A coloring page has to work on a home printer low on ink and still make a child reach for the crayons. You draw it that way.
Tatako is booking Illustrators for printables and activities: the pages families download from tatako.com and use at the kitchen table. You draw coloring pages, mazes, tracing sheets, word cards and routine charts in Tatako’s 2D style, with clean lines that print well at home. You work with the Art Director and the learning design team.
About Tatako
Tatako is a first-words app for parents raising a child with two languages. Parent and child do each lesson together: it takes about five minutes, there is nothing to read, and a small round octopus keeps them both company. He has eight arms, no socks, and usually loses count at seven.
The language of home stays the language of home. Tatako adds a second one on top, at a child’s pace, from the very first words. A guide voice tells the parent what to do next and can be switched off at any time. The parent leads the child through three small steps: Hear it, say it. Touch it. Name it. In the last step the picture comes back without the word, and the child names it first.
We started with English: first words and phrases, from “hello” and “mommy” to colors, animals and what the teacher says in class. Your child learns English, and the prompts, the menus and every step of guidance are in your family’s own language. Tatako works on the web, on Apple and on Android.
The role
- Remote project work, open to candidates anywhere in the world
- Fluent English
- An agreement signed before you start: your work is made for Tatako, Inc. and its rights go to the company in writing
By the end of your first project, a new set of printables is live on tatako.com, every page prints cleanly in black and white, and the words match the lessons.
What you will do
- Draw coloring pages with the octopus and the lesson words in Tatako’s 2D style.
- Design mazes, tracing sheets and simple puzzles that kids can do together with a parent.
- Create word cards and routine charts that match the words and pictures of the lessons.
- Keep lines clean and shapes simple, so every page prints well on an ordinary home printer.
- Prepare files in the formats the site needs: print-ready PDFs and web previews.
- Check each set with the learning designers for the right words, the right order and the right fit.
- Follow the Art Director’s style guide, and bring new activity ideas to every project.
What you bring
- 3+ years in illustration for kids, activity books or educational materials.
- Strong vector skills in Illustrator, Affinity Designer or a similar tool.
- A portfolio of coloring pages, activity sheets or picture books.
- An understanding of print: line weight, margins and black-and-white contrast.
- A playful eye that keeps pages simple enough for small hands and busy evenings.
- Files delivered on the dates agreed, with sources tidy enough for the next illustrator.
Bonus points
- You have designed materials for early learning.
- You can lay out text in several scripts.
Why you will love it
- Pages that end up on fridges, next to the drawings kids make themselves.
- A clear 2D style with room for your own ideas in every set.
- Project work with clear briefs and fast feedback.
How to apply
Meet the octopus at tatako.com, then email join@tatako.com with your LinkedIn profile or portfolio. Make sure it shows a portfolio of activity pages or illustrations for kids.
If your experience matches the role, our team will get in touch to discuss next steps.