Need illustrator for book on human senses

Unclassified - Portland, OR

Part-time

Portland, OR

About the position

The position involves collaborating with an author to create line drawings for a book focused on how human senses age. The role requires an artist who can produce humorous and sympathetic illustrations that complement the text, aiming to lighten the serious subject matter. The artist may also have the opportunity to contribute to the book's content and potentially become a co-author.

Responsibilities

• Create black-on-white line drawings of anatomical structures and human caricatures.
• Collaborate with the author on editing the book content.
• Develop illustrations that reflect or support topics or ideas in the text.
• Contribute creatively to the project, potentially influencing the direction of the material.

Requirements

• Proficiency in illustration, particularly in line drawing.
• Ability to create humorous and sympathetic artwork.
• Experience in collaborating on creative projects.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with styles similar to xkcd or minutephysics videos.
• Interest in the subject matter of human senses and aging.

Benefits

• Flexible working schedule.
• Potential co-authorship of the book.