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Tiye Consulting

Illustrator II

Missoula, MT · On-site

Job Brief: An Illustrator II has a strong artistic background and an eye for appealing visual ... Working with and assist the publications team (writer/editors, visual information specialist ...

Saronic Technologies

Technical Illustrator

Austin, TX · On-site

Standards & Asset Development: Assist in the development and maintainence of visual style guides and component libraries. Create modular illustration assets, designing graphics and establishing ...

Nanobiosym

Scientific Illustrator

Cambridge, MA · On-site

Publication & Manuscript Support * Assist authors in preparing visual content for submission to ... Degree in Scientific Illustration, Biomedical Visualization, Graphic Design, or a related ...

Nanobiosym

Scientific Illustrator

Cambridge, MA · On-site

Publication & Manuscript Support * Assist authors in preparing visual content for submission to ... Degree in Scientific Illustration, Biomedical Visualization, Graphic Design, or a related ...

Solomon Page

Associate Designer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$30 - $35/hr

Will be working in Adobe Illustrator * Assist the design team in the creation of brand-right, commercial designs that reflect the conceptual direction/business strategy Required Qualifications:

Macy's

Graphic Illustrator Specialist

Manhattan, NY

$56.28K - $93.72K/yr

The Visual Graphic Illustrator supports the team by bringing a creative eye and solutions-based ... * Assist in the creation of seasonal templates and a library of images for the Creative Director ...

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Macy's

Graphic Illustrator Specialist

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$56.28K - $93.72K/yr

The Visual Graphic Illustrator supports the team by bringing a creative eye and solutions-based ... * Assist in the creation of seasonal templates and a library of images for the Creative Director ...

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Lucky Brand

Associate Designer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$62.70K/yr

Create and update technical sketches and flats using Adobe Illustrator * Assist with fabric, trim, and color selection in partnership with senior designers * Contribute to mood boards, concept decks ...

Bsu

Assistant Professor of Illustration

Muncie, IN · On-site

Assistant Professor of Illustration Compensation: Department: School of Art Start Date: 08/15/2026 About this opportunity: The School of Art invites applications for an Assistant Professor of ...

Hadley Designs

$30.50K - $40.70K/yr

Hadley Designs is seeking a Adobe Illustrator Specialist & Design Assistant to join our creative team and play a pivotal role in crafting high-quality, visually stunning designs that enhance our ...

Jobsbridge

UX/UI Designer

San Francisco, CA

Demonstrable mastery of Photoshop, illustrator, Assister, CODA, Adobe Edge, and other design software * BA/BS in Design or related field Qualifications Adobe, Android, iOS, Materials, User Interface ...

LJB, Inc.

Entry-level Civil Design Engineer

Richardson, TX · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

Prepare drawings and graphics using CAD platforms and other graphics software such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. * Assist in preparing engineering reports, permit applications, bid documents ...

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As of May 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for illustrator assistant in the United States is $23.57, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.87 and $27.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Illustrator Assistant provides support to illustrators by helping with tasks such as sketching, coloring, editing digital artwork, and organizing project files. They may assist in researching references, preparing presentations, and refining designs based on feedback. Their role can also include administrative tasks like scheduling and maintaining communication with clients or publishers.

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

To thrive as an Illustrator Assistant, you need a solid grasp of drawing techniques, design principles, and familiarity with digital illustration software such as Adobe Creative Suite, often supported by a relevant degree or coursework. Technical proficiency with digital tablets, file management systems, and version control tools is highly valuable. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication help Illustrator Assistants collaborate smoothly with artists and creative teams. These abilities are essential for efficiently supporting illustrators, meeting project deadlines, and maintaining high creative standards.

What kind of projects and tasks does an Illustrator Assistant typically handle on a day-to-day basis?

As an Illustrator Assistant, you’ll frequently support lead illustrators by preparing rough sketches, refining layouts, and managing digital assets. Your daily tasks might include organizing reference materials, assisting with revisions based on feedback, formatting images for publication, and ensuring proper file naming conventions. You may also help coordinate communication between the illustration team and other departments, such as editors or marketing staff, to keep projects on track. Being proactive and detail-oriented is key, as you’ll often juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced creative environment.
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Illustrator II

Tiye Consulting

Missoula, MT • On-site

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

Job Brief:
An Illustrator II has a strong artistic background and an eye for appealing visual images. They're responsible for creating an image that matches what the client wants and their desired outcome. Illustrators take a concept, idea or message and turn it into a two-dimensional image, which conveys the ideas and emotions without the need for additional explanation.
Responsibilities:
  • Knowledge and experience with using various software and website programs such as Adobe Creative Cloud for editing videos, graphic design, and processing photos
  • Working with and assist the publications team (writer/editors, visual information specialist, videographers, etc.) and project/program managers with work that consists of design and layout of NTDP publications projects in various forms of media
  • Website posting and troubleshooting of broken links/outdated publications on the NTDP websites
  • Knowledge of U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) Style Manual, and Plain Writing Act Language Guidelines, Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
  • Archiving outdated publications for proper record retention in the mandated format (hardcopy and electronic)
  • Organizing/categorizing NTDPs videos for posting to the NFS-NTDP Vimeo site
  • Organizing/categorizing NTDPs photos for posting to the NFS Flickr site
  • Working through old hard drives of pubs and archive appropriately
  • Collaborating with the NFS Library contact to ensure the NTDP videos are attainable through media channels
  • Working with leadership team and publications team (writer/editors, visual information specialists, videographers) on "livestreaming" NTDP exposure opportunities

Skills Required:
  • Meeting with partners to discuss needs and visions for the project
  • Brainstorming ideas for projects
  • Creating two-dimensional images per client's requirements
  • Sketching images by hand or designing them using a digital tool
  • Creating rough drafts before finalizing images
  • Reworking the illustrations as requested
  • Estimating and managing deadlines for projects
  • Strong communication skills to understand what clients needs
  • Experience using various illustration software
  • Strong conceptual skills

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