Creative Assistant, Illustration
About The Position
Hadley Designs is seeking an early-career illustrator to work closely with their Chief Creative Officer (CCO). The role involves taking creative direction and transforming it into finished, production-ready product art. This is a hands-on position focused on illustration and design execution, not template-based work. The ideal candidate will have a passion for drawing, a keen eye for child-friendly design, and a desire to grow their skills within a brand that produces and ships products monthly to millions of families. Hadley Designs specializes in creating screen-free, educational tools designed to make learning enjoyable and meaningful for children, parents, and teachers.
Requirements
- A portfolio showcasing original illustration work with a cute, playful, kid-friendly or product-design sensibility.
- Working proficiency in Adobe Illustrator for native illustration.
- Ability to match and extend an existing art style, completing design sets so new pieces integrate seamlessly with existing ones.
- Strong ability to interpret written and verbal creative direction and translate it into finished artwork.
- Reliability in meeting deadlines while managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Nice To Haves
- Experience preparing print and production files to specification.
- Familiarity with the children's, educational, or consumer-product industry.
- Comfort using lightweight project management tools (e.g., Notion, ClickUp) and managing file organization.
Responsibilities
- Create new artwork and complete illustration sets in Hadley Designs' established style across various product lines.
- Draw and illustrate original elements such as characters, motifs, patterns, and scenes that align with a cute, kid-friendly aesthetic.
- Translate the CCO's concepts and creative direction into finished, production-ready product designs.
- Manage the design process from initial concept handoff through final build-out, ensuring completion without needing to escalate work.
- Take ownership of execution tasks, including creating variations, developing full design sets, and preparing files for production.
- Ensure all creative output is consistent with the brand's style and guidelines.
- Maintain the living style reference guide to ensure visual consistency as the product catalog expands.
- Provide occasional support for ad operations, including A+ content, storefront updates, and CMYK ad images.
- Make revisions on existing product lines as needed.
Benefits
- Impactful work directly influencing family learning experiences.
- A passionate, mission-driven team valuing trust, creativity, and collaboration.
- Flexibility of a remote role with flexible working hours.
- Direct learning opportunities from the Chief Creative Officer.
- Opportunity to build a portfolio with shipped, real-world product work.
- Remote-first work environment.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Access to learning resources and professional development.
- Free access to Hadley Designs products.
- Regular interaction with leadership, including the CEO and CCO.
- Stability from a decade-old, family-founded, mission-driven brand.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
