What we’ll be looking for in your portfolio

When you apply for any type of artist or design position here at Toca Boca, you’ll be asked to include your portfolio. Your portfolio will play a key role during our selection process, so we recommend that you make sure it’s up to date and includes what we’re looking for. So, even if you’re eager to apply right away, it’s best to take some time going over your portfolio first!

Each position will have different requirements, but we’ve gathered some general guidelines about what we typically look for in a portfolