177 Junior Illustrator jobs in the United Kingdom

Are you ready to collaborate with our team to deliver high-quality, house-style illustrations and ensure timely revisions for seamless publication workflows?

Will you take the initiative to optimize our illustration processes and share your expertise by training colleagues and freelancers in our editorial standards and systems?

About our Team:

Elsevier and the communities we support expand the possibilities of human progress. The Lancet team within our STMJ division is committed to advancing global health through rigorous, impactful research and thoughtful discourse. We bring together a diverse group of experts to disseminate critical findings and insights that inform policy, shape clinical practice, and improve patient outcomes. Our dynamic and forward-thinking team is at the forefront of medical publishing, driving progress and inspiring innovation across the healthcare spectrum.

About the Role:

This position requires a candidate with extensive experience working on STM journals, who fully understands the demands of producing content for deadline-driven weekly publications. The successful individual must consistently deliver work that meets the highest standards of quality, speed, accuracy, and strict adherence to detailed house style guidelines.

Primarily focused on technical and scientific illustration, this role follows established style conventions and occasionally involves creative tasks, provided they remain within the bounds of house style. We are seeking someone capable of producing high-quality work from the outset; therefore, this is not a trainee position.

Candidates with backgrounds in graphic design, freehand illustration, or animation will not be suitable for this role.

Responsibilities:

• To redraw author-supplied material, including general diagrams, graphs, maps, CONSORT diagrams, charts, timelines, forest plots, and cellular/anatomical illustrations into house style, working to tight deadlines in order to ensure the on-time publication of content
• Carry out editorial/author revisions and corrections to illustrations in a timely and efficient manner whilst safeguarding in-house style and conventions
• Montage, resize, crop, retouch, and colour-correct photographs on a fast turnaround ad hoc daily basis
• Manage workflow using our content management system (WoodWing Studio) and in-house Editorial Management system
• Liaise with Illustration, Editorial and other Production staff as when appropriate
• Be proactive in formulating fast and innovative solutions regarding illustrations when required
• Training and advising other production personnel, freelancers, and editorial staff on house style and illustration policy

Requirements:

• Extensive skills in Adobe Illustrator in producing precise, accurate, and consistently high-quality work
• Excellent Adobe Photoshop skills and experience of photo retouching and colour-correction for 4-colour reproduction as well as preparing images for online use
• Knowledge of using Adobe Acrobat to convert and manipulate files
• Working knowledge of InDesign and Microsoft office
• Able to create complex illustrations from scratch using author-supplied files as source material
• Able to follow and interpret author and editor instructions and to be able to make changes to illustrations quickly and efficiently.
• Able to work well under pressure in a weekly/monthly publishing environment and to be able to adapt quickly to changing circumstances whilst handling multiple pieces of work
• Able to communicate effectively and work as part of a team as well as working on own initiative

Work in a way that works for you:

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Working for you:

We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

• Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days
• Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits
• Wellbeing programs
• Life assurance
• Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme
• Save As You Earn share option scheme
• Travel Season ticket loan
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Optional Dental Insurance
• Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children
• RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you
• Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer
• Access to extensive learning and development resources
• Access to employee discounts scheme via Perks at Work

About the business:

A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. What you do every day will help advance science and healthcare to advance human progress.

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Our client is a growing, award-winning storytelling agency based in the South Yorkshire area. We are on the hunt for a talented, midweight illustrator and designer to join their creative team. They work mainly remotely with one day in the office. Their clientele spans the Educational, Government, and Public sectors.

About the Role

We have an incredible opportunity for a midweight illustrator with live scribing and graphic design skills. The purpose of this role will be to create illustrations (both live at events and in the studio), infographics, reports, project brands and animation assets that tell the story of cutting-edge research through pictures. You'll also be hands on throughout the process, co-designing outputs with clients and research participants to change the world.

Responsibilities
:

• You'll be working in a fast-paced environment, supporting the team in delivering awesome client projects.
• You'll be an integral member of their tight knit team, be hands on with clients from onboarding through to project delivery and client aftercare
• You'll work on designing infographics, illustrations, illustrated reports, social media images, branding, websites and animation assets for client projects and marketing material.
• You'll be co-designing visual outputs with clients and research participants from diverse backgrounds, considering their feedback and ideas at each stage of the design process.
• You'll be live scribing (illustrations that happen live) at events across the UK and internationally.
• You'll be remote working for most of your time; working in the office one day a week and travelling to client meetings across the UK and beyond where appropriate

Required Skills
:

• A hand drawn style aesthetic and skill for live scribing, sketch notes and infographics.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and a wizard with an Apple Pencil, iPad and Procreate.
• Web design experience and animation experience also a plus.
• A Graphic Designer/Illustrator with a minimum of 3 years' relevant experience.
• Have a portfolio that demonstrates the ability to communicate complicated ideas simply and beautifully.
• Experience in live scribing and graphic design.
• A self-starter who shows initiative and has incredible inter-personal and communication skills - to understand our clients and work in our team you'll need to connect deeply with them
• A quick thinker, able to work in a fast-paced environment, and communicate complicated ideas quickly and visually.
• A curious mindset and a creative problem solver who cuts through complexity with sharp visual thinking skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously.

Please send CV and portfolio stating your salary expectations.

Company Description
PSI is a leading CRO with more than 25 years in the industry, offering a perfect balance between stability and innovation to both clients and employees. We focus on delivering quality and on-time services across a variety of therapeutic indications.

Job Description
The Medical Illustrator is responsible for producing medical illustrations and animations for

standalone use or in support of larger print, video, and interactive web works. This is a fulltime

remote position.

