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
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 role focuses on developing engaging visual narratives that help children worldwide understand and embrace these essential values through art.
Key Responsibilities
– Create 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
Required Qualifications
– Current enrollment in an accredited college or university
– Strong illustration skills
– Understanding of children’s visual development
– Experience with digital art tools
– Cultural sensitivity in artistic expression
– Storytelling through visuals
– Portfolio demonstrating range
– Interest in character education
Position Details
– 100% remote position with flexible scheduling
– Part-time commitment (hours adjustable to academic schedule)
– Unpaid position eligible for academic credit (subject to university approval)
– Duration: One academic semester
Core Values Focus
**Visual Themes**
– Collaboration: Working together
– Humility: Learning from others
– Precision: Attention to detail
– Patience: Taking time to grow
– Empathy: Understanding others
**Artistic Elements**
– Character design
– Scene composition
– Color psychology
– Cultural symbols
– Emotional expression
– Action sequences
– Environmental design
– Visual metaphors
What You’ll Gain
– Children’s illustration expertise
– Cross-cultural art experience
– Character development skills
– Story visualization abilities
– Global art perspective
– Letter of support from Voice Up’s founder upon successful completion
– Professional portfolio development
– International network
Project Components
– Character designs
– Story illustrations
– Cultural adaptations
– Scene development
– Action sequences
– Environmental art
– Educational materials
– Visual guides
Core Competency Development
**Artistic Skills**
– Digital illustration
– Character design
– Color theory
– Composition
– Visual storytelling
– Cultural adaptation
– Style development
– Age-appropriate art
**Value Communication**
– Visual metaphors
– Emotional expression
– Cultural sensitivity
– Message clarity
– Age accessibility
– Universal symbols
– Story progression
– Impact measurement
Voice Up Publishing Inc. believes in using art to teach children essential values that foster positive global citizenship.
Key Objectives
– Create engaging illustrations
– Develop memorable characters
– Communicate values visually
– Build cultural bridges
– Foster understanding
– Inspire creativity
– Share global stories
– Measure impact
Ideal candidates will demonstrate:
– Artistic excellence
– Cultural awareness
– Visual storytelling
– Digital art skills
– Character design
– Communication ability
– Global perspective
– Value alignment
Special consideration given to candidates with:
– Children’s book illustration
– Animation experience
– Cultural art studies
– Education background
– Digital art portfolio
– Global art exposure
– Character design work
– Publishing experience
This role offers the opportunity to create meaningful art that shapes young minds while building cross-cultural understanding. The ideal candidate will combine artistic talent with cultural sensitivity and understanding of child development.
Project Focus Areas
– Character development
– Scene illustration
– Value visualization
– Cultural adaptation
– Educational integration
– Digital creation
– Global distribution
– Impact assessment
Voice Up Publishing Inc. is committed to using art to teach universal values to children worldwide. We welcome applications from artists who can create engaging, meaningful illustrations that resonate across cultures.
Note: Strong portfolio demonstrating ability to create child-friendly illustrations is essential. Understanding of cross-cultural art and symbolism is highly valued.
Success Metrics
– Artistic quality
– Cultural resonance
– Value communication
– Child engagement
– Global adaptability
– Program adoption
– Educational impact
– Community feedback
This position requires both artistic talent and understanding of how to communicate complex values to children through visual storytelling.
