Volunteer Staff Artists
Torch & Tinder Press is an independent publisher dedicated to freedom, truth, and cultural resistance.
We’re building a team of Volunteer Staff Artists to collaborate on Embers Quarterly and other Torch & Tinder Press projects. Staff Artists will create original illustrations, cover art, and visual elements that bring our publications to life.
Key Responsibilities
Produce artwork, illustrations, or design elements for Embers Quarterly, Substack features, and Core Collections.
Collaborate with the editorial team and Art Director to match visual tone and layout needs.
Propose creative ideas or standalone pieces that align with the Press’s ethos.
Ensure submitted work meets basic technical requirements for print and digital formats (guidance provided).
Qualifications
We’re looking for someone who:
Enjoys creating art in any medium and is comfortable sharing work digitally.
Can meet agreed-upon deadlines for accepted assignments.
Is open to feedback and collaborative review.
Shares our commitment to truth, cultural memory, and creative resilience.
Bonus if you have:
Experience with illustration, design, or visual storytelling.
Familiarity with print-ready formats.
Interest in text–image hybrid forms.
Ideal For
Artists looking for opportunities to publish and share their work.
Students, retirees, freelancers, or working artists who want flexible, project-based contributions.
Anyone eager to shape the visual voice of an emerging independent press.
What We Offer
The opportunity to publish art with an independent press.
Collaboration with a creative, supportive team.
Public acknowledgment for contributions (opt-in).
Access to all Torch & Tinder’s publications and resources.
Membership in Refuge Bonne Foi, our shared community of practice, alongside other aligned projects.
Position Type: Volunteer (Remote)
Reports to: Art Director / Founder
Time Commitment: Flexible, assignment-based
Contact: info@torchandtinder.org