Junior Designer - Children Books

Posted on: 
September 5, 2024

Junior Designer - Children’s Books

Location: Remote  

Company:  

CUKIBO  

Job Type: Full-Time equivalent  

(Europe time zones, no 9 to 5, focus on quality, results and speed of execution)

About Us:

CUKIBO is a dynamic startup dedicated to creating unique, personalized children’s books that inspire and engage young minds. Our mission is to bring stories to life with inclusive, vibrant illustrations that resonate with kids and parents alike. We’re looking for a passionate Junior Designer to join our creative team and help us make reading an unforgettable adventure for children around the world.

What We’re Looking For:

We are seeking a talented Junior Designer with a passion for illustrating children’s books. If you have a creative flair, experience in the Adobe ecosystem, and a love for storytelling through visuals, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Illustration: Contribute to the creation, editing and illustration of children’s books, ensuring that artwork is engaging, imaginative, and suitable for the internal brief.
  • Book Cover Design: Design eye-catching covers for our children’s books that capture the essence of the story and appeal to our target audience.
  • Print Preparation: Prepare files for printing, ensuring they meet industry standards for resolution, color, and layout.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with our creative team to bring stories to life, offering your input on design concepts and visual storytelling.
  • Adobe Suite Proficiency: Utilize your strong skills in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, to edit and refine illustrations and book layouts at a good speed of execution.
  • Communication: Communicate effectively in English, both in writing and speaking, to collaborate with team members and present your ideas clearly.

Minimum Requirements (all below requirements are required):

  • Experience: At least one project or portfolio showcasing your experience in illustrating children’s books. (A must requirement - no consideration otherwise)
  • Adobe Expertise: Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, and other Adobe Creative Suite tools. (A must requirement - no consideration otherwise)
  • Book Design: Experience in designing book covers and preparing children’s books for printing. (A must requirement - no consideration otherwise)
  • English Proficiency: Ability to communicate in English at a conversational level, both written and spoken.
  • Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail, particularly when it comes to preparing files for print and ensuring the highest quality of work.

Why Join CUKIBO?

  • International exposure: Work on projects that allow you to see your creativity and work taking shape as stories for kids all around the world.
  • Impactful Work: Contribute to a mission-driven company that values inclusivity and the power of personalized storytelling.
  • Remote Work: Enjoy the flexibility of working remotely all the time. All of our team is fully remote. Experience and comfort in working remote is of course a must.
  • Growth Opportunities: Be part of a growing startup with opportunities to expand your role as we grow.

How to Apply:

If you’re excited about this opportunity and meet the minimum requirements, we’d love to see your portfolio! Please send your short CV, more importantly your portfolio (or at least one project) to hr@cukibo.com.  

Join us at CUKIBO and help us create magical, personalized stories for children around the world!  

Hurry up, we will close the search as soon as we find the right person. We guarantee a quick decision after application. We will not reply to applicants who are not meeting the minimum requirements clearly disclosed in the ad.

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