Digital Vector Illustrator

Digital Vector Illustrator | Job #13594 | Freelance | Remote

California

Length of Assignment:

Freelance

Pay Rate:

$35-50/ hour (DOE)

Job Description:

We are looking for a talented Freelance Digital vector-based Illustrator who brings creativity, an understanding of pop culture, imagination, and a strong background in crafting whimsical digital environments. At Artisan Creative, we thrive on connecting remarkable talent with innovative companies across the digital, creative, and marketing space. If you’re ready to collaborate with forward-thinking teams and grow your career within our dynamic talent network, we’d love to connect with you!

This is a remote freelance role, starting at 20 hours per week with the potential to grow to 40 hours. We are seeking candidates in California only for this opportunity. 

About Our Client: 

• A premier global streaming platform with millions of active users worldwide.
• Known for creating engaging, interactive entertainment experiences that evolve with audience preferences.
• Continually innovating to deliver visually captivating and user-friendly digital environments.

Your Expertise:

• You thrive in creating whimsical, futuristic, and fantasy-inspired illustrations with depth, texture, and dynamic lighting.
• You avoid flat colors and stroke-heavy designs, instead embracing shading, gradients, and layered details to achieve a polished, dimensional look.
• You bring an architectural eye and a pop-culture sensibility to your work, allowing your designs to feel both imaginative and relevant.
• You are a team-oriented collaborator who can adapt to established brand guidelines while still contributing fresh ideas.

Your Responsibilities:

• Design and develop digital vector illustrations that reflect the brand’s established style, color palette, and visual identity.
• Collaborate with the internal creative team and fellow illustrators to build imaginative characters, structures, and environments.
• Research, brainstorm, and participate in creative sessions to contribute ideas for new illustration campaigns and partnerships.
• Produce whimsical, futuristic, and fantasy-inspired background art that captivates and engages global audiences.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or a related field.
• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, with mastery of vector illustration, gradients, meshes, blurs, lighting, and color theory.
• A portfolio showcasing digital illustrations from concept to completion—including character and background art—featuring dramatic lighting, architectural elements, and pop-culture sensibility.
• Work that demonstrates depth through shading and texture (not flat color or stroke line styles).
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A collaborative mindset and ability to create within established brand guidelines.
• Previous experience in the entertainment industry is highly desirable.