Illustration & Product Design Assistant

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 and creative direction into finalized, production-ready product designs.

• Manage designs from initial handoff to final build-out.

• Take ownership of execution tasks, including variations, complete set build-outs, and file preparation.

• Prepare print and production files according to specifications.

• Create mockups and product previews for listings.

• Ensure consistency in style and branding across product sets.

• Update and maintain the living style reference as the catalog expands.

• Occasionally provide secondary ad-ops support, which may include A+ content, storefront updates, CMYK ad images, and revisions to existing product lines.

• Deliver original artwork, completed sets/SKUs, and assigned pieces on schedule while managing projects from CCO handoff to production-ready.

⛳️ Requirements

• A portfolio showcasing original illustration work with a cute, playful, kid-friendly, or product-design sensibility.

• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator for native illustration.

• Capacity to match and extend an existing art style while completing cohesive sets.

• Ability to interpret both written and verbal creative direction and translate it into finished work.

• Dependable in meeting deadlines while juggling multiple projects simultaneously.

• An early-career illustrator with genuine drawing talent and a desire to enhance illustration skills.

• Quick learner who can adopt a style rapidly and complete work independently.

• Experience in preparing print/production files to specification is a plus.

• Familiarity with children's, educational, or consumer-product fields is a plus.

• Comfort with Notion, ClickUp, and file organization tools is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

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

• Join a dedicated, mission-driven team that emphasizes trust, creativity, and collaboration.

• Enjoy the freedom of a remote position with flexible working hours.

• Learn directly from the Chief Creative Officer and build a portfolio of actual, shipped product work.

• Work in a remote-first environment.

• Benefit from paid time off and holidays.

• Gain access to learning resources and opportunities for professional development.

• Enjoy complimentary access to Hadley Designs products.

• Experience regular interactions with leadership, including the CEO and CCO.

• Enjoy the stability of a family-founded, mission-driven brand with a decade of experience.