About the role
Practise explaining an idea through thumbnails, a selected sketch and a finished illustration. You will learn to test whether the picture still communicates when placed inside a page.
What you will practise
- Draw alternative thumbnail concepts and discuss the intended meaning of each.
- Refine a reviewed sketch and test a small-size version in a sample layout.
What you will learn
- Learn to explain an idea visually and keep an illustration readable within a real layout.
- Document your work, respond to feedback, and explain what is ready for review and what still needs help.
What you should bring
- Drawing fundamentals, familiarity with an illustration tool, and a few personal or school samples.
- Willingness to ask questions, keep clear notes, and revise work after feedback. Professional experience is not required.
Examples of work in this role
- Thumbnail concepts and one finished practice illustration.
- A layout or size test with notes about readability and revisions.
Working arrangements
- Keep progress, questions, and blockers visible through the agreed communication channels.
- Availability, working hours, equipment needs, and any location eligibility requirements will be discussed during recruitment.
- Training tasks require review. Supervision, school requirements, training hours, start date, and any allowance must be agreed before the placement begins.
- Live systems, publishing, and client commitments require authorisation. Begin with practice environments or reviewed drafts appropriate to the task.
What to include in your application
- Use the application form and include your CV, availability, and a short explanation of why this work interests you.
- Include a school or personal project where possible. If this is a school OJT placement, state your course, required hours, intended dates, and any school documentation requirements.
- Share sketches and a finished image. Explain what the illustration should communicate and which parts you drew yourself.
- Share only work you have permission to disclose. A redacted sample or a clear explanation is fine when client work is confidential.