Sr. Illustrator
Job description
About the role
Roku is on the lookout for a Senior Illustrator to lead the illustration efforts for a variety of brand campaigns and platform experiences. This role is centered around crafting compelling visual narratives that resonate with key product lines and overarching brand initiatives. The successful candidate will possess a robust background in commercial illustration, demonstrating both design proficiency and strategic insight.
Key facts
What you'll do
- Lead the illustration efforts for brand campaigns, sponsored content, and marketing strategies that highlight Roku's products.
- Develop visual concepts and narrative frameworks that effectively communicate Roku's brand identity across its various platforms.
- Oversee illustration projects from their inception through to completion, ensuring alignment with specific product lines or initiatives.
- Guide and mentor fellow illustrators and creative collaborators to deliver high-quality illustrations that adhere to brand standards.
- Create illustrations that effectively blend storytelling elements with clarity and commercial appeal.
- Work closely with creative, marketing, sales, and business teams to ensure that all visual content aligns with brand and business goals.
- Present creative concepts and final work clearly, explaining the rationale behind design choices and representing the Creative team in discussions across departments.
- Develop scalable illustration techniques and toolkits that can be applied to ongoing projects.
- Integrate AI tools into the creative process to enhance exploration, iteration, and production while preserving a strong creative vision.
- Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced setting while maintaining high standards of craftsmanship and consistency.
- Champion the brand's voice and style in all visual outputs.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of experience in illustration, brand design, or visual storytelling specifically for campaigns.
- A portfolio that demonstrates strong narrative capabilities and a diverse range of aesthetic styles in illustration.
- Proven track record in art direction, particularly in leading illustration projects for campaigns or notable commercial endeavors.
- Strong strategic insight with experience in guiding other illustrators or designers in their work.
- Excellent understanding of illustration fundamentals, including composition, color theory, hierarchy, form, and visual storytelling techniques.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator and Photoshop, as well as Figma.
- Familiarity with illustrations designed for product or user interface contexts.
- Experience in developing assets, toolkits, and systems that can be utilized across different platforms.
- Ability to make independent creative choices and lead projects with broad strategic direction.
- Strong communication skills for effectively presenting work and collaborating with both creative and non-creative team members.
- Comfort working within established brand guidelines while also contributing innovative ideas and a distinct perspective.
- Experience utilizing AI tools within a professional creative workflow.
- Ability to excel in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
Skills & tools
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop), Figma
- Strong grasp of illustration techniques and principles
- Familiarity with AI tools to enhance creative processes
Practical notes
For candidates based in California, the anticipated annual salary for this position ranges from $112,500 to $130,100. Compensation packages are customized based on individual qualifications, including skills and geographic location. This role includes benefits such as health insurance, equity awards, life insurance, disability coverage, parental leave, wellness programs, and paid time off.
Roku promotes a hybrid work model, with teams generally working in the office from Monday to Thursday, while offering flexible remote work options on Fridays.
Roku is committed to fostering diversity and provides reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process. If you require assistance, please reach out to EmployeeRelations@Roku.com.
At Roku, we cultivate a culture that emphasizes collaboration and innovation. We seek to surround ourselves with talented individuals who are not only skilled but also enjoyable to work with and possess a sense of humor. We believe in the strength of independent thinkers who can generate bold ideas and achieve outstanding results through teamwork.