We are one of the leading tech-driven media and entertainment companies producing uplifting content in 17 languages for people of all ages. Known for award-winning art and pop culture magazine and TOP DIY channel Crafty Panda we fight the worlds boredom at an unprecedented speed: 160 million site views per month and 62 billion video views per year. Our team comprises over 500 creative individuals who work from 42 different countries and 3 offices located in Vilnius Lithuania.
We are thrilled to announce that we are looking for a talented Assets Illustrator to join the vibrant team behind Fire Spike an exciting animated YouTube series for kids aged 4-8. Fire Spike is the first Lithuanian-made kids animation positioned for foreign markets showing a very strong track record in the USA. Throughout 2024 we produced over 60 episodes in 7 languages gained more than 150 million views and achieved all of this organically without any marketing.
What You Will Do:
- Create illustrations for props backgrounds characters and other elements in a cartoon style tailored for young children (kindergarten and pre-school age).
- Follow predetermined art styles and visual guidelines provided by the Lead Artist or Supervisors.
- Translate 2D artwork into logical 3D turnarounds (e.g. front side back views).
- Work with vector-based software (such as Adobe Illustrator) and Adobe Photoshop to produce high-quality illustrations.
- Respond to and implement feedback efficiently in a fast-paced iterative environment.
- Collaborate actively with a remote international team contributing to visual consistency and creative problem-solving.
- Maintain visual consistency across assets and help organize and track stylistic details.
- Support the animation pipeline with artwork optimized for cut-out animation.
- Meet deadlines and deliver assets with a high level of attention to detail.
What We Expect:
- Experience in creating Illustration for Kids (kinder pre-school preferable).
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to respond quickly and actively in a fast paced environment.
- High level of visual memory in order to help to keep things organized and on mind.
- Being able to follow instructions and be able to get the point with key elements as viral props.
- Being able to create art works for props backgrounds and other elements in cartoon style for young kids with the art style and features requested.
- Being able to receive and work on feedback given by the Lead Artist/Supervisors.
- Ability to work in a high level of iterations and feedbacks environment.
- Creating works using vector based software (eg: Illustrator).
- Being able to do a logical 3D turnaround with a 2D drawing (e.g: front side back).
- Ability to work proactively independently and reliably under tight timeframes in a fast-paced environment with a high level of organization and attention to detail.
- Illustration Skills (ability to follow a pre-determinate art style). Ability to work with Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
- Knowledge of cut out animation.
- English proficiency.
What we offer:
- The flexibility to work fully remotely;
- Collaboration with a diverse international team of talented individuals;
- A supportive and encouraging work environment;
- The opportunity to contribute and grow with a new project.