Job description
We are a sustainable luxury business based in London, looking for a number of artists/ part-time cartoonists or illustrators to join our growing team of artists on a part-time/freelance basis. The successful candidates will customise and paint bags, shoes and accessories in a variety of styles, from cartoons to calligraphy, using acrylic paints.
Cartoonist & Custom Accessories Artists Wanted (Freelance + Winter Contract)
Location: London | Contract: 3 Days/Week (Nov-Dec) + Ongoing Freelance
We're looking for skilled cartoonists and custom artists to create eye-catching, character-driven artwork on trainers and accessories for our winter pop-ups, with the potential for ongoing freelance work.
Contract details:
November-December: 3 days per week, including Saturdays & Sundays
Outside those months: Freelance basis
Bonus:
Background in sneaker art, fashion or streetwear culture
Experience in live customisation at events/pop-ups
If you're creative, detail-obsessed, and love turning kicks into art, we want to hear from you.
Send your portfolio, availability, and a short intro to your email/Instagram handle
Job Requirements
What we're looking for:
Strong cartoon-style illustration skills
Experience customising footwear/accessories
Skilled in Angelus leather paints, paint pens, acrylics, and pencils
Reliable and confident working live on-site or to commission
Portfolio showcasing your work
Job Responsibilities
We're looking for several talented cartoonists and custom artists to join our creative team this winter for a high-profile pop-up activation inside London's most prestigious department store.
In collaboration with one of the most iconic cartoon brands in the world, artists will paint live on accessories for customers as part of an immersive customisation experience.
To be the best fit for this project, you need:
* Ability to communicate clearly
* Dedication to meet project deadlines in a timely manner
* Attention to detail
* True passion for freehand painting.
* Willingness to sign an NDA
Job Overview
* Job Title: In House Cartoonist
* Hours: Part-time
* Role: Creative
* Contract: Temporary
* Closing date: Mon, 15 Sep 2025
* Location: London
Photography and PSD skills are necessary
To be considered for this role, you need to submit your portfolio.
Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.
Payment pro rata
Job Type: Temporary
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
Education:
* Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)
Work Location: In person