2 days ago

Digital Illustration Expert

Micro1

Remote
Contractor
$100,000
Remote

Job Overview

Job TitleDigital Illustration Expert
Job TypeContractor
CategoryCommerce
Experience5 Years
DegreeMaster
Offered Salary$100,000
LocationRemote

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Job Description

Job Summary

Do you have a passion for digital illustration and a mastery of Krita or Libresprite? The micro1 team is searching for a creative, skilled Digital Illustration Expert to produce end-to-end digital artwork and help teach AI how real illustrators create. You'll play a vital role in showcasing expert workflows, guiding the next era of creative technology.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the digital illustration process using Krita or Libresprite, from initial concept sketches to fully rendered artwork.
  • Document and communicate your artistic decisions, layer management, and visual problem-solving approaches in detail.
  • Develop compositions, select brushes/tools, and refine color, value, and design elements throughout each project.
  • Deliver high-quality, complete illustration projects that clearly demonstrate your creative workflow.
  • Collaborate closely with the micro1 team, sharing feedback and insights to improve processes and project outcomes.
  • Participate in discussions to articulate your creative rationale both in writing and verbally.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve visual challenges as they arise during the illustration process.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Demonstrated expertise using Krita or Libresprite to create polished, professional illustrations.
  • Extensive experience completing full digital illustration projects, from rough sketches to final artwork.
  • Strong graphic design background with a refined sense of composition, color theory, and visual storytelling.
  • Meticulous layer organization and a thoughtful approach to brush and tool selection.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to clearly describe artistic intent and process.
  • Proficiency in solving creative and technical challenges during the illustration workflow.
  • Self-driven and organized, with a portfolio showcasing diverse, high-quality projects made in Krita or Libresprite.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience teaching, mentoring, or documenting digital illustration workflows.
  • Familiarity with AI-assisted creative tools or projects related to digital artistry.
  • Background in user experience (UX) or interaction design as it applies to digital art tools.

Key skills/competency

  • Digital Illustration
  • Krita
  • Libresprite
  • Graphic Design
  • Composition
  • Color Theory
  • Visual Storytelling
  • Workflow Documentation
  • AI-Assisted Creativity
  • Problem Solving

Tags:

Digital Illustrator
digital illustration
concept development
art direction
composition
color theory
visual storytelling
workflow documentation
problem solving
collaboration
artistic rationale
Krita
Libresprite
graphic design
illustration software
digital painting
AI art tools
creative suite
layer management
brush tools
visual design

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How to Get Hired at Micro1

  • Research micro1's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
  • Tailor your resume: Customize your application to highlight digital illustration expertise and Krita/Libresprite proficiency, matching job description keywords.
  • Showcase your portfolio: Ensure your portfolio demonstrates diverse, high-quality digital illustrations, especially those created with Krita or Libresprite, aligning with the Digital Illustration Expert role.
  • Prepare for technical discussions: Be ready to articulate your artistic rationale, workflow documentation, and problem-solving skills in digital art.
  • Highlight AI and teaching interest: Emphasize any experience or interest in AI-assisted creative tools or documenting workflows to teach AI.

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