LOCATION: Los Angeles, California

PragerU is proud to announce the launch of PragerU Kids. This is a newer program in our organization dedicated to bringing parents the resources, support, and tools to teach children about America's blessings and limitless opportunities. Our aim is to inoculate children against the indoctrination being taught in government schools today, and we will do this through a variety of edutainment content/programming, live events, newsletters, and community. We have a unique niche in providing supplemental educational material for children, all of which is non-partisan in nature. We're proud to be voted among the “Best Place to Work in Los Angeles” by LA Business Journal.

We are looking for a talented illustrator to be part of our PragerU Kids program. The Illustrator role at PragerU is a detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and a highly self-managed position. This individual needs to be capable of taking on multiple projects and working with the PragerU team to produce great Kids content that educates youth viewers from K-12.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Illustrate and design children's books, magazines, video animation assets, and additional graphics in close collaboration with authors and lead illustrator
• Translate book scripts into visually narrative layouts and spot illustrations that engage the reader
• Draw rough sketches for approval
• Lay in text from a given script to visually complement the book artwork
• Illustrate characters with story-driven poses, gestures and body language, while matching the character models of previous books and shows.
• Build final art files in efficient layers that will support the animation stage of each book 
• Research story details as needed for accuracy
• Maintain and update master templates in InDesign to uphold book quality standards
• Correctly format all internal elements; prepare pages for exports of various file types (.png, .pdf, epub)
• Organize all art files for storage and ease of access by other teams

SKILLS:

• Exceptional illustration skills - life drawing, character illustration experience a plus  
• Ability to match existing art styles and keep characters on model is a must
• Understanding how human body gestures translate into cartoon characters is a plus
• Proficiency in visual storytelling - layout compositions, color values, and character interaction that expresses a story and emotional moment
• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
• Understand the technical process of book production, and have knowledge of graphic arts procedures and processes, including preflight and QCing of files before release to print
• Able to take direction and feedback, and possess strong follow through
• A passion for children's content and design
• A desire to uphold and elevate quality standards for the company
• Enthusiastic self-starter with excellent organizational and communication skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to juggle priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly and work effectively as part of a team
• Animation skills / After Effects knowledge a plus, but not required
• Editing skills / Adobe Premiere Pro knowledge a plus, but not required

HOW TO APPLY: Please submit a resume, cover letter, and portfolio/sample work. In your cover letter, include a section explaining how your values align with ours, and why you would want to specifically work at PragerU.

WHAT WE DO: We promote American values through the creative use of educational videos that reach millions of people online. Serving all ages, our content offers a free alternative to the dominant left-wing ideology in culture, media, and education. Whether you're searching for a deeper understanding, a new perspective, or a way to get involved, PragerU helps people think and live better. To learn more about PragerU, visit http://prageru.com.

SALARY RANGE: The salary target for this role is $70,000 - $90,000. Final offer amounts depend on multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise, and most recent market data. This position is eligible for an annual bonus based on personal and company performance, in addition to our robust benefits package.__