Illustration Consultant
Length: (Contract - 8 Weeks)
Day Rate: £300 per day via Umbrella~
Location: London - ideally hybrid working
Overview
We're looking for an experienced Illustrator to work with a fintech client's in-house creative team on an 8-week contract. You'll take an existing illustration concept and develop it into a clear, scalable visual language that can be used consistently across the brand's customer experiences. This is a great opportunity to shape a core part of a growing brand identity.
The Role
- Refine and elevate an existing illustration style into a cohesive system
- Work closely with the internal team to define how illustration fits within the wider brand
- Ensure the style works across marketing, digital, and product touchpoints
What You'll Do
Develop a distinctive, recognisable illustration style
Ensure it scales from simple UI elements to more detailed storytelling
Create guidelines covering:
- Composition and layout
- Shape and construction
- Colour usage
- Levels of detail
- Use across different channels
Deliverables
- A defined illustration language
- Clear usage guidelines
- A set of example illustrations
- Source files and supporting documentation
- Guidance for future use and development
What We're Looking For
- Experience creating illustration systems for established brands
- Strong conceptual and visual design skills
- Experience across both marketing and digital product work
- Strong skills in vector illustration and Figma
- AI-assisted workflow experience (nice to have)
Portfolio
We'd like to see work that shows:
- A range of branded illustration styles
- Strong visual storytelling
- Clear, adaptable design across different formats
