Putumayo Digital Media represents the globally recognized Putumayo brand (www.putumayo.com), which has been releasing world music compilations for over 30 years with hundreds of releases that explore culturally rich music from Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia, and beyond. We are seeking a talented illustrator or painter to create original cover artwork for our ongoing digital release program of approximately two albums per month.
Our visual identity is rooted in the folk naive tradition: hand-painted quality, character-driven, culturally specific, bold, and warm. We are now looking for artists who can create new illustrations that are consistent with the look and feel of its previous covers while being designed for primarily digital context in which our albums are currently enjoyed.
Each cover should feature one to four figures set against a richly textured background. The mood is celebratory, positive, dynamic, inviting, and features a rich color palate. Every release represents a specific cultural tradition, and we take accuracy and authenticity seriously. No AI-generated work will be accepted.
As a digital-first label, covers must perform at streaming thumbnail scale as well as full resolution. Artwork is also animated for use on Spotify Canvas, YouTube, social media, and other platforms, so files must be structured accordingly.
We are open to artists anywhere in the world. We are looking for both a primary ongoing collaborator and potentially a small roster of artists for different cultural regions or moods.
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