OVERVIEW We’re looking for a freelance graphic designer or illustrator to create a set of visual assets for the Adobe Creative Apprenticeship Programme. The visual identity & language of these assets should be inspired by the thing that gets us out of bed in the morning—the creative spark. This project invites you to interpret your own creative spark and translate it into a cohesive set of visual assets. We’re looking for something personal and expressive. Work that pays homage to what inspires your own creativity and inspiration, while resonating with a new generation of emerging creatives. The end goal is to create visual assets that feel energising, human, and inspiring to encourage other programme participants to connect with their own unique creativity. PROJECT SCOPE The selected creator will be responsible for: - Brainstorming and researching for the illustrative or design approach - Designing a visual identity & language for the following assets: - An illustrated Adobe A asset - A set of 3 digital assets / illustrations to accompany the A. These could be used in several placements and activities, such as digital stickers and emojis on the Creative Apprenticeship Discord server / in presentations, etc. - A poster design with print-ready artwork, following the theme “Creative Spark”. **Note: These assets should all use the same design approach, visual language and illustrative style (if applicable). This should be treated like a brand identity for Adobe that captures “The Creative Spark.”* - Providing initial concepts for review (these can be written, sketches, or presented in a deck, as long as the visual language and direction are clear). - Conducting 1-2 rounds of revisions based on feedback. - Communicating clearly with stakeholders to ensure alignment. - Delivering final assets in required formats/sizes. TARGET AUDIENCE Our target audience consists of students and the next generation of creative professionals! They are aspiring graphic designers, illustrators, photographers, videographers, creative directors, animators, etc. THEME & DIRECTION The central theme for this project is The Creative Spark, AKA, that personal moment that ignites your creativity. This spark might be a feeling, a ritual, a memory, an observation, a sound, a place. There isn’t one “correct” interpretation. We encourage designers to explore what their creative spark looks like to them and express it visually in a way that feels authentic and personal. This could be abstract or literal, playful or reflective, bold or subtle, just make sure that it feels intentional and thoughtful. The concepts for your interpretation of this brief should be justified and well thought-out. Visually, we’re looking for work that feels: - Expressive and human - Energetic, optimistic and inspiring - Rooted in storytelling and personal perspective - Designed with a clear point of view While the deliverables should feel cohesive as a set, we’re excited to see unique interpretations and unexpected ideas, since everyone finds their creative spark in different places. The kind of work that captures the feeling of why we create in the first place. The designer (AKA you) should feel empowered to bring their own creative voice and experiences to the project. GUIDELINES While you have creative freedom with this project, we do have a few important guidelines – - No profanity or inappropriate content. - The final deliverable should have a cohesive design/direction and not feel mismatched. - Use colours that feel bright, bold, and optimistic. IDEAL TIMELINE - Project kickoff call - Send initial concept directions for review - Send the first draft - Final revisions and delivery deadline ** Note: Dates will be determined in the KO call once a candidate is selected. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BUDGET: $1000 – This includes all creative work, file exports, revisions, and communication. Payment will be made upon final delivery of approved assets. HUMAN-MADE CREATIVITY We love seeing original, human-made creativity shine through in all commissioned work created with Adobe tools. While generative AI can be a helpful part of the creative process, it should only play a supporting role—unless the project brief specifically says otherwise. All AI-assisted elements must be transparently disclosed. CREATIVE DIRECTOR Apply to this project for an opportunity to work with Morgan Hastie (@thelogolassie)!

OVERVIEW We’re looking a freelance graphic/motion designer to create 3 animated title sequences. These titles should be reminiscent of movie-like sequences, each representing a distinct world within its own visual universe. Each sequence should loop continuously. We’re looking for these titles: 1. "Work with Adobe" 2. "Adobe Creative Apprenticeship" 3. "What's Your Inspiration?" SCOPE Your responsibilities will include: - Creating a mini PDF document for each concept, incorporating a few references or storyboards. - Compiling all elements into a cohesive piece using After Effects. - Conducting 1-2 rounds of revisions based on feedback. - Maintaining clear communication to ensure alignment. - Delivering the final assets in the required formats and sizes. TARGET AUDIENCE Our target audience consists of students and the next generation of creative professionals! They are aspiring graphic designers, illustrators, photographers, videographers, creative directors, animators, etc. THEME & DIRECTION Please explore movie title sequences, think Saul Bass, Pablo Ferro etc. While you have the freedom to visualise each series in your own unique way, here are a few suggestions: - "Work with Adobe": Consider a type-heavy approach. - "Adobe Creative Apprenticeship”: Incorporate ‘open source’ video/imagery mixed with type. - "What's Your Inspiration?": Explore illustrative motifs, possibly incorporating 3D icons alongside type. The world is your oyster! Feel free to experiment with gradients, blurs, 3D effects, pixel art, and more. We’ve attached a few references to inspire your creative process. GUIDELINES While you have creative freedom with this project, we do have a few important requests: - Ensure that all text is legible and clear. - Final assets should be delivered in 16x9 (1920x1080) .mp4 format. - The animations should loop. Each sequence should last around 8-10secs, and the final videos should be approximately 3 minutes each (looped 10-15 times). - No profanity or inappropriate content is allowed. - Use bold and optimistic colours. PROCESS/TIMELINE - Kickoff call - Send initial concept directions for review - Feedback round 1 - Feedback round 2 - Final revisions and asset delivery BUDGET $ - This includes all creative work, file exports, revisions, and communication. Payment will be made upon final delivery of approved assets. HUMAN-MADE CREATIVITY We love seeing original, human-made creativity shine through in all commissioned work created with Adobe tools. While generative AI can be a helpful part of the creative process, it should only play a supporting role—unless the project brief specifically says otherwise. All AI-assisted elements must be transparently disclosed. CREATIVE DIRECTOR Apply to this project for an opportunity to work with Marija Marc (@marijamarc)!

