Adobe Illustrator Designer Needed for Vector Graphics and Illustrations

We're seeking a talented Adobe Illustrator Designer to create stunning vector graphics, custom illustrations, icons, and brand assets with precision and creativity.

Key Responsibilities:

Create vector illustrations and graphics using Adobe Illustrator

Design custom icons and icon sets

Develop logo concepts and brand identities

Create infographics and data visualizations

Design packaging and label artwork

Develop character designs and mascots

Create patterns and textures

Design typography and lettering

Prepare print-ready artwork with proper bleeds

Convert raster images to vector format

Create style guides for brand consistency

Deliver files in multiple formats (AI, EPS, SVG, PDF)

Required Skills:

3+ years of Adobe Illustrator experience

Expert-level proficiency in vector design

Strong understanding of color theory and composition

Typography and lettering skills

Knowledge of print production requirements

Brand identity and logo design expertise

Icon design and illustration skills

Attention to detail and precision

Creative problem-solving abilities

Portfolio showcasing diverse Illustrator work

Adobe Illustrator Expertise:

Pen tool mastery for precise paths

Shape building and pathfinder operations

Gradient mesh and complex gradients

Brushes (calligraphic, scatter, art, pattern)

Symbols and symbol libraries

Clipping masks and opacity masks

Blend tool and blend modes

Transform and distort tools

Live Paint and Image Trace

Artboards and multiple layouts

Typography and text effects

3D effects and perspective

Design Services:

Logo design and branding

Icon design (flat, line, 3D styles)

Custom illustrations (editorial, commercial)

Infographics and charts

Packaging and label design

Pattern design (seamless repeating)

Character design and mascots

Vector portraits and caricatures

Typography and hand lettering

Business card and stationery design

Social media graphics

Print materials (posters, flyers, brochures)

Style Expertise:

Flat design and minimalist

Line art and outlines

Geometric and abstract

Organic and hand-drawn

Modern and contemporary

Vintage and retro

Isometric illustrations

Cartoon and character design

Realistic vector illustrations

Technical illustrations

Icon Design:

Flat icons

Line icons (stroke-based)

Filled and outlined styles

3D and isometric icons

Glyph icons

Consistent icon sets

Multiple sizes and formats

Pixel-perfect alignment

Grid-based design

Logo Design Process:

Concept development and sketching

Multiple logo variations

Black and white versions

Color palette selection

Typography pairing

Logo guidelines and usage rules

Scalability testing

File formats for all uses

Print Design Requirements:

CMYK color mode for print

Proper resolution (300 DPI)

Bleed and safe zones

Spot colors and Pantone matching

Die-cut and special finishes

Print-ready PDF generation

Color separation knowledge

File Formats & Deliverables:

Source files (.AI with layers)

Vector formats (EPS, SVG)

PDF (print-ready and web)

PNG (transparent background)

JPG (high resolution)

Multiple sizes and variations

CMYK and RGB versions

Editable and flattened versions

Branding Assets:

Logo (primary, secondary, submarks)

Icon library

Color palette with codes

Typography specifications

Pattern library

Illustration style guide

Brand guidelines document

Social media templates

Technical Skills:

Color management (CMYK, RGB, Pantone)

Pathfinder operations

Anchor point manipulation

Bezier curve mastery

Layer organization

Swatches and color libraries

Custom brushes creation

Effects and appearance panel

Exporting for web and print

Creative Software:

Adobe Illustrator CC (latest version)

Adobe Photoshop (integration)

Adobe InDesign (for layouts)

CorelDRAW (optional)

Affinity Designer (optional)

Additional Skills:

Understanding of printing processes

Vector conversion from sketches

Hand-drawing and sketching

Tablet usage (Wacom, iPad Pro)

Animation preparation (After Effects handoff)

Web design knowledge (SVG optimization)

Quality Standards:

Clean, organized paths

Proper layer naming

Minimal anchor points

Smooth curves

Consistent stroke weights

Aligned and snapped elements

Scalable at any size

Professional presentation

Deliverables:

Fully editable Adobe Illustrator files (.AI)

Vector formats (EPS, SVG, PDF)

High-resolution raster files (PNG, JPG)

Multiple color variations

Black and white versions

Different size variations

Style guide and usage notes

Print-ready files with bleeds

Web-optimized SVG files

Font files or outlined text

Budget: $35 - $75/hour or $500 - $3,000 per project (depending on complexity)

Timeline: 1-4 weeks (depending on project scope)