Children's Book Illustrator / Digital Illustrator / Character Designer

About the role

A full-time Children's Book Illustrator / Digital Illustrator / Character Designer position based in Singapore, with a hybrid work arrangement allowing some work-from-home flexibility. The illustrator creates character concepts, page illustrations and cover art for children's books, keeping them consistent with story themes, age-appropriate styles and client guidelines.

Key responsibilities

• Develop sketches and storyboards, refine compositions and produce polished digital artwork suitable for print and digital formats.
• Collaborate with writers, editors and project managers, incorporate feedback and prepare files to technical specifications and deadlines.
• Maintain visual standards across projects, suggest layouts and characters, and support revisions and updates.

Required profile

• Ability to turn written narratives into clear visual sequences and engaging character designs.
• Previous experience illustrating children's books or character-focused projects is highly desirable; a relevant portfolio is required.
• Attention to detail, strong time management and ability to meet deadlines in a project-based environment.
• Effective communication and openness to feedback in a hybrid team setting.

Required skills

• Digital illustration and graphics for print and digital children's content.
• Traditional drawing and painting with an emphasis on expressive characters and storytelling.
• Graphic design, including layout, composition and visual balance for book pages and covers.
• Industry-standard illustration software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Procreate or similar.