OVERVIEW Create a conceptual photographic series of 6-8 images, responding to the theme “A Moment of Joy”. This brief challenges you to think about how you can use photography to evoke and capture an emotion in an unexpected way. You’re encouraged to think outside of the box and think of unique ways to capture this feeling. No obvious or cliché references, please! We’re looking for a thoughtful visual narrative. Think about how form, lighting, colour, angles, subject, movement or space can be used to convey joy. Focus on using techniques that help you elevate your images. The images must be cohesive and work together as a series, but we also want each individual image to shine in its own right. These could be used as standalone images for community activities, as a postcard series, or for events. SCOPE The selected creator will be responsible for: - Creating a shoot concept that responds the the brief’s theme. - Creating a mini treatment doc (delivered as a PDF); more details below. - Shooting your project. - Retouching final images (6-8 total) and delivering them. The final selected and retouched images will be delivered as full sized Hi-res TIFFs & JPGs in CMYK, RGB and sRGB formats. All images must be shot in portrait and we would like them delivered in vertical crops of 2x3, 4x5, 1x1 and 9x16. Keep this in mind when shooting. The mini treatment doc (PDF) should include: - A short about/artist bio. - An overview of your approach and ideas in response to the brief’s theme. - A visual moodboard/visual references. - Your lighting approach (this can be in studio, natural light, a lamp at home or whatever is accessible to you). - Any specific thoughts or techniques you’d like to use with your editing to push the concept. - Any other key information that makes clear your idea and how you’ll create your series. - *Please note this doesn’t need to be extensive. You can use bullet points and imagery to help explain. Please keep in mind the purpose of the treatment is for us to understand how you plan to action the shoot! THEME & DIRECTION A Moment of Joy. Keep it conceptual, cohesive and unexpected. PROCESS/TIMELINE - Project kickoff call - Create and send treatment in for review - Feedback on treatment - Shoot - Send in options for approval of selects - Retouching selects - R1 feedback on retouched images - R2 feedback if further retouching needed - Any final revisions & asset delivery BUDGET $1500 - This includes all creative work, file exports, revisions, and communication. Payment will be made upon final delivery of approved assets. HUMAN-MADE CREATIVITY We love seeing original, human-made creativity shine through in all commissioned work created with Adobe tools. While generative AI can be a helpful part of the creative process, it should only play a supporting role—unless the project brief specifically says otherwise. All AI-assisted elements must be transparently disclosed. CREATIVE DIRECTOR Apply to this project for an opportunity to work with one of our Creative Directors!

OVERVIEW We're looking for a 2D/3D Motion Designer/Animator to create a fun, 10–30 second looping animation for use on-screen at events, in social assets, or for other community activities. The goal is to create something that can stand on its own or complement other content. You can use type, a quote or phrase, illustrations, or shapes to design a cool looping animation that keeps viewers engaged. Please give us 3 slightly different variations. This doesn't have to be a total redesign or re-animation, just small changes like type and asset placement. SCOPE 10 - 30s MP4 files. Ideally, a square format at 2K (2048x2048 pixels) to make sure we can use it at various screen sizes if needed. The selected creator will be responsible for: - Brainstorming, design, and animation. - Providing initial concepts for review (these can be written, sketches, or presented in a deck). - Conducting 1-2 rounds of revisions based on feedback. - Communicating clearly with stakeholders to ensure alignment. - Delivering final assets in required formats/sizes. THEME & DIRECTION Bright, bold, optimistic and fun! Samples attached created by Hashmukh Kerai (@hashmukh). GUIDELINES While you have creative freedom with this project, we do have a few important requests . . . - No profanity or inappropriate content. - The final deliverable should have a cohesive design/direction and not feel mismatched. - Use colours that feel bright, bold, and optimistic. - Allow for the main middle graphics to be replaced if possible, leaving an animated background/edge space for other content. - Provide three slightly different variations. - Please make sure it loops. PROCESS/TIMELINE - Kickoff call - Send initial concept directions for review - Feedback round 1 - Feedback round 2 - Final revisions and assets delivery BUDGET $1500 - This includes all creative work, file exports, revisions, and communication. Payment will be made upon final delivery of approved assets. HUMAN-MADE CREATIVITY We love seeing original, human-made creativity shine through in all commissioned work created with Adobe tools. While generative AI can be a helpful part of the creative process, it should only play a supporting role—unless the project brief specifically says otherwise. All AI-assisted elements must be transparently disclosed. CREATIVE DIRECTOR Apply to this project for an opportunity to work with Hashmukh Kerai (@hashmukh)!