Graphic Designer / Illustrator Needed – Create Logo & Art Direction
I plan to kick off a cartoon and illustration project inspired by Belltown, Seattle — its grit, humor, history, nightlife, and contradictions. I’m looking for a graphic designer/illustrator to create the logo (wordmark) and visual style that can be used to expand into different characters & cartoons. Graphics will primarily be used for merch. This is not a corporate branding project.
Creative Direction (High-Level)
- Cartoonish but gritty
- Messy in a confident way
- Inspired by graffiti, street art, underground comics, alt-weekly illustrations
- Strong point of view is more important than technical polish
Deliverables
- Primary logo (wordmark)
- 1–2 alternate logo treatments (e.g. simplified, black & white, sketchy)
- A visual direction that can scale into cartoons, characters, merch, posters, etc.
What We’re Looking For
- Strong illustration skills
- Comfort with expressive, imperfect, hand-drawn styles
- Experience with street-inspired, cartoon, or editorial illustration is a plus
- Ability to translate a sense of place into visual work
What Success Looks Like
- The logo feels unmistakably tied to Belltown
- It makes people laugh, smirk, or feel seen
- It doesn’t feel generic or overworked
- It looks better with wear, repetition, and time
To apply, please include:
- Portfolio (especially illustration, cartoon, or street-inspired work)
- A short note on why this project interests you
- Any relevant past work that shows humor, grit, or strong point of view
Apply Now
Apply Now
Creative Direction (High-Level)
- Cartoonish but gritty
- Messy in a confident way
- Inspired by graffiti, street art, underground comics, alt-weekly illustrations
- Strong point of view is more important than technical polish
Deliverables
- Primary logo (wordmark)
- 1–2 alternate logo treatments (e.g. simplified, black & white, sketchy)
- A visual direction that can scale into cartoons, characters, merch, posters, etc.
What We’re Looking For
- Strong illustration skills
- Comfort with expressive, imperfect, hand-drawn styles
- Experience with street-inspired, cartoon, or editorial illustration is a plus
- Ability to translate a sense of place into visual work
What Success Looks Like
- The logo feels unmistakably tied to Belltown
- It makes people laugh, smirk, or feel seen
- It doesn’t feel generic or overworked
- It looks better with wear, repetition, and time
To apply, please include:
- Portfolio (especially illustration, cartoon, or street-inspired work)
- A short note on why this project interests you
- Any relevant past work that shows humor, grit, or strong point of view
Apply Now
Apply Now