Portrait artist
Does drawing all day sound like your dream job? Can you finish an A6 portrait sketch in your style in 5 minutes or less? We’d love to hear from you!
Job description
We’re looking for aspiring artists to draw and create in a range of styles live at events in London and across the UK. No professional experience is required - this is the perfect place to kickstart your career!
This is a casual, freelance opportunity, so we’ll contact you about shifts to see if you’re available. You must register as self employed, meaning you will be responsible for your own taxes.
What you'll be doing:
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You’ll have roughly 5 minutes per person to draw an A6 picture of them, portrait or full body, for guests to keep
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Working in your own style, with the mediums you’re most comfortable with - we’ll provide what you need
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Drawing up to 45 people in a 4 hour shift (up to 12 people per hour)
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Developing your technique and portfolio whilst you work
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Network with hundreds of people
You're perfect for the job if:
Essential
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You have experience practising, studying or working in the arts
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You wish you could get paid to draw all day
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You draw, paint, or create in a medium and style that could apply to our 5 minute portraits
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You’re a great communicator who’s confident speaking to people, and working around them
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You’re willing to work weekends and evenings, and travel for your shift
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You are registered as self employed in the UK, or willing and able to register as self employed in the UK prior to your first shift, as this is a freelance opportunity
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You are eligible to work in the UK
Desired
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You’re savvy on social media, willing to film and document your work for content
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You enjoy working in a fast paced environment
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You live local to London, Manchester or Bristol
What we offer:
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£25 per hour, shifts averaging between 4-7 hours (minimum of 4 hours per shift, but there are no minimum hours guaranteed each month)
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Up to £25 travel expenses paid per shift
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Work when you like!
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Your own preferred tools and mediums
How to apply:
You'll need to complete the following task before applying.
Task (10 minutes)
As part of your application, you'll be asked to submit 2 x 5 minute portraits, one of yourself and another of your choice. Your portraits/sketches should be in your own style and mediums, on A5 or A6 paper.
If you find the portraits take longer than 5-6 minutes but it still sounds like the role for you, practice does make perfect, so we’d love to hear from you again soon!
Application form (5 minutes)
To apply, please complete this short application form highlighting any relevant experience.
We will review applications as we receive them and aim to respond within 2 weeks.
Applications now open
Close at 9am on 4th December 2025
If you have any questions, please contact us
