Inventionland Education: Comic/Illustrator

Illustrator is needed in Pittsburgh, United States.

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Client: Inventionland Education

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Contract: Freelance

Inventionland Education is powered by a 30-year history of creating innovative solutions and helping corporations turn ideas into actual products. The Inventionland Institute Curriculum follows a real-world proven 9-step method that takes student ideas from concept to working model to the business pitch.

The Inventionland Institute Curriculum is designed for cross-discipline, interactive learning to inspire and build confidence in students from diverse backgrounds and abilities. Based in Pennsylvania, the courses are aligned to state and national standards and are highly flexible to meet various grades, schedules, and delivery models.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Create full-color illustrations for children’s comic book from start to finish
• Use previous issues as a reference to replicate the art style for consistency and continuity
• Work collaboratively with our creative team to set deadlines, track progress, and troubleshoot any issues throughout the process
• Create accompanying artwork for any curriculum materials utilizing the comic book characters
• Continue to work with Inventionland Education on future comic book installments and curriculum materials on a freelance ongoing basis

What We Need:

• Strong art portfolio exhibiting exceptional skills in a variety of art styles
• Experience creating artwork for comic books or children’s books (1+ years experience preferred)
• Understanding and experience with each step of the comic art development process (drawing, inking, coloring, lettering, background art). If you have a background artist you prefer to work with, this is also acceptable.
• Ability to adapt to the desired art style
• Highly motivated and eager to take on challenges
• Ability to take direction well
• Consistent and responsive to deadlines
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work remotely
• Ability to work collaboratively with a creative team
• Availability to work on future comic issues and curriculum materials

Nice to Have

• Experience in education, STEM/STEAM learning, or curriculum material
• Located in or near Pittsburgh, PA