Junior Illustrator

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Industry: Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Description: Bobu Africa ventures with you into Africa's hidden gems, tailoring not only journeys, but unforgettable and fulfilling experiences for you. We focus on giving you life affirming and intimately designed experiences throughout Africa. They hope to reacquaint people with the African experience through their media, travel & lifestyle products and help us all strive for a better self and a more eco-friendly life. Their vision is to be the ‘go to’ nature, travel and lifestyle brand in Africa. This is represented in their logo that is inspired by the African map, people, plants and animals. It is also reflected in their brand philosophy ”Inspired By Nature”.
Job Description

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

 

 

 

Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
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