Freelance Illustrator and Designer (Igloo Creative)

Magic Media is a pioneering media, entertainment, and tech group powered by creativity and innovation. We have a physical presence in 14 countries and expertize in the areas of art, animation, VFX, video production and development amongst others. We work with leading brands, providing support and solutions designed and carried out by global experts.

Our video production division specializes in creating promotional and explainer content for clients across a range of industries. We are currently seeking a talented and experienced freelancer Illustrator and Designer to join our team and help bring our client’s visions to life. The ideal candidate will have a passion for creating visually stunning and engaging artwork, as well as a deep understanding of design principles and storytelling techniques. If you are a creative individual who is looking for a challenging and rewarding career in the world of digital media, we encourage you to apply today.

To be considered for this position you must provide a link to your digital reel/portfolio and submit your CV in English.

What you will do:

• Create style frames and illustrations based on a given creative brief / script / storyboard.
• Work in various techniques, methods and styles – Character design, infographics, typography and more, from flat vector designs, to highly rendered illustrations.
• Work on a wide range of projects – from simple infographics videos, through high-quality product videos, to high-end commercials.
• Work closely with the Art Director and Creative Director to achieve the projects’ goals.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience.
• Full control of Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Proven experience in the animation industry – familiarity with the animation pipeline, illustration and breakdown for animation.
• Understanding of storytelling, context, character motives, typography, infographics and more..
• Punctuality, attention to detail, knowledge of current trends, and open-minded to changes in different and evolving trends.
• Ability to work closely with reference and adapt yourself to various styles.
• Ability to work with pre-made graphics in an original and coherent manner.
• Highly organised, working according to a structured pipeline (Storyboard, style frames, layout design).
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
• High level English and ability to express yourself.
• Self-driven, independent, problem solver, with the ability to provide creative solutions within a given budget.

Desirable Pluses:

• Storyboarding skills
• Proficiency in additional techniques, such as 3D, motion design etc.

Benefits

• Permanently remote position.
• An opportunity to hone and improve your skills by applying them to a diverse variety of engaging projects.
• Be part of an international group with offices worldwide.
• Career growth and development.
• Working closely with a team of like-minded people in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
• Ongoing training and professional self-improvement opportunities.
• Flexible working hours.
• An inclusive culture and open communication.

At Magic Media, our passion lies in creativity and originality. Our vision is to create and deliver engaging content for our clients, therefore we work hard to find experts and talented creators to deliver the best results.

If you do not meet all the requirements, but believe you’d still be a great fit for the role, don’t worry! We’d still love to hear from you, please get in touch!