Children's Book Illustrator & Activity Book Designer at Solardero

Job Summary


At Solardero Foundation, we believe education should be engaging, inspiring, and accessible to every child.
We are seeking a talented Children's Book Illustrator & Activity Book Designer to support the development of educational resources for children.
The successful candidate will help bring our stories and learning materials to life through compelling illustrations, character designs, and engaging activity book layouts.
The content and initial concepts have already been developed. We are looking for someone who can transform these ideas into professional, child-friendly visual materials that educate and inspire.


Responsibilities


Create original illustrations for children's educational books.
Design memorable and engaging child-friendly characters.
Develop visual assets that align with existing storylines and educational content.
Design activity book pages, including puzzles, games, coloring pages, matching activities, word searches, and other interactive learning exercises.
Prepare print-ready and digital-ready artwork.
Collaborate with the Solardero Foundation team to refine concepts and visual direction.
Revise illustrations and designs based on feedback.


Requirements


Education: HND, Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent experience.
Experience: Minimum of 2 years' experience in illustration, children's publishing, educational content design, or related creative fields.


Preferred Qualifications:


Previous experience illustrating children's books.
Experience creating educational or STEM-related learning materials.
Understanding of age-appropriate visual storytelling and learning design.
Experience preparing files for professional printing.


Skills:


Strong illustration and character design skills.
Experience creating artwork for children.
Experience designing children's books, educational materials, or activity books.
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Procreate, Canva, or similar design tools.
Strong attention to detail and creativity.
Ability to meet deadlines and work independently.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.


What We Provide


Detailed content, concepts, and creative direction.
Flexible remote working arrangement.
Opportunity to contribute to educational resources that impact children across Nigeria.