Album Art Designer - Freelance

Album Art Designer - Freelance

Posted 1 day ago by Twine

Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
United Kingdom

Summary: A musician is seeking a graphic designer to create artwork for their debut album, focusing on single covers, a project logo, and supporting visuals. The desired style is digital yet organic, resembling hand-drawn sketches with a refined finish. The project is remote and should be completed within a few weeks, with potential for future collaborations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design single covers that align with the existing main album cover.
  • Create a custom logo that reflects the artist’s identity and project aesthetic.
  • Transform provided drawings into art-style covers with a hand-drawn, organic feel.
  • Deliver artwork in digital formats suitable for streaming platforms, print, and promotional use.
  • Ensure all visual elements are cohesive and support the overall artistic vision of the album.

Key Skills:

  • Proven experience as a graphic designer or album art illustrator, with a portfolio showcasing relevant work.
  • Strong ability to work in a digital medium while emulating hand-drawn and pencil-based aesthetics.
  • Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Procreate, or equivalent.
  • Creativity in interpreting rough sketches or drawings into polished, professional covers.
  • Familiarity with music branding and album artwork standards for digital and print.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver within tight timelines (a few weeks).
  • Previous work with musicians, bands, or record labels is a plus.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

A musician preparing to release a debut album is seeking a graphic designer to create additional artwork to accompany the project. While a main album cover is already completed, this role will focus on designing single covers, a project logo, and supporting artwork that ties the release together visually. The desired style should feel digital yet organic, evoking the look of hand-drawn pencil sketches with a refined, artistic finish. Example references will be provided to guide the creative direction. The project is remote and should be completed within the next few weeks, with the possibility of follow-up collaborations.

Responsibilities

  • Design single covers that align with the existing main album cover.
  • Create a custom logo that reflects the artist’s identity and project aesthetic.
  • Transform provided drawings into art-style covers with a hand-drawn, organic feel.
  • Deliver artwork in digital formats suitable for streaming platforms, print, and promotional use.
  • Ensure all visual elements are cohesive and support the overall artistic vision of the album.

Skills and Requirements

  • Proven experience as a graphic designer or album art illustrator, with a portfolio showcasing relevant work.
  • Strong ability to work in a digital medium while emulating hand-drawn and pencil-based aesthetics.
  • Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Procreate, or equivalent.
  • Creativity in interpreting rough sketches or drawings into polished, professional covers.
  • Familiarity with music branding and album artwork standards for digital and print.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver within tight timelines (a few weeks).
  • Previous work with musicians, bands, or record labels is a plus.

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