Artist – Children’s Story Creation Ipad App | Equity Offer

We want to be fully transparent: while the job posting on Wellfound requires listing a salary range, please note that we do not offer traditional cash compensation. Instead, we provide equity in the company through a shareholder agreement as compensation.

As a startup, most team members balance their work on Dreambook with freelance or part-time jobs. Initially, we’re seeking a commitment of 10-20 hours per week, with flexibility for meetings as needed. Thank you for understanding, and we appreciate your interest in being part of this journey!

About Us:

We are Chronicle Creations Inc., a startup building Dreambook, an adaptive learning tool designed to empower children to create their own stories. Our mission is to inspire children’s creativity by combining storytelling and art in an interactive, child-friendly platform. Our team includes professionals in software engineering, education, and finance, all committed to making Dreambook a success and supporting young creators in bringing their imaginations to life.

Our Team:

• Charles David Jameson (CEO) – 8 years in education and tech, leading projects that combine learning and creativity.
• Andrew Schools (CTO) – 25+ years in software engineering and DevOps, specializing in Kubernetes, cloud infrastructure, and automation.
• Jennifer Chan (CFO) – 14 years in finance, raising millions for tech startups and leading multiple M&A exits.
• Gabriel Pantoja (CMO) – UX research and customer experience expert, specializing in behavioral science and organizational development.
• Edwin Hui (Principal Software Engineer) – 20 years in system development, specializing in Java, Python, AWS, and financial tech solutions.
• Muhammad Khan ( Lead iOS Developer) – 10+ years in iOS development, experienced in Swift, UIKit, and AI-driven mobile applications.
• Ashish Bahl ( iOS Developer) – 10+ years in iOS development, experienced in Swift, UIKit, and AI-driven mobile applications.
• Oleksandr Razumnyi ( iOS Developer) – 6+ years in iOS development, experienced in Swift, UIKit, and AI-driven mobile applications.
• Lucas Costa ( Machine Learning Engineer) – Specializing in image generation and AI alignment, with research experience in computer vision and deep learning.
• Edgar Gomstyan (ML Ops) – Specializing in AI infrastructure deployment.
• Brian Brasher (Art Director) – 30+ years as an illustrator, having designed icons, emojis, and stickers for major platforms like Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram.

Our Culture:

At Chronicle Creations, every team member holds equity and is personally invested in the company’s success. We value creativity, collaboration, and shared ownership. The details of equity will be discussed during the interview process.

What We’re Looking For

Chronicle Creations is hiring a Senior 2D Artist & Icon Illustrator to help shape the visual heart of Dreambook, our iPad-first storytelling platform for children ages 3-8. Reporting to the Art Director, you’ll produce everything from crisp, kid-friendly iconography to richer scene art and celebratory screens—ensuring every pixel invites young readers to explore and create.

If you thrive on turning a style guide into production-ready assets, can scale your craft from micro-icons to detailed illustrations, and enjoy rapid iteration in a small, mission-driven team, we’d love to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Design a cohesive icon system covering settings, characters (dragons, robots, princesses, dinosaurs, etc.), UI actions, badges, and micro-illustrations—all optimized for iPad Retina displays and Apple’s Human Interface Guidelines.
• Create more detailed 2D artwork when the moment calls for it—menu backgrounds, onboarding scenes, and milestone illustrations with extra depth and ambience.
• Export clean, multi-resolution assets (PNG/SVG/PDF, 1×–4×) ready for SwiftUI integration and touch-target requirements.
• Work closely with our Art Director, UX designers, and iOS engineers to slot assets seamlessly into the product, responding quickly to play-test feedback from kids and parents.
• (Bonus) Add subtle motion using Lottie, Spine, or After Effects—think dragon wings fluttering or confetti bursts after a story is saved.

What You’ll Need

• 8+ years of professional 2D illustration or game/app asset production, including substantial icon-system work.
• A portfolio that shows range—polished icons plus mid-detail UI/scene art, ideally for kid-centric brands or products.
• Expert command of vector & raster tools (Figma, Illustrator, Photoshop, Procreate, etc.) and disciplined file-naming/export habits.
• Deep understanding of visual design for early readers—bold shapes, high contrast, clear silhouettes, and playful storytelling through imagery.
• Strong collaboration & communication skills—you can explain visual choices to non-artists and iterate without ego in an agile environment.
• Bonus points for:
  • Lottie / Spine / After Effects animation experience
  • Familiarity with SwiftUI, SpriteKit, or Unity asset pipelines
  • Knowledge of accessibility best practices for children’s products

Join us and help tens of thousands of budding storytellers see dragons, robots, and their own imaginations spring to life—one magical asset at a time.

• We encourage interested candidates to visit our website at www.chroniclecreations.co to learn more about our team and vision.

We look forward to reviewing your application!