• With direction from experienced physicians and in collaboration with the team, translate medical illustration and animation requirements, including scope, to final deliverable items for project plans
• Follow iterative design processes and project plans, create and revise medical illustrations and animations using qualified digital tools
• Inside and outside formal planning processes, recommend creative approaches to designing materials for internal and external use
• Develop and maintain a library of medical illustrations and animations for the purpose of archiving, auditing, and reuse
• Appropriately manage design projects with competing priorities and deadlines
• Contribute to the oversight of art and tool budgets in conjunction with other team members
• Contribute to the maintenance and content of PSI style guides
• Conduct ongoing research and report on emerging medical illustration trends, issues, and best practices to contribute to team innovation and expertise as well as inform revisions of iterative design processes
• Occasionally apply design skills to non-medical design projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Illustration or Fine Art highly preferred
• Board certification in Medical Illustration preferred
• Full working proficiency in English
• Familiarity, from a medical standpoint, with human physiology, anatomy, and major systems.
• Working knowledge of digital design and animation tools including demonstrable skill with the Adobe Creative Suite or equivalent tools.
• Working knowledge of design best practices regarding, but not limited to, usage rights, art budgeting, and production timelines
• Experience with 2D and/or 3D animation is preferred but not required
• Scanning and digital photography experience useful but not required
• Ability to participate in a dynamic environment that thrives on team-oriented contributions
• Ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical personnel.

Additional Information
Advance your career in clinical research, coordinating a variety of tasks and learning new things while growing with the company.

We are seeking a creative artist/illustrator (preferably with 3D experience) to help bring a vibrant, immersive Diwali experience to life. This project will involve creating visuals inspired by Diwali to be projected inside a heritage building, celebrating the stories, visuals, and joy of Diwali through digital storytelling.

Job Requirements:

• Fee: £1,000 for 4 days (flexible schedule - early October 2025)

• Location: Remote / UK-Based

• Looking for an illustrator with a distinct and beautiful visual style.

• Experience in animation or projection mapping is a plus.

Contract Details:

• This is a freelance role working alongside a small, collaborative, and passionate creative team.

• We encourage applications from artists with Hindu heritage or a deep cultural connection to Diwali.

How to Apply:

To apply, please send:

• Portfolio or sample work

• Short bio

• Any relevant cultural or design experience

Deadline: 19th September 2025

Compensation:

• £50/day

• Total fee: ,000

Location: Remote / UK

Job Types: Part-time, Freelance

Pay: 50.00 per day

Expected hours: 28 per week

Benefits:

• Work from home

Work Location: Remote

Volunteer Illustrator – Mental Health App

Remote | Volunteer

Running Mammals is a mental health startup looking for a compassionate, creative Illustrator to join our volunteer team. Your work will help bring sensitive topics to life through thoughtful, emotionally resonant visuals. You'll collaborate closely with our UX/Product Designer and Graphic Designer to create a warm, supportive user experience.

What You'll Do

• Create empathetic, visually sensitive illustrations on mental health topics
• Maintain a distinctive and consistent style aligned with our brand tone
• Work with the design team to enhance the app's user experience
• Translate complex emotions and concepts into accessible, user-friendly visuals
• Manage projects from initial sketches to final assets, incorporating feedback efficiently

What We're Looking For

• Proficiency with Procreate or other industry-standard digital illustration tools
• A strong portfolio showcasing a unique style, emotional depth, and versatility
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Highly organised: clean file structures, layered assets, and quick response to feedback in fast-paced environments

How to Apply

Please send your CV and portfolio to

Join us and use your art to bring care, empathy, and understanding to mental health

About

Boxing is Love is Boxraw's official charity (no We provide structural support to young people at risk of school exclusion through our alliance network, delivering our boxing and educational programme, Fellows network, grants, partnerships, and boxing equipment. Boxing is our key spearhead to reach, engage, and resonate with those struggling in education and employment, helping young people reimagine what's possible.

We work across alliance-building, storytelling campaigns, educational programmes and research, because transforming lives through boxing takes more than just training. It takes unity to strengthen communities, stories to make the unseen visible, and education to help young people see new possibilities.

Role

This is a remote volunteer position for a Graphic Designer & Illustrator. The role involves creating visual assets such as graphics, logos, branding materials, and illustrations that bring our mission to life. You'll collaborate closely with the team to develop creative concepts and produce designs that reflect the vision and values of Boxing Is Love.

In particular, we are developing a research and knowledge catalogue and are committed to sharing insights on social media platforms. We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic about visualising abstract ideas and transforming complex information into accessible, engaging designs.

Commitment

•⁠ ⁠lexible and remote role

•⁠  me commitment is open to discussion, but typically between 2–5 hours per week, depending on projects

•⁠ ⁠W sk for reliability in meeting deadlines and attending occasional virtual check-ins with the team

What we're looking for

•⁠  oficiency in graphic design and illustration (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar tools)

•⁠  ility to translate abstract ideas into clear and engaging visuals

•⁠  eativity in developing concepts for branding, social media, and research materials

•⁠  rong attention to detail and an eye for visual consistency

•⁠  od communication skills and openness to feedback

•⁠  liability and ability to meet agreed deadlines

•⁠  terest in youth empowerment, education, or social impact

How to apply

• Please email a portfolio or examples of your work, along with your CV, to ,org. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Job Title:
Illustrator (Character Design)

Client Location:
London (Hybrid)

Starting:
08/01/2026

Pay Comments:
up to £300 per day

Hours:
Full-time

Duration:
4 weeks with potential to extend

Job Description

:We're looking for freelance illustrators with a strong focus on character design and visual storytelling

.You'll help bring unique characters to life through concept art, illustration, and 2D or 3D design

.We're open to a range of styles and aesthetics — from stylized to realistic — as long as your work shows a strong sense of personality, appeal, and design clarity

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