Webstacks - Illustrator / Animator

Illustrator is needed in San Diego, CA, United States.

Client: Webstacks

Location: San Diego, CA

Contract: Part-time, Contractor, Contractor

Job Description

As an Illustrator & Animator at Webstacks, you will collaborate with the Design team on a diverse range of illustrations and animations for website projects with B2B tech clients, from newly-funded startups to international enterprises. Your role will include the entire process from initial creative ideation through successful implementation onto a website. You will work closely with our Design team to plan and execute illustrations and animations that are impactful and aesthetically pleasing.

Type of Work: Part-time, 20-30 hours/week

Location: South America - Remote (Pacific Standard Time working hours)

Hourly Rate: $20-25/hour

Requirements

Experience & Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in creating digital illustrations and animations, preferably for a wide range of web projects in various graphic styles; from detailed Product UI to Infographics
• Expertise working with modern animation formats such as Rive, Lottie, GIFs, MP4, and performance-optimized graphics for web
• Strong understanding of illustration & animation principles, methodologies, and software
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven track record of translating complex concepts into visual illustrations using modern collaboration tools such as Figma, Slack, and G-Suite applications
• Self-motivated attitude with the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment, adapting to real-time changes in illustration/animation scopes

Additional Information

Responsibilities:

• Create a diverse range of illustrations and animations for different client’s websites using content briefs and best practices for implementing performance-optimized visuals.
• Communicate with Designers on illustration/animation details, fulfillment timelines, and client revisions.
• Uphold high standards of quality, ensuring both creative and technical outputs meet or exceed client expectations and industry best practices.
• Collaborate effectively with Design teams in Figma and Slack to review illustrations and animation storyboards and page specifications.
• Collaborate with Design and Engineering teams to implement illustrations and animations for client website projects, ensuring seamless integration into client websites.

Benefits and Perks:

• An energetic, motivating, and fun culture.
• Work with some of the best minds in the tech space.