Illustrator

Our Entertainment client is seeking an Illustrator to join their team for the next 8+ months, 40 hours/week. This role is fully onsite 5 days a week in Emeryville, CA. Role SummaryThe Illustrator will support the development of franchise publishing content by creating and refining layouts, clean-up artwork, and painted illustrations for film tie-in books and franchise extension stories. This role partners closely with artists, editors, designers, and freelance contributors to ensure artwork meets creative standards, project objectives, and production deadlines.Top Must Have Skills Significant expertise in digital illustration, with advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop. Strong ability to create illustrations across a variety of artistic styles. Excellent drafting and drawing skills with a strong understanding of composition and visual storytelling. Proven time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously. Experience collaborating with cross-functional creative teams and providing art direction or feedback on commissioned artwork. Additional Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Illustration, Fine Art, or a related creative discipline. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey ideas clearly and persuasively. Experience supporting publishing, entertainment, or franchise-based creative projects preferred. Ability to review, revise, and refine artwork to meet creative and production requirements. Detail-oriented, highly organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities Create and assist in the development of layouts, clean-up artwork, and painted illustrations for publishing programs and franchise extension content. Collaborate with artists, editors, and designers to ensure creative alignment throughout title development. Gather and organize visual references and source materials for freelance artists. Support the management and art direction of freelance illustrators, providing feedback and revision guidance as needed. Review and revise commissioned artwork to ensure quality standards and asset delivery requirements are met. Maintain consistency with established visual styles while adapting artwork to support a variety of projects and audiences. Manage multiple assignments simultaneously while meeting project timelines and production deadlines. Contribute to the overall creative development of publishing content through strong artistic execution and collaboration. In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment.Benefits Email Your Resume In Word To Meggan.Sharma@jobalert.creativecircle.com Looking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the position with you. Clicking apply is the best way to apply. Please do NOT change the email subject line in any way. You must keep the JobID: linkedin : MS14-1996735L576 -- in the email subject line for your application to be considered. Meggan Sharma - Recruiter, National Delivery For Creative Circle to represent you for this opportunity, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa such as a H-1B, TN, or O visa. We do not support or provide training for STEM/OPT programs. Additionally, you must be physically located in and perform the work for our client in the United States.This is a new role. This job was first posted by Creative Circle on 09/08/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. 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