Krita Expert

Job Title: Krita Expert

Job Type: Contract

Location: Remote

Job Summary

Join our customer's team as a Krita Expert and help shape the future of creative AI systems. We’re seeking talented illustrators with a passion for digital artistry and deep expertise in Krita to execute structured, end-to-end illustration workflows within a virtual environment. Your creative process will directly contribute to training next-generation AI on authentic artist behaviors.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop full-fledged digital illustrations in Krita, from initial sketch to final polish, while adhering to best practices and structured layer management.
• Perform hour-long, live illustration workflows in a virtual machine, capturing each step of your process for AI training purposes.
• Demonstrate and articulate your creative decision-making, effectively communicating both written and verbally with the team.
• Collaborate closely with project coordinators to ensure workflows meet high standards and align with AI research objectives.
• Utilize advanced Krita features and tools, sharing insight into professional techniques and methodologies.
• Provide clear documentation and feedback on your workflows to support continuous improvement of AI systems.
• Uphold a high level of organization, structure, and quality across all artwork produced.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in Krita with a professional or extensive freelance portfolio showcasing complete illustration projects.
• Mastery in digital illustration and structured layer-based workflows from rough sketch to refined artwork.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on articulating creative processes and feedback.
• Hands-on experience in using Krita’s advanced features, brushes, and layer management tools.
• Ability to consistently work independently within virtual environments and meet project goals.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to producing polished, high-quality art assets.
• Proven ability to document and communicate workflow steps clearly for technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience training or collaborating with AI or machine learning teams on creative projects.
• Background in art education or content creation around digital illustration tools.
• Familiarity with recording and explaining digital illustration workflows for educational or research purposes.