Illustrator Internship
Illustrator Internship
Readeezy, a digital library for struggling teen and older readers, is seeking talented and self-motivated Illustrators to join our intern cohort. As an illustrator, you will work closely with Readeezy staff and authors to develop rich illustrations for a 3,500-4,000 word story (40-50 pages) and minimal animations that will engage our target audience. You will be responsible for illustrating an entire book, from character design and sketching drafts to formulating the cover art. Work will be in keeping with professional standards for publication. Although this is an unpaid internship, it provides the opportunity to be a published illustrator and to use work on personal portfolio.
Who we are
Readeezy is a digital library specifically designed for struggling teen and older readers to improve their literacy outcomes as well as social and emotional growth. Our books include the following features: age-respectful storylines at an accessible reading level; illustrations throughout; checks for understanding using gaming as stealth assessment; critical thinking/problem-solving questions; assessment of non-academic learning (e.g., relationships, empathy, identity).
About our Readers
Readeezy’s target audience consists of struggling, disabled older readers; therefore, we focus on publishing high-interest, low-reading-level stories that have illustrations on every page. These types of stories are engaging for their age group and can be easily read and understood by them. Unfortunately, a lot of books that are accessible to struggling readers are tailored towards elementary students. Older students are not interested in the juvenile content of these books. Our vision is to create a digital library that will help them enjoy reading again.
Read a sample of our books at readeezy.com
Qualifications
- Major in Illustration or related visual arts field
- Proficient in and have access to digital drawing software and graphics tablet
- Portfolio of completed illustrations
- Creativity and imagination with an eye for color, balance, and layout
- Proficient in components of Google Drive, especially Docs
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Able to work independently and collaboratively
- Self-motivated and deadline-driven
What to Expect
Each Readeezy book is richly illustrated for maximum engagement and comprehension. All interns are supervised by Readeezy professional staff.
- 40-50 flat illustrations and 5-6 simple animations (e.g. tears, rain) per book
- Character profiles for our Character Match prompt
- Attend weekly Zoom check-in meetings
- Work in tandem with the author
- Communication with Readeezy staff
Learning Outcomes
Students will:
- Gain hands-on practical experience illustrating a chapter book for a unique audience while keeping with professional standards for publication
- Expand their composition, design, and storytelling skills as well as demonstrate an understanding of visual literacy and other artistic concepts
- Develop better written and verbal communication skills by applying their own creative knowledge, insight, and ideas within a professional setting and working under editor’s guidance
Technical Skills Involved
- Storyboarding/Thumbnailing
- Character design
- Animating
- Sketching
- Lining
- Coloring
- Composition
Credit
This internship is unpaid, but eligible for academic or course credit if approved by your educational institution. Students seeking this option should inquire with their academic advisor. Employers will work with the student and college advisor on achieving desired learning outcomes and completing all necessary paperwork. No more than 15 hrs per week. Accepting applicants for Spring, 2025. Please indicate the semester for which you are applying. This internship follows the US Department of Labor internship guidelines.