Navy Peony is a vibrant stationery lifestyle brand born from the creative spirit of Southeast Asia. Since 2018, we’ve been crafting expressive, design-forward products that empower people to live authentically and creatively. From vision board stickers to travel collections, our designs help people manifest dreams and preserve memories of their life journeys.
We’re looking for a talented Illustrator with a passion for hand lettering, illustration, and visual storytelling. This is a full-time remote position where you will collaborate with a passionate, cross-functional team across Southeast Asia. You’ll be at the heart of our product design process—conceptualizing, illustrating, and crafting impactful designs that resonate with our customers around the world. This role is ideal for someone with a deep appreciation for type as a form of expression and the ability to tell stories through lettering and visuals.
- Conceptualize and design original stationery and lifestyle products that reflect Navy Peony’s aesthetic and brand identity.
- Create original artwork through illustration, hand lettering, color palettes, and visual composition.
- Research design trends and market opportunities to inform product concepts and keep our offerings fresh and relevant.
- Explore competitor products and customer preferences to identify opportunities for distinctive, commercially appealing designs.
- Translate creative briefs into product designs by developing concepts, artwork, and initial digital mockups.
- Collaborate with the product manager and creative director to refine concepts and ensure designs align with brand and business objectives.
- Prepare production-ready artwork and design files using Adobe Creative Suite and Procreate.
- Review customer feedback and product performance to inform future design decisions and improve our creative direction.
- Maintain visual consistency across product designs while exploring new creative approaches and illustration techniques.
- 5+ years of proven experience in product design, digital illustration, commercial graphic design, or a related creative field.
- Advanced digital illustration skills focusing on digital drawing, vector layouts, and custom hand-lettering.
- Demonstrated experience building brand assets, visual identity systems, or cohesive product branding.
- High proficiency in industry-standard tools including Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Procreate.
- A strong eye for color palettes, balanced composition, custom typography, and visual storytelling.
- The ability to interpret creative briefs and independently deliver polished artwork to strict production standards.
- An understanding of design trends, customer preferences, and how to translate inspiration into compelling products.
- A diverse creative portfolio that clearly showcases original artwork and thoughtful design execution.
- Strong command of English and great communication skills.
- Consistently meets deadlines with excellent attention to detail.
- Adaptable and able to work in various design styles and project requirements.
- A deep appreciation for meaningful, beautiful stationery and lifestyle design.
- Committed to continuous learning and professional development.
Preferred Qualifications
- A sharp understanding of retail design trends and the ability to translate market inspiration into commercially successful products.
- Familiarity with print manufacturing setups including CMYK limitations, vector dielines, or luxury finishes like foil stamping.
- Experience creating digital product mockups to preview artwork seamlessly on physical merchandise.
- You’ll enjoy work-life balance. We offer generous paid time off—including vacation days, sick leave, and public holidays—and support a 35-hour work week with flexible hours. As a remote-first team, you can work from home, your favorite café, or while traveling. As long as you’re delivering great work, where you do it is entirely up to you.
- You’ll be equipped to do your job well. We’ll provide the tools, equipment, and software you need to thrive. We also contribute to your health insurance, government-mandated social contributions, and offer a wellness allowance to support your well-being.
- You’ll leave your mark: Your work will appear on products that inspire travelers, dreamers, go-getters, and memory-makers.
- You’ll be a learner and a mentor. You’ll be given the time and resources to deepen your craft, and when you’re ready, you’ll lead by example—sharing your skills with our team of artists and helping them grow into well-rounded creatives.
- You’ll help shape our identity. From websites and packaging to social media, your art will breathe life into every touchpoint of our brand.
- You’ll create with meaning. Every design you craft will help a traveler capture a memory, a dreamer work toward their goals, or a journaler express their passions.
Who You’ll Work With
We are a team of learners, creators, and explorers. We value honesty, curiosity, and growth—and we pursue excellence while staying humble.
- We are lifelong learners. We constantly seek new ways to expand our knowledge and sharpen our craft. While we take pride in delivering high-quality work, we stay grounded in the belief that there’s always room to grow. Our commitment to both personal and professional development drives us to embrace new ideas, skills, and challenges—keeping us at the forefront of our industry.
- We are driven by meaningful impact. We focus on what truly matters—prioritizing work that moves us closer to our biggest goals. Guided by results, we pursue our objectives with intention and clarity, cutting out distractions and eliminating efforts that don’t contribute to our greater purpose.
- We lead with integrity. Honesty, trust, and accountability are the foundations of everything we do. We’re committed to doing what’s right—for our customers, our team, and ourselves—even when no one is watching. We do not lie, cheat, or steal—and we do not tolerate behavior that compromises our values.
- We thrive on curiosity. We actively seek knowledge by asking questions and anticipate the same in return. Our curiosity fuels a genuine interest in understanding the details of others’ work, and we embrace feedback on our own without defensiveness. This shared mindset fosters a culture of continuous learning, growth, and collaboration.
- We are data-driven. We rely on data to uncover meaningful insights, make informed decisions, and continuously improve in our pursuit of excellence. We believe that what can’t be measured can’t be understood—and what isn’t understood can’t be improved.
If you’re a passionate Designer and Illustrator, who is excited about helping people live more intentionally and creatively, we’d love to hear from you.
🎨 To Apply:
Please submit your resume, portfolio, and a short intro about yourself to hannah@noteworthie.com.
- Applications without portfolios will not be considered.
- Open to applicants based in Southeast Asia.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
