Children Book Illustrator Hiring! Full Time Children’s Book Illustrator - Digital Illustrator - Character Designer in - Ricebowl

Role Description This is a full-time Children’s Book Illustrator / Digital Illustrator / Character Designer role based in Singapore, with a hybrid work arrangement that allows some work-from-home flexibility. The illustrator will create character concepts, page illustrations, and cover art for children’s books, ensuring consistency with story themes, age-appropriate styles, and client guidelines. Day-to-day tasks include developing sketches and storyboards, refining compositions, and producing polished digital artwork suitable for print and digital formats. The role involves collaborating with writers, editors, and project managers, incorporating feedback, and preparing files according to technical specifications and deadlines. The illustrator will also help maintain visual standards across projects, contribute creative ideas for layouts and characters, and support revisions and updates as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong digital artistry skills, including Digital Illustration and Graphics for print and digital children’s content.
• Solid traditional art foundations, such as Drawing and Painting, with an emphasis on expressive characters and storytelling.
• Proficiency in Graphic Design, including layout, composition, and visual balance for book pages and covers.
• Ability to translate written narratives into clear visual sequences and engaging character designs.
• Experience with industry-standard illustration software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Procreate or similar tools).
• Attention to detail, strong time management skills, and the ability to meet deadlines in a project-based environment.
• Effective communication skills and openness to feedback, with the ability to collaborate in a hybrid team setting.
• Previous experience illustrating children’s books or character-focused projects is highly desirable; a portfolio demonstrating relevant work is required.