Illustrator
Being out on the streets advocating for animals is important, but it’s not the only way you can help animals. By joining the WTF team as an Illustrator, you will create visually compelling content that communicates our message effectively.
About We The Free
We The Free (WTF) is a passionate animal rights organization dedicated to promoting veganism and ending animal agriculture. Our mission;
We recognize that animals are sentient individuals and so we defend them.
We focus on positive and inclusive community-building in order to create a resilient network of like-minded people.
We expose the animal agriculture industry in order to end the exploitation of farmed animals and cultivate a vegan world.
Position Overview
As a Volunteer Illustrator at We The Free, you will play a crucial role in creating visually compelling content that communicates our message effectively. Working closely with the Media Team, you will contribute your artistic talents to produce illustrations, graphics, and visual assets that will be used in our campaigns, social media, and outreach materials.
Key Responsibilities
Illustration Creation: Produce high-quality, original illustrations that are visually engaging assets for social media, promotional materials, and other platforms.
Stay Informed: Keep abreast of design trends, and industry developments, and incorporate relevant elements into your work.
Visual branding - Understanding and adhering to the branding guidelines of WTF to enhance brand recall.
Content research - Gather data and resources that ensure the content is accurate, credible, and based on reliable sources.
Collaboration - Work closely with other members of the content team, to curate and/or modify the illustration to suit team goals.
Feedback and Revisions - Incorporate feedback from team members and make revisions as necessary to meet project requirements.
Timely Delivery - Complete assigned tasks within agreed-upon deadlines.
Skills and Qualifications
Creative thinking and proactive ideation
Proficient in illustration software (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, Procreate)
Strong portfolio showcasing a variety of illustration styles and techniques
Knowledge of typography, color theory, and design principles
Passion for animal rights and alignment with We The Free's mission
Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment
Excellent communication skills
Time Commitment
This is a volunteer position, and we appreciate any time you can dedicate to supporting our cause. The time commitment can be flexible based on your availability and the needs of ongoing projects.
Financial Compensation
This is a voluntary position, with potential for future paid roles. Almost every paid member of the WTF team started as a volunteer initially! (Of course, a future role cannot be guaranteed)
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement
Be your authentic self. Diversity, equity, and inclusion aren’t just words on our website, these concepts have been an integral part of our organization’s strategy since day one.
We are against all forms of discrimination, bullying, and harassment. We are respectful and inclusive toward individuals of any race, gender, species, culture, age, sexual orientation, disability, religious and political affiliation. Our policies and processes are designed to actively oppose inequities.
Creating a culture that promotes and celebrates a diverse and inclusive movement isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s also smart. To achieve our mission and cultivate a vegan world, we need a resilient and representative movement that is sustainably free to focus more of our efforts on helping animals.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about leveraging your illustration skills to drive positive change for veganism and effective advocacy, you are just who we are looking for! Fill out the application form below with all your information and our recruitment team will get in touch with you via email shortly.
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