Junior Illustrator at Bobu Africa

What You'll Be Doing

• Illustrate characters, animals, and lively scenes for children educational books, activity kits, and storytelling visuals,
• Create illustrations inspired by nature, Afro-folk, and traditional African motifs
• Design illustrations for merchandise like notebooks, tote bags, wall art, apparel, and stickers
• Collaborate with designers to visualize African nature and tales as well as learning materials
• Contribute to product mockups, packaging art, and playful brand campaigns
• Add humor, imagination, and just the right amount of magic to each brush stroke.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor degree in Arts and Design (Illustration) or any similar creative field.
• Proficient in Procreate, Adobe Illustrator, or other digital drawing tools
• Experience: 1–2 years (a strong portfolio is your best resume!)
• You draw like it’s your first language — from elephants in boots to dancing mangoes.
• A playful, Afrocentric style or the ability to develop one
• Comfortable with feedback and open collaboration
• Bonus if you’ve worked with kids' content or Afro-inspired merchandise before

What You’ll Love

• Work closely with creatives, designers, and culture enthusiasts
• A chance to shape how kids and the world see African Nature, wildlife and Culture.
• A fun, playful team that appreciates creativity, imagination, and culture