Senior Illustrator (CGI/3D)

Summary

Join Newsweek's in-house team as a highly creative Illustrator, contributing to the visual identity of our magazine covers, features, and branded storytelling. You will create original illustrations for various platforms, translating complex ideas into powerful visuals. Collaboration with the art director and editorial staff is key. This role demands a strong portfolio showcasing conceptual illustration work, ideally in photographic or CGI styles, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and 3D software. The ideal candidate will possess advanced skills in rendering techniques and a deep understanding of visual storytelling. Flexibility in working hours is required.

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of experience creating editorial illustrations, photo-illustrations, or concept-driven visual artwork
• A portfolio showcasing original, conceptual illustration work, ideally in photographic or CGI styles
• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator); experience with 3D software (ZBrush, Maya, Cinema4D, Blender, etc.) is a strong plus
• Advanced knowledge of rendering techniques, lighting, shading, and texturing in 3D environments
• Deep understanding of composition, visual metaphor, color, and storytelling
• Ability to respond quickly to briefs and turn around high-quality visuals under tight deadlines
• Familiarity with print and digital editorial workflows
• Strong communication skills and openness to feedback and collaboration
• A passion for current affairs, pop culture, and provocative editorial storytelling
• Excellent written and spoken English; flexibility in working hours

Responsibilities

• Create original, editorially compelling illustrations for feature stories, magazine covers, digital platforms, and branded content
• Produce work that balances bold concepts with aesthetic clarity—often translating abstract, intellectual, or controversial ideas into powerful visuals
• Develop a consistent visual language in line with Newsweek’s evolving editorial voice
• Collaborate closely with the art director, photo team and editorial staff from ideation to final execution
• Work across a variety of media, including photographic collage, digital painting, 3D renderings, and mixed media
• Maintain high standards of production quality, detail, and originality across all projects
• Manage multiple assignments and meet tight weekly and monthly deadlines
• Adapt and evolve artwork for use in motion graphics, video treatments, online storytelling, and social media campaigns

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with AI graphic design tools, such as Runway, Firefly, etc
• Experience with and understanding of motion graphics and animation