Illustrator

Readeezy, a digital library for struggling teen and older readers, is seeking talented and self-motivated Illustrators who specialize in character design to join our intern cohort. Illustrators will work closely with Readeezy staff and authors to develop rich illustrations for a 3,500-4,000 word story (40-50 pages) and (5-6) simple animations that will engage our target audience. They will be responsible for illustrating an entire book, from character design and sketching drafts to formulating the cover art. Work will be in keeping with professional standards for publication. Although this is an unpaid internship, it provides the opportunity to be a published illustrator and to use work on personal portfolio. All interns are featured on the Readeezy website with photo, bio and contact information. View Readeezy Art Samples What to ExpectEach Readeezy book is richly illustrated for maximum engagement and comprehension. All interns are supervised by Readeezy professional staff.- 40-50 illustrations and 5-6 simple animations (e.g. tears, rain)- Character profiles for our Character Match prompt- Work in tandem with the author- Attend weekly Zoom check-in meetings- Communication with Readeezy staff Qualifications- Major in Illustration or related visual arts field and/or have a portfolio of completed digital illustrations of character designs and backgrounds- Proficient in and have access to digital drawing software and graphics tablet- Interested and willing to illustrate mature-looking, teen and collegiate-level characters and lively backgrounds- Creativity and imagination with a keen eye for color, balance, layout, and visual storytelling- Proficient in components of Google Drive, especially Docs- Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills- Able to work independently and collaboratively- Self-motivated and deadline-driven Please note: All applications that do not follow the above guidelines will not be considered.