Remote Freelance Illustrator (Teen Art Commissions)

Description

Remote Freelance Illustrator (Teen Art Commissions)

Shape Visual Stories That Inspire Young Minds

Can your art make teenagers feel seen, celebrated, and understood? We're seeking a freelance illustrator who not only draws characters but also builds connections through mood, expression, and visual storytelling. In this fully remote role, you’ll turn teen-focused commission ideas into captivating, emotionally resonant artwork that sparks joy and pride in every young client. This is more than an illustration gig—it's a creative partnership rooted in empathy, self-expression, and affirmation of identity.

What You’ll Help Us Create

Teen clients come to us with dreams—fan art tributes, stylized self-portraits, reimagined favorite characters, and aesthetic-driven concepts. You’ll take these prompts and bring them to life in your distinct style while honoring the vision and sensitivity behind each one. Every piece you deliver helps a young person see themselves or their ideas in vibrant color, with the intention behind every line.

Key Responsibilities

Craft Personalized Commissions

  • Interpret teen-submitted briefs into expressive, on-brand digital illustrations.
  • Deliver high-resolution artwork within agreed timelines, ensuring style consistency.
  • Apply color theory, composition, and anatomy knowledge to elevate quality and impact.

Communicate with Care

  • Use teen-appropriate, supportive language in feedback and clarifications.
  • Collaborate with project managers who review requests and manage approvals.
  • Receptively incorporate revisions to meet expectations and artistic direction.

Adapt to Varied Styles

  • Maintain your signature voice while adjusting tone to suit kawaii, anime-inspired, semi-realistic, or minimalistic preferences.
  • Handle one-off illustrations or bundled character packs based on scope.

Contribute to a Respectful Process

  • Respect the boundaries, sensitivities, and diverse backgrounds of young clients.
  • Uphold platform guidelines regarding age-appropriate content and expression.
  • Maintain confidentiality and refrain from contacting clients directly.

Tools We Trust

You’ll use tools that let you focus on illustrating rather than chasing file specs or admin tasks. Most of our freelance illustrators work with:

  • Procreate, Clip Studio Paint, or Adobe Photoshop for drawing.
  • Slack for team communication and art manager feedback.
  • Trello for queue and deadline visibility.
  • Google Drive for submission and file hand-off.

You're welcome to use whatever setup you prefer as long as it supports layered, high-resolution exports.

What Makes You a Great Fit

Your Perspective Is Artistic and Empathetic

You understand that drawing for teens isn’t just about cool colors or dynamic poses—it’s about affirmation. You’re aware of how body image, representation, and emotional themes are essential to this audience. You listen before you sketch. You celebrate diversity through your line work. You don't just illustrate; you translate feelings into frames.

You Have a Proven Portfolio

You've completed freelance commissions (or personal projects) that show strong character work, emotional range, and teen-centric themes. Whether it’s a mood board of dreamy pastels or fierce, expression-driven character art, your portfolio speaks volumes about your storytelling range.

You're Organized and Independent

You hit your deadlines without reminders, deliver revisions with grace, and keep your working files tidy. Our remote-first process empowers you to work your hours—we trust your rhythm as long as you're responsive and transparent with delivery dates.

You're Growth-Minded

You’re open to creative feedback, eager to evolve your style, and excited about connecting with a purpose-led client base. You treat creative hurdles as invitations to explore new techniques and sharpen your artistic instincts.

Perks of Working With Us

  • Annual compensation: ★ $53,397 ★ (fully remote, project-based payments)
  • Flexible hours, built around your timezone
  • Access to a supportive, art-driven team community
  • Freedom to keep your rights to your original art (except exclusive commissions)
  • Opportunities for portfolio exposure (with consent)
  • A respectful, creative environment centered on artistic autonomy and emotional intelligence

Our Remote Environment

We’re powered by remote collaboration tools that keep creatives connected and supported. Whether you're working from your kitchen table or a co-working nook, you’ll always know what’s expected and when. Our project managers handle all client communication, so you can fully immerse yourself in creating impactful illustrations.

Let's Build Beautiful Moments Together

If you're ready to craft meaningful illustrations that teens will treasure, we want to hear from you. You'll get to co-create with thoughtful briefs, have time to hone your style, and be part of something that genuinely makes a difference in how young people see themselves.

This isn't just a freelance contract. It's a remote creative sanctuary where your illustrations become affirmations.

Sound like your kind of studio? Let’s build something beautiful together.