Mid-Senior Freelance Illustrator – Folk Album Covers
Posted 5 days ago by Twine
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
United Kingdom
Summary: This role requires a Mid-Senior Freelance Illustrator to create original, hand-crafted album cover illustrations in a folk naive style for digital releases. The artwork must reflect cultural authenticity and a celebratory mood, with a focus on delivering clean, layered Photoshop files suitable for animation. The position involves managing multiple projects and collaborating with a team to meet creative briefs, with approximately two covers needed each month.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and illustrate original album covers in a folk naive style, emphasizing hand-painted or hand-made qualities
- Ensure all artwork is culturally accurate, expressive, and consistent with the established brand aesthetic
- Incorporate one to four figures and richly textured backgrounds in each cover
- Deliver clean, layered Photoshop files ready for animation and digital use
- Collaborate with the team to understand project requirements and meet creative briefs
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously and adhere to deadlines for ongoing monthly releases
- Maintain open communication and respond promptly to feedback and revision requests
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in illustration or painting, with a portfolio demonstrating folk naive or culturally inspired artwork
- Strong understanding of color, composition, and visual storytelling
- Ability to create expressive, hand-made artwork without the use of AI-generated tools
- Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, including working with layered files
- Attention to detail and commitment to cultural authenticity in visual representation
- Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines
- Interest in world music and global cultures is highly desirable
- Responsive communication skills and openness to feedback
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
This role involves creating original, hand-crafted album cover illustrations for ongoing digital releases in the folk naive style. The artwork should embody a celebratory and positive mood, featuring one to four figures and a richly textured background that reflects cultural authenticity. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of world cultures and a passion for music, ensuring each piece aligns with the established visual identity of the project. The position requires delivering clean, layered Photoshop files suitable for animation on platforms such as Spotify Canvas and YouTube. This is an ongoing opportunity, with approximately two covers required per month.
Responsibilities
- Design and illustrate original album covers in a folk naive style, emphasizing hand-painted or hand-made qualities
- Ensure all artwork is culturally accurate, expressive, and consistent with the established brand aesthetic
- Incorporate one to four figures and richly textured backgrounds in each cover
- Deliver clean, layered Photoshop files ready for animation and digital use
- Collaborate with the team to understand project requirements and meet creative briefs
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously and adhere to deadlines for ongoing monthly releases
- Maintain open communication and respond promptly to feedback and revision requests
Skills And Requirements
- Proven experience in illustration or painting, with a portfolio demonstrating folk naive or culturally inspired artwork
- Strong understanding of color, composition, and visual storytelling
- Ability to create expressive, hand-made artwork without the use of AI-generated tools
- Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, including working with layered files
- Attention to detail and commitment to cultural authenticity in visual representation
- Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines
- Interest in world music and global cultures is highly desirable
- Responsive communication skills and openness to feedback
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