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Creative Circle describes itself as a recruiting and consulting company specializing in marketing and creative staffing, in-house studio development, and managed services. In busin

Illustrator - Art Director

Location

Texas

Posted

18 days ago

Salary

$42 - $45 / hour

Seniority

Lead

No structured requirement data.

Job Description

Illustrator - Art Director

Creative Circle

Illustrator / Art Director - Narrative, World Building San Antonio, TX FreelanceRemote$42.5 - $45 /hr Our Religious client is seeking an experienced Illustrator/Art Director to lead the design and execution of a world for their mascot. They're looking to find someone who can design a space to bridge a narrative universe and human engagement. Think: Who Framed Roger Rabbit or Mr. Rogers style storytelling where the worlds are combined. This role is ideal for a designer who can think like a visual storyteller to develop a creative journey. This is a remote role, working project based (hours will fluctuate) for the next few months. Key Responsibilities - Define and lead the visual strategy and creative direction for the development of a narrative world/environment. - Conceptualize and develop creative concepts, storyboards, and visual treatments for web, print, and internal communications. - Create layouts, artboards, and designs. - Present creative concepts and final work to stakeholders, incorporate feedback, and articulate design rationale. Qualifications - 5+ years of professional design experience ideally with a focus on illustration. - A strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in illustration, storytelling, and narrative development. - Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Premiere Pro. - Deep knowledge of layout design, typography, color theory, and composition. - Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills with experience working cross-functionally. - Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize multiple projects, and attention to detail. - Experience with motion graphics or animation is a plus.

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