Who is a Illustrator?
An Illustrator is an artist who uses her creative skills for creating original artwork or images for a range of digital or printed products. Illustrators need to work closely with their clients and the marketing team they belong to convert printed media and ideas into inspiring illustrations.
A successful illustrator is a highly artistic person having a passion for creative technologies. Illustrators are also known for their creative individuality and their ability to convert concepts and ideas into marketable images.
What does an Illustrator do?
Illustrators work closely with the marketing team for developing inspiring and original illustrations to attract the attention of the company’s target audience. They formulate concepts and render illustrations based on sketched ideas, written work, models, or from one’s imagination.
Illustrators have to draw, paint and work with various digital software in different mediums and styles. They have to meet pre-defined deadlines and keep the team updated about their overall progress.
Job brief
Our company is looking for a talented Illustrator to join our design team. You must be able to create original materials for digital and printing publications. You will also be responsible for collaborating with editors, clients, and marketers to make sure the final product meets the business requirements. If you think you can create illustrations that will meet our company standards, this might be the perfect opportunity for you.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Work closely with the marketing team to come up with ideas
- Prepare rough drafts according to the client requirements
- Define budgets and time limits
- Combine hand-drawn and digitally created illustrations
- Use a wide range of graphics and colors
- Use CAD software for final formatting
- Ensure printed media meet the quality standards
- Use illustration software applications to refine designs
Key requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in fine arts or related field
- Updated portfolio of past work
- Proficiency with CAD software
- Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
- Excellent digital painting and drawing skills
- Experience in using Adobe applications
