Designer Illustrator

Thesis • Portland, OR

1d • $35 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Illustrator is a multidisciplinary visual artist who executes thoughtful, refined illustrative solutions across a variety of channels. They balance conceptual storytelling and technical artistic execution, contributing original artwork and asset systems to major campaigns while beginning to mentor more junior designers and illustrators.

Requirements

• Demonstrated expertise in draftsmanship, color theory, composition, character design, and translating complex ideas into compelling visual metaphors.
• Capable of independently translating creative briefs into polished, impactful illustration solutions across multiple mediums (digital, social, print).
• Highly skilled in standard industry tools, particularly Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop) and digital painting software (Procreate); familiarity with vector asset preparation or motion/animation pipelines is a plus.
• Able to work fluidly across different aesthetic styles while maintaining a client’s established brand guidelines.
• Experienced in working closely with creative directors, copywriters, art directors, and production teams to seamlessly integrate artwork into broader design systems.
• Meticulous eye for detail, linework, and craft, consistently delivering precise, scalable, and thoughtfully executed assets.
• 4-6+ years of professional illustration experience, preferably within an agency, studio, or corporate creative department.
• A diverse portfolio showcasing an advanced range of style, depth in visual storytelling, and commercial applications of artwork.
• Comfortable owning illustration tracks independently within broader, fast-paced creative programs.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with vector asset preparation or motion/animation pipelines is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop brand, editorial, digital, and campaign illustration deliverables with a high level of craft and polish.
• Partner with Creative Directors (CDs) and Associate Creative Directors (ACDs) to translate overarching creative concepts into execution-ready artwork.
• Begin to lead smaller illustration tracks or visual workstreams, sometimes operating solo.
• Provide feedback and informal style mentorship to junior team members to ensure visual consistency across projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed