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We’re Recruiting an Illustrator

August 25, 2021

We’re looking for an Illustrator to join our team

As we continue to expand we are looking to grow our team and require an experienced Illustrator to join Vocal.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced individual to join our Creative Team in the role of Illustrator. The role will change daily, so you must be adaptable and not afraid of change as our evolving business is constantly changing (for the better). We have grown by 21 new team members over the last 18-months and are currently looking for an additional 10 new team members, 6 of which will join our Creative Team. It is an exceptionally exciting time for Hudson Outsourcing with our expansion into the US.

You must have an abundance of common sense, be bright and be willing to input creative ideas and take strong notes to ensure our Director and Management Team do not need to repeat actions and activities. With clients in 24 countries, you must be willing to research, understand and implement illustrative campaigns across a range of different cultures.

The role will involve working on the creative needs of Hudson Outsourcing and it’s six divisions, Hudson Succeed, Hudson Discover, Hudson Procure, Hudson Labs, Vocal and Alpha. Hudson’s 1,000+ client’s (mainly SMEs but operating around the world) and our sister business, the Hudson Publishing Company. The Directors of Hudson also own several product-developmentcompanies, specifically for the children’s market and aimed at those who love exploring fantasy worlds, so the chosen candidate will be instrumental in driving forward these brands, creatively – using illustration to bring concepts to life.

No two days will be the same for this role, so time management is essential when ensuring all projects are moved forward at equal pace.

Person Specification

  • You will need to be exceptionally creative with an awesome portfolio of illustrations for both B2B and B2C markets. Anything for the kid’s market would be a huge advantage.
  • You will need to approach a vast range of different projects with creativity and versatility.
  • You’ll have experience designing for SMEs and Corporate, operating both B2B and B2C – butthe bulk of your work will be aimed at the children’s market.
  • The successful candidate will be able to effectively prioritise and remain focused underpressure, be adaptable to change and responsive in an atmosphere of constantly shifting priorities.

Do you?

  • Display excellent creative/conceptual thinking and idea generation skills?
  • Have the ability to work within specific styles set by another artist?
  • Have very strong traditional illustration skills in a variety of media?
  • Have a strong ability to think in 3D and draw in perspective?
  • Have experience in 2D Character Design?
  • Understand and implement a great use of colour, light and shadow?
  • Understand and can show experience in digital Illustration?
  • Have the ability to problem-solve project briefs and consider various routes to ensure deliverydeadlines are met?
  • Advance briefs by thinking creatively and challenging the creators / authors you work with?
  • Have the ability to lead in world creation?You can truly make this role your own, managing your own workload. With unlimited access to our Directors, so you can pitch new creative concepts for moving our projects forward whenever you want.The successful candidate will work in a Creative Team of 9, and a wider team of 45 here in the UK, and a growing team in the States

Additional Information

Location – Durham

Salary – £25,000 (annual increases)

Hour – Monday – Thursday 9am-5.30pm and Friday 9am-5pm

Holiday – 20 days per annum plus bank holidays

How to apply

Please send your CV to Jill Hudson – jill@hudsonprocurementgroup.co.uk – alongside your portfolio. 

Please note this salary is non-negotiable.

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