Digital Illustrator at Bloc (TechAdvance)

Bloc (Formerly TechAdvance) is a payment application development company with a strategic focus in developing and deploying niche payment companies to serve the needs of large public and private sector organisations in Emerging markets.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Digital Illustrator

Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

• No company can downplay the importance of great visual communication — and we are no different. To build a strong brand as an infrastructure company, illustrations have become an important part of our visual design system – from marketing collaterals to product design.
• In this role, we need someone who relishes in creating universes with digital brush strokes. Someone who loves to draw and experiment; can reinvent the brand every time with top quality and stellar illustration work.

What you’ll Do

• Work with the Brand & Marketing team on the full Bloc brand ecosystem (Bloc and all of its companies).
• Join a small team of designers in the Brand & Marketing team who shape everything regarding the brand — websites, social media, templates, internal communications and much more.
• Execute on all illustration briefs, from ideation through to delivery. This ranges from a brand refresh, website page, custom gift, billboard, etc.
• Think of new ways to tell the Bloc story — show them what the brand stands for, what they can expect from the product experience and what it means for them.
• Actively contribute to the look and feel of projects going on in the company across other departments to bring a level of extraordinary to every thing we ship.
• Learn about our products, employees and users to help curate experiences that will deepen their relationship with us.

Skills You Need

• Incredible craftsmanship. Willingness to see the work you create translate into results.
• Can work with a team. You understand that you are only as good as your team, and are committed to making the team successful.
• 3+ years of illustration experience, preferably freelance
• A keen eye for design excellence. You know what good design is, and understands what it takes to make it great.
• A keen understanding of brand and brand design. You understand the importance of brand and know how to express it properly through design. You also know the significant difference between brand design and graphic design.
• A strong portfolio showcasing work across a range of mediums.
• Excellent visual design and typography skills, plus an obsessive attention to detail.
• A big fan of visual communication. You understand how to use design to tell stories and inspire people.
• Can manage projects and be creative within deadlines. You know how to create the balance between giving space to iterate, and getting things shipped.

Stand out With:

• A passion for documentation. You know how to write, and can write well.
• Practical experience with the following skills: motion design, 3D design, illustrations, copywriting
• Experience creating (or working with) brand documentation, style guides, and standards.
• A hunger for rapid growth and development. You have desire to manage critique, review work, teach others and work with partners with different perspectives.

Benefits & Perks

• Fully remote. Work from anywhere you want (across the world).
• Flexible working hours. Work the best way you know how, whether you are an early bird or a night owl.
• Health insurance.
• Learning & development. Get assigned a yearly learning budget for courses, books and anything else you may want.
• Remote work allowance. Get coverage for recurring costs (internet, electricity, etc) incurred during remote work
• Reset days. Take time off when you are feeling overwhelmed, no questions asked.
• Gifts from the team at the most random of times.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.