these books. Our vision is to create a digital library that will help them enjoy reading again.

Read a sample of our books at readeezy.com

Qualifications

  • Proficient in and have access to digital drawing software and graphics tablet
  • Portfolio of completed digital illustrations, with an emphasis on character design and backgrounds
  • Interested and willing to illustrate mature-looking, teen and collegiate-level characters and lively backgrounds
  • The ability to positively receive and act on feedback/constructive criticism
  • Ceativity and imagination with a keen eye for color, balance, and layout
  • Proficient in components of Google Drive, especially Docs
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills
  • Able to work independently and collaboratively
  • Self-motivated and deadline-driven

Technical Skills Involved

  • Storyboarding/Thumbnailing
  • Character design
  • Animating
  • Sketching
  • Lining
  • Coloring
  • Composition

What to Expect

  • Each Readeezy book is richly illustrated for maximum engagement and comprehension. All volunteers are supervised by Readeezy staff.
  • 40-50 illustrations and 5-6 simple animations (e.g. tears, rain) per book
  • Character profiles for our Character Match prompt
  • Attend check-in meetings
  • Work in tandem with the author
  • Communication with Readeezy staff

We highly encourage anyone interested in this position to check out our books at readeezy.com to gain a clear understanding of the writing style we are looking for. Because our target audience is older readers, we aim to publish both mature storylines and mature-looking, older characters. We do not publish children's literature.

For any questions about the volunteer position, please reach out to maria@readeezy.com or paola@readeezy.com

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