Remote Children's Game Illustrator

Join a Mission That Sparks Imagination

Imagine being part of a team that designs the magic behind kids’ first adventures into art, wonder, and storytelling. We’re not just creating illustrations—we're building whimsical worlds, sidekicks with giggles, and colorful chaos that makes learning fun. Our fully remote team of creators, coders, and childhood dreamers has one goal: to make delightful educational games that stick with children long after playtime ends.

This is your chance to bring adorable characters and playful universes to life through the power of illustration. With an emphasis on diversity, accessibility, and global creativity, our projects seamlessly blend fun and function, exciting both children and their parents. Draw with us—literally.

What You'll Be Creating

Key Responsibilities

• Illustrate game assets including characters, icons, backgrounds, and story scenes for children ages 4 to 10.
• Collaborate with game designers to match gameplay mechanics with vivid, friendly visuals.
• Interpret creative briefs with a kid-first mindset, ensuring all assets are developmentally appropriate.
• Turn rough concepts into polished assets using digital tools, playful design, and bold color choices.
• Revise illustrations based on user testing feedback, always maintaining a balance between fun and function.
• Bring consistency to asset packs while adding charm to each design.

Your Creative Playground

Work Environment

You’ll be part of a remote creative studio where artists brainstorm in emoji-filled Slack channels, and crit sessions feel like summer camp art critique meets professional mentorship. We follow flexible hours, provide asynchronous feedback, and cultivate a culture of feedback that is rooted in kindness and growth. Whether you’re sketching on a tablet from a Parisian balcony or animating squishy monsters in your pajamas, you’ll find your groove here.

Tools and Technology We Love

Preferred Tech Stack

• Adobe Illustrator, Procreate, and Photoshop for core illustration work
• Figma and Canva for collaboration and visual layout planning
• Trello, Notion, and Google Workspace to keep ideas and projects flowing
• Frame.io for visual review, Loom for feedback sharing
• Bonus if you have experience exporting sprite sheets or working with Unity

Who You Are

Ideal Qualifications

• A portfolio showcasing vibrant, child-friendly illustrations for games or media
• Strong understanding of color psychology and visual hierarchy in kids’ design
• Excellent digital drawing skills and an eye for detail
• Ability to work with feedback and transform ideas into engaging visuals
• Previous experience illustrating for mobile or browser-based games is a big plus
• Passion for early education, storytelling, and inclusive design principles

Perks and Growth Opportunities

Career Benefits

• $79,000 annual salary with room for raises based on performance
• Fully remote, globally distributed team
• Opportunities to lead projects or mentor junior illustrators
• Professional development budget and access to online courses
• Inclusion in design conferences, children’s media summits, and portfolio showcases

Why Kids Love Our Games (and You Will Too)

We don't just slap cartoons on screens and call it a day. We’re reimagining what digital childhoods can feel like. Our games teach, tickle the imagination, and grow with the user. Your illustrations will become the faces, places, and magical moments kids cherish. Your fingerprints will be on their earliest creative memories.

Expect to work on games that encourage emotional intelligence, logic, creativity, and empathy. You’ll illustrate cozy animal villages, magical math adventures, alphabet astronauts, and more—all grounded in research and brimming with joy.

Let’s Make Some Magic Together

If you’ve ever drawn a potato with a face and thought, "This could be someone’s best friend," this role is for you. Join a team where your art isn’t just beautiful—it’s impactful. Let your creativity loose, shape tomorrow’s digital playgrounds, and have some serious fun doing it.

Apply Now

Doodle your next big opportunity with us. Submit your portfolio and tell us: What was your favorite childhood game, and how would you reimagine it today?

Let’s sketch the future together.