Children's Visual Arts Internship 100% Remote
Children's Visual Arts & Character Development Internship Remote Position Schedule, Duration, Position Type -Contract, Part-Time, Internship -Compensation: Academic Credit or Volunteer (Unpaid) - Flexible hours to accommodate academic schedules - Minimum commitment: 3 months - Start date: Flexible - Full ownership of all intellectual property rights - 50/50 split on all net proceeds Position Overview Join Voice Up as a Children's Visual Arts Intern, creating illustrations that bring to life stories about collaboration, humility, precision, patience, and empathy. This unique opportunity combines creative artistic development with intellectual property ownership and revenue sharing, where you'll maintain ownership of your created works while receiving 50% of net proceeds from any commercial use. Your illustrations will reach children's programs worldwide, fostering character development through engaging visual storytelling. Intellectual Property & Revenue Structure - Artist maintains full ownership of all original artwork and illustrations - 50/50 split of net proceeds from all commercial use of created works - Retention of rights to use artwork in personal portfolio - Co-branding opportunities on all products and materials - Transparent quarterly revenue reporting and distribution - Clear attribution rights on all published works - Collaborative marketing opportunities - Input on product development and distribution Key Responsibilities - Create original illustrations for children's stories focusing on core values - Design character concepts that embody positive traits - Develop visual storytelling sequences - Adapt illustrations for different cultural contexts - Create age-appropriate artistic content - Participate in weekly Saturday afternoon collaborative sessions with our nationwide team of student leaders - Document artistic process and techniques - Build visual resource libraries - Contribute to product development strategies - Participate in commercial planning discussions Required Qualifications - Current enrollment in an accredited college or university - Strong illustration skills with professional portfolio - Understanding of children's visual development - Experience with digital art tools - Cultural sensitivity in artistic expression - Storytelling through visuals - Portfolio demonstrating range and versatility - Interest in character education - Basic understanding of commercial art applications Core Values Focus
- *Visual Themes**
- Collaboration: Working together and building community - Humility: Learning from others and acknowledging growth - Precision: Attention to detail and excellence - Patience: Understanding growth and development - Empathy: Connecting with others' experiences
- *Artistic Elements**
- Character design and development - Scene composition - Color psychology - Cultural symbols and representation - Emotional expression - Action sequences - Environmental design - Visual metaphors Commercial Development Opportunities - Book publication and sales - Educational materials - Digital content creation - Merchandise development - Global licensing opportunities - Character merchandising - App and digital platform integration - Educational program adoption Project Components - Character design portfolios - Story illustration sequences - Cultural adaptation guides - Scene development - Action sequences - Environmental art - Educational materials - Visual teaching guides Core Competency Development
- *Artistic Skills**
- Digital illustration - Character design - Color theory - Composition - Visual storytelling - Cultural adaptation - Style development - Age-appropriate art
- *Business Development**
- Product development - Marketing strategy - Distribution planning - Brand building - Revenue management - Commercial art applications - Global market adaptation - Educational sales Success Metrics
- *Artistic Impact**
- Illustration quality - Cultural resonance - Value communication - Child engagement - Global adaptability - Program adoption - Educational impact - Community feedback
- *Commercial Success**
- Revenue generation - Market penetration - Product development - Brand building - Licensing opportunities - Global reach - Educational adoption - Distribution success Legal Framework - Clear IP ownership documentation - Detailed revenue sharing agreement - Usage rights definition - Attribution requirements - Marketing approval processes - Distribution terms - Modification rights - Future development rights To Apply Send to Submit: - Portfolio - CV/Resume - Statement of interest Voice Up is committed to supporting artists while creating meaningful educational content that reaches children worldwide. This innovative ownership and revenue-sharing model ensures that artists benefit directly from their creative work while contributing to global character education. Career Development Benefits - Portfolio expansion - Commercial art experience - Global distribution exposure - Revenue management experience - Product development skills - Marketing expertise - Business development understanding - International network building Note: This position combines traditional internship learning opportunities with unique ownership and revenue sharing benefits. Legal documentation will be provided to protect both artist and organizational interests while ensuring clear understanding of all commercial terms. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering creativity and character development worldwide.