Associate Illustrator, Product Design

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Philippines, +5 more countries.

📋 Description

• Develop new artwork and complete sets in the established style of Hadley Designs across various product lines.

• Illustrate original characters, motifs, patterns, and scenes with a charming, child-friendly aesthetic.

• Transform the Chief Creative Officer's concepts into finalized, production-ready product designs.

• Oversee the design process from initial handoff to final implementation.

• Manage execution offload, including variations, comprehensive set build-out, and file preparation.

• Prepare print and production files according to specifications.

• Create mockups and product previews for online listings.

• Ensure consistency in style and branding across product sets.

• Maintain the living style reference document.

• Provide occasional support for secondary advertising operations, including A+ content, storefront updates, CMYK ad images, and revisions.

⛳️ Requirements

• A portfolio showcasing original illustration work that reflects a cute, playful, kid-friendly, or product-design aesthetic.

• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator for native illustration work.

• Ability to replicate and expand upon an existing art style.

• Skill in interpreting written and verbal creative direction to produce completed work.

• Dependable in meeting deadlines while juggling multiple projects simultaneously.

• Experience in preparing print/production files to specifications (preferred).

• Familiarity with the children's, educational, or consumer-product industries (preferred).

• Comfort with Notion, ClickUp, and file organization tools (preferred).

• Entry-level position; a genuine talent for illustration and a desire to grow as a creator.

🏝️ Benefits

• Your contributions will directly influence how families engage with learning through the Hadley Designs brand.

• Become part of a dedicated, mission-driven team that values trust, creativity, and collaboration.

• Enjoy the flexibility of a remote role with adaptable working hours.

• Remote-first work culture.

• Paid time off and holidays provided.

• Access to learning resources and opportunities for professional development.

• Complimentary access to Hadley Designs products.

• Regular engagement with leadership, including the CEO and CCO.

• Stability from a decade-long family-founded, mission-driven brand.