Adobe Illustrator Generalist (Windows, Remote)
Listing checked September 13, 2026 · pay as published by Mercor
Overview
Mercor seeks Adobe Illustrator generalists who have the software on a Windows PC and can open it today. You will create vector artwork, logos, and layout designs for creative, 3D, and post-production work. Mercor pays by the hour for this remote role. You must bring your own Illustrator license and computer, since Mercor does not provide software, virtual machines, or hardware. Your display setup also needs to capture screenshots above 2.5 megapixels, either from one high-resolution monitor or two displays joined as a single spanning image.
What You'll Do6
- 1Produce vector illustrations, logos, and layout designs inside Adobe Illustrator on a Windows computer.
- 2Use your own Illustrator license and Windows hardware for every task.
- 3Capture screenshots that exceed 2.5 megapixels from a qualifying monitor or dual-display setup.
- 4Join two displays into one spanning image when you use a dual-monitor configuration.
- 5Apply design skills across creative, 3D, and post-production project needs.
- 6Work as a generalist on varied Illustrator requests, from brand assets to packaging concepts.
Requirements7
- 1Hands-on Adobe Illustrator experience in real design work.
- 2Adobe Illustrator installed on your own Windows PC and ready to open today.
- 3A Windows computer that you own and control; Mercor provides no licenses, virtual machines, or hardware.
- 4Ability to capture screenshots above 2.5 megapixels.
- 5Single-monitor option: a display at or above qualifying resolutions such as 2560×1440, 3840×2160, or 5120×2880.
- 6Dual-monitor option: two displays of 1920×1080 or higher, captured as one spanning image. A single 1080p screen from that pair does not qualify.
- 7Background as a graphic designer, illustrator, brand designer, or packaging designer.
Who Should Apply
The strongest fit is a working graphic designer, illustrator, or brand and packaging designer who uses Adobe Illustrator on a Windows machine and can open the app today. You should have a portfolio of vector illustrations, logos, or layouts and a display setup that captures more than 2.5 megapixels, whether through one high-resolution screen or two spanning monitors. This role suits independent professionals who own their tools and can work on hourly assignments without company equipment. Mac-only designers who lack a Windows PC, people with a single 1080p monitor, and anyone who expects Mercor to supply an Illustrator license, virtual machine, or computer will find the role a poor match. Applications often score low when candidates cannot confirm their screen resolution or show no real Illustrator work; another common miss is applying with only final images and no sign of actual vector file creation.
Salary Insight
Mercor lists an hourly rate of $30 to $40 for this engagement. The range fits mid-level contract work for specialists who bring their own Adobe Illustrator setup. Candidates with advanced vector design portfolios and a qualifying high-resolution display tend to land closer to the top of that band.
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Open Adobe Illustrator on your Windows PC before you apply, then verify your screenshot resolution exceeds 2.5 megapixels and write the exact resolution in your profile. Pair that proof with two or three vector files or logo projects that show Illustrator as your main tool, and state your years of professional design experience.
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