Posted at: 30 January

Freelance Illustrator

Company

CompanySuperside

Superside is an Oslo-based B2B AI-powered creative service specializing in scalable design solutions for enterprises and scale-ups, with a global reach.

Remote Hiring Policy:

Superside is a fully remote company, hiring talent from various regions around the world, with team members located across 57 countries and 13 time zones.

Job Type

Contract

Allowed Applicant Locations

Worldwide

Salary

$8 to $16 per hour

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Job Description

We are seeking skilled Illustrators specialized in illustration for animation, with a strong focus on storyboarding and character illustration. This role supports creative and AI training use cases that require clear visual storytelling, expressive characters, and animation-ready illustrations. The ideal candidate is comfortable translating concepts, scripts, or prompts into structured visual narratives and illustration assets that are designed to be animated.

Key responsibilities

    • Create a wide range of illustrations, including: Storyboards to define sequences, pacing, and visual flow, character illustrations with clear expressions, poses, and consistency & supporting visual elements (props, environments, key frames) as needed
    • Translate briefs, scripts, or references into clear visual storytelling.
    • Maintain visual consistency across assets. Follow creative guidelines, style references, and client specifications.
    • Conduct self-quality checks to ensure clarity, consistency, and professional-grade o

Required Skills & Qualifications

    • Strong illustration skills with a focus on storyboarding and character design.
    • Excellent design skills and understanding of modern style conventions and techniques.
    • Solid understanding of: Visual storytelling and sequencing, composition, perspective, and framing & character anatomy, expression, and movement
    • Proficiency with digital illustration tools (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Procreate, or similar).
    • Ability to work from written briefs, references, or loose concepts.
    • High attention to detail and consistency.
    • Ability to balance creativity with structured requirements.

      • Nice to Have 
    • Experience working with animation or motion design teams.
    • Familiarity with animation pipelines and handoff requirements.
    • Background in animation studios, motion branding, or digital storytelling.
    • Experience contributing to AI training datasets or structured creative tasks.
    • Portfolio showcasing storyboards and character-driven illustration work.

$8 - $16 an hour
Role Type: This is a long-term freelance engagement.
Project Duration: The project is expected to run for approximately up to 12 months, offering significant stability for a freelance role.
Time Commitment: We expect a minimum dedication of 10 - 15 hours per week, and up to 50 hours per week. We are looking for partners who are interested in collaborating for periods ranging 1 to 12 months.
Important Application Notes

Application Process: Successful candidates who meet our technical requirements will receive an email detailing the next steps.

Selection Timeline: Due to the high volume of applications, we are only able to contact shortlisted candidates. If you do not receive an update from us within four (4) weeks of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful at this time.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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