Readeezy seeks 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 5–6 simple 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. View Readeezy Art Samples.What to Expect: Each Readeezy book is richly illustrated for maximum engagement and comprehension. All interns are supervised by Readeezy professional staff. 40–50 illustrations and 5–6 simple animations (e.g. tears, rain) per book; Character profiles for our Character Match prompt; Work in tandem with the author; Attend weekly Zoom check-in meetings; Communication with Readeezy staff.Qualifications: Major in Illustration or related visual arts field and/or have a portfolio of completed digital illustrations of character designs and backgrounds; Proficient in and have access to digital drawing software and graphics tablet; Interested and willing to illustrate mature-looking, teen and collegiate-level characters and lively backgrounds; Creativity and imagination with a keen eye for color, balance, layout, and visual storytelling; Proficient in components of Google Drive, especially Docs; Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills; Able to work independently and collaboratively; Self-motivated and deadline-driven.Along with meeting the above qualifications, intern candidates are required to provide a letter of recommendation from someone who has worked closely with you, such as a professor, employer, instructor or a mentor. The letter should speak to not only your talent but also your ability to commit to a schedule and complete quality work in a timely manner. Please note: All applications that do not follow the above guidelines will not be considered.