Illustrator

Digital IllustratorDepartment: Content Strategy & Development

Reports To: President

Type: Volunteer/ Part-Time (flexible based on need)

Location: Remote (Must be in USA)About Deliverance Charities

Deliverance Charities develops, inspires, and empowers communities for economic success. Our programs provide tools for independence — from transitional housing to self-sufficiency training — and share powerful stories of transformation through our Tales from the Unfortunate book series.

We believe in the power of storytelling to change lives. Through art, writing, and community engagement, we aim to give voice to those overcoming hardship and finding courage to rebuild their lives.

Position Summary

The Digital Illustrator will play a key role in bringing Deliverance Charities’ stories, campaigns, and educational materials to life through impactful visuals.

This position combines creativity, empathy, and storytelling — helping translate our mission into art that resonates emotionally with supporters, clients, and partners.

You will collaborate with the Content Strategy, Digital Marketing, and Resource Development teams to create original illustrations for:

• Storytelling projects (Tales from the Unfortunate, Tales Along the Way)
• Awareness campaigns (Community Issues, Rebuild Program, Acts of Kindness)
• Fundraising materials, event promotions, and merchandise designs

Key Responsibilities

• Create original digital illustrations that capture the tone and emotion of Deliverance Charities’ stories and campaigns.
• Design visual assets for blogs, newsletters, social media, and event marketing.
• Develop illustrated characters, backgrounds, and story scenes for the Tales from the Unfortunate and Tales Along the Way series.
• Collaborate with writers and the web content team to produce cohesive visual-story projects.
• Design illustrations for educational materials, infographics, and reports.
• Prepare artwork for print and digital use (including shirts, flyers, or digital downloads).
• Contribute creative ideas to enhance storytelling and campaign visuals.

Skills & Qualifications

• Proficient in digital illustration tools (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Procreate, or similar).
• Strong understanding of visual storytelling, composition, and emotional tone.
• Ability to adapt art style to match existing brand identity.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Passion for social impact, storytelling, and community development.
• Portfolio demonstrating storytelling-focused or character-based illustration work.

Preferred (but not required)

• Experience in nonprofit or mission-driven design work.
• Knowledge of social media graphics, motion art, or light animation.
• Familiarity with printing and merchandise layout preparation.

Benefits of Joining

• Contribute to meaningful projects that uplift real lives.
• Build a professional portfolio through published work in storybooks, campaigns, and events.
• Gain visibility and credit across Deliverance Charities’ platforms.
• Collaborate with a creative, purpose-driven team dedicated to empowerment and storytelling.

How to Apply

Submit your résumé, a short statement on why you’d like to join Deliverance Charities, and a link to your digital portfolio to executive@delivercharity.org.