Illustrator

Remote

🎨 Design

Illustrators work in various industries, such as motion pictures, architecture, publishing and medicine, to complete projects for their employer. Some Illustrators work on a freelance basis and are commissioned by clients to create illustrations for varied projects. They 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. While creating images accounts for a large part of their day, Illustrators also meet with clients, handle budgets and work with marketing professionals to complete projects.

What does a Illustrator do?

A successful Illustrator 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 the desired outcome.

Responsibilities

A Illustrator should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Illustrator should be able to execute:

Meeting with clients to discuss their needs and vision for the project
Negotiating with clients on the price or developing budgets for projects
Brainstorming ideas for upcoming projects
Creating the two-dimensional images per the client’s requirements
Sketching images by hand or designing them using digital tools
Creating rough drafts before finalizing images

Required Skills

A competitive Illustrator will have certain skills and qualifications, including:

Advanced skills in a variety of artistic mediums
Strong communication skills to understand what clients need
A portfolio of previous illustration projects to show their artistic skills and style
Experience using various illustration software
Strong conceptual skills
Excellent time management skills with a deadline-driven approach

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