Freelance Illustrator

T-Shirt Illustration Stipend Opportunity / $200 Stipend
Meet Me in the Sunset
An apparel collection inspired by love, remembrance, and the connections that stay with us.
Design for a Purpose. Create Artwork People Will Wear.
Organization: Ollie’s Angels Foundation, Inc.
Position Type: Short-Term Project / Portfolio Opportunity
Compensation: $200 Stipend
School: Ringling College of Art and Design
Student Status: Current Student Preferred
Major: Illustration or Related Field
Location: Remote Collaboration
Project Overview
Ollie’s Angels Foundation is seeking a talented Ringling College Illustration student to create original artwork for our upcoming “Meet Me in the Sunset” apparel collection, featuring beach-inspired T-shirts, hoodies, and fundraising merchandise. The selected design will help bring the collection to life while supporting the mission and charitable work of Ollie’s Angels Foundation.
Company Description
Ollie’s Angels Foundation Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in remembrance of Elana Korey, whose compassion and love for animals inspire the organization’s mission. The foundation focuses on youth safety and advocacy through Project 802, including initiatives like Catch A Safe Ride™, student-athlete outreach, and impaired-driving awareness programs that empower young people. In honor of Elana’s lifelong dedication to animals, the organization also supports shelters, rescues, and sanctuaries. Volunteers and supporters help advance programs that promote safer communities and greater compassion. The foundation offers meaningful opportunities for creative individuals who want to contribute to social impact and animal welfare.
Artistic Vision
Create an original, beach-inspired illustration featuring a beautiful sunset, a college-aged woman, and her Golden Retriever looking toward the horizon.
The beach and sunset should be central elements of the design, while the overall composition and artistic style are open to creative interpretation. Additional elements may include footprints and pawprints in the sand, a baby sea turtle, meaningful angel numbers, the Ollie’s Angels football, and Foundation messaging thoughtfully incorporated into the artwork.
The finished design should feel meaningful, hopeful, and visually compelling while also translating beautifully to apparel.
Ideal Candidate
A current Ringling College of Art and Design student with strong illustration and visual storytelling skills, a creative eye for meaningful and emotionally resonant artwork, and an interest in creating original work for a nonprofit cause.
The ideal candidate is open to creative collaboration and feedback while bringing their own artistic style and perspective to the project.
Why This Project Is Unique
The selected artist will have the opportunity to create original artwork for an Ollie’s Angels Foundation apparel collection designed to raise awareness and support our charitable programs and life-saving initiatives.
The artwork may be featured on T-shirts, hoodies, and other fundraising merchandise and shared with supporters across the country, giving the selected artist a meaningful real-world project to add to their portfolio.
Portfolio-Building Opportunity
Gain real-world design experience, develop apparel-ready artwork, collaborate directly with nonprofit leadership, and create a professional portfolio piece that will be used as part of an active nonprofit fundraising and awareness campaign.
Role Description The Freelance Illustrator volunteer will create visual assets that support Ollie’s Angels Foundation’s youth-safety, advocacy, and animal welfare initiatives. Day-to-day tasks may include developing digital illustrations for social media campaigns, educational materials, and outreach presentations; creating graphics that align with existing branding; and preparing artwork for online and print use. The role also involves collaborating with team members to translate program messages into engaging visual narratives, refining concepts based on feedback, and adhering to project timelines. This is a volunteer, remote role, offering flexible hours and the opportunity to contribute creative work from any location.
Qualifications
Strong foundational art skills, including Drawing and Painting.
Proficiency in Digital Illustration and Graphics creation for online and print materials.
Experience or familiarity with Graphic Design principles, such as layout, composition, and color use.
Ability to use common illustration and design software (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Procreate, or comparable tools).
Attention to detail, ability to follow brand guidelines, and openness to constructive feedback.
Strong communication skills and reliability in meeting agreed-upon deadlines in a remote setting.
Portfolio demonstrating relevant illustration or design work; nonprofit or advocacy-related projects are a plus.
Interest in youth safety, advocacy, and animal welfare, with a commitment to the foundation’s mission and values.

Work arrangement
Yes