Hand-Drawn Illustrator and Curriculum Collaborator

$37,440 - $43,680/Yr

Young Rembrandts - Elgin, IL

Part-time - Entry Level

Elgin, IL

Educational Services

About the position

The Hand-Drawn Illustrator and Curriculum Collaborator position at Young Rembrandts involves creating engaging educational artwork and curricula for afterschool programs. The role requires a mastery of traditional drawing techniques and aims to inspire and educate children through captivating illustrations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with our team to develop various styles of hand-drawn illustrations and educational curricula.
• Ensure the highest artistic quality and educational relevance of all artwork produced.
• Adapt your drawing style to suit diverse educational themes and age groups effectively.
• Deliver artwork in a timely manner, meeting project deadlines consistently.
• Demonstrate resilience and openness to constructive feedback to continually improve your craft.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of formal training in Visual Arts or a closely related field, or equivalent professional experience demonstrating proficiency in traditional drawing techniques.
• Extensive portfolio showcasing a diverse range of hand-drawn artwork, highlighting technical drawing skill and creative vision.
• Strong proficiency in traditional drawing mediums and techniques.
• Experience teaching art, particularly with an emphasis on traditional drawing methods, is highly advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with our creative team.
• Dedication to understanding and furthering our mission to positively impact children's learning and development through art.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator as well as Microsoft Excel.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule to accommodate your creative process.
• Opportunities for skill enhancement and professional growth in traditional drawing techniques.
• Creative fulfillment through meaningful work that impacts children's lives.
• Expansion of your professional network within the educational and artistic communities.
• Valuable teaching experience that enhances your expertise as an illustrator and curriculum developer.