Illusion Artist
Salary
£23.53 per hour
Hours
45-50 hours estimated
Location
London
Closing Date
16 March 2026
Position Type
Temporary
Advert expires on
16 March 2026
Main Duties
Job Description
Location: Central London (West End)
We are recruiting a student illusion artist to create hyper-real, perspective-based artwork for three outdoor installations in Central London. The concept centres on making the city appear as though it is “glitching” through large-scale visual distortions.
The Installations:
- Phone Box Installation (Hero Piece): A red London phone box transformed using perspective distortion (melted, stretched, fractured effect). Artist to propose and design the illusion.
- Floor Vortex (2m x 2m) – Open Forecourt Location: An anamorphic spiral creating the illusion of depth when viewed from the correct angle.
- Floor Vortex (2m x 2m) – High-Footfall Station Area: A bold, attention-grabbing perspective illusion designed to engage commuters.
Estimated Time Commitment:
Approximately 45–60 hours total, suitable for a focused 1–2 week project depending on experience.
Skills and Experience Required
Personal Specification
- Strong portfolio demonstrating trompe-l’oeil, anamorphic, or illusion-based work
- Ability to design for real-world scale and precise viewing angles
- Confident preparing high-resolution, print-ready artwork
- Strong conceptual thinking and attention to detail
If you’re skilled in illustration, digital art, 3D design, or perspective-based drawing, we’d love to see your work. Please submit your CV, portfolio showing relevant work.Shortlisted candidates may be asked to provide a concept sketch or mock-up for the project — this is about demonstrating creative thinking and understanding of perspective, not prior large-scale installations.
Disability Confident Employer
We can confirm that we are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 1-3) who can welcome a wide-range of disabled applicants within our level of training.
Equal Opportunities Statement
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, regardless of their race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and caring responsibility. We are committed to offering a working environment where everyone is valued and feels appreciated.