The Lumistella Company is looking for a skilled Illustrator to join our team! The Illustrator assists the creative team in bringing ideas, characters, and personalities to life through traditional and digital illustration techniques. He/she supports the Illustrator (Lead) with all illustration needs and is involved in the execution of book creation, from concept through final production. The Illustrator will produce character artwork and original designs for a wide variety of formats, while maintaining a high level of design integrity and adherence to existing brand guidelines.

The ideal Illustrator will bring:

• Excellent traditional and digital drawing skills required;
• Superior ability to adapt to a variety of art styles;
• Minimum of five (5) years professional illustration experience;
• Children’s market background preferred, with a genuine passion for children’s books;
• 3-D illustration preferred;
• Exceptional character development experience with the ability to create multiple concept variations;
• Solid foundation of human and animal anatomy required;
• Visual storytelling capability required;
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite with a strong emphasis on Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign—on a Macintosh platform. Particularly interested in candidates with Adobe Illustrator mesh experience;
• Outstanding ability to use pose and composition to create clear and definable movements;
• Strong time management skills and ability to deliver against tight deadlines;
• Outstanding ability to reproduce established characters, styles and assets within corporate standards;
• Expert understanding of color theory;
• Strong attention to detail, quality and process; and
• Active listening skills, ability to take direction, collaborate and be a part of a team.

• Create and prepare original raster and vector-based illustrations consistent with the established band style;
• Collaborate with designers, developers, animators and writers to develop and produce character concepts and support elements;
• Participate in creative brainstorming meetings;
• Revise artwork according to feedback;
• Undertake relevant research to generate ideas relating to book and product creation;
• Work with Licensing, Marketing and New Product Development departments to transform ideas/vision into designs appropriate for a wide variety of formats including but not limited to; environment design, retail space, presentation elements, print and 3D assets; and
• Protect company assets through the proper management of asset files and adherence to company policy with regard to information security and management.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art, Illustration, or related field

Working Conditions:

• Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature and the like.
• Requires sitting for extended periods of time, standing, visual acumen, and manual dexterity for working with computer keyboards, drawing instruments, and Wacom tablet.
• Position requires presence in the office consistent with the company’s Work from Home policy and whenever necessary to fulfill the functions of the role.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements.

Who are we?

The Lumistella Company is a house of global brands driven by story. We have a passion for storytelling focused on the rich characters and timeless narrative of Santa’s North Pole. From this world born of ancient lore, the company creates joyful moments for all ages through products, entertainment and experiences. The Lumistella Company exists to preserve and elevate the magic and goodwill of Santa's North Pole universe for generations to come.

We are a family-owned company based in Atlanta, Georgia. Launched in 2005, The Lumistella Company is home to the bestselling Christmas tradition, The Elf on the Shelf®, as well as a number of other products and brands including Elf Pets® and Elf Mates™. We are in the business of Creating Joyful Family Moments and strive to bring the characters and stories of Santa’s North Pole to families worldwide through consumer products, immersive experiences and entertainment-based content. At the core of our business are the values that make us an exceptional place to work, known here at the North Pole as F.I.R.E. (Family Focus, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence.)

Despite rapid expansion, we have maintained and continue to offer a strong culture of creativity, fun, learning and respect. We believe that our employees drive our success, and we encourage both individual growth as well as extensive collaboration in a team-focused environment. We are constantly seeking talented team members who enjoy a fun and fast-paced work environment where the magic of Christmas thrives year-round!

Because of the dedication and creativity of our employees, we have continued to grow in popularity with footprints in 19 countries and 5 continents.

Want to Know More?

Working at the North Pole is like working with family. We regularly host employee events, birthday celebrations, and social activities to give us an opportunity to get to know one another and take a breather from the hustle and bustle of the North Pole. Each year, (at the discretion of our owners), our office is closed from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day, and our full-time employees are paid for this time. We recognize the need for some R&R after a busy holiday season!

We also offer competitive compensation and a robust and comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k)-plan including profit sharing, short and long-term disability, a flexible spending account for medical and childcare reimbursement, basic and voluntary life insurance, and a bonus plan.

The Lumistella Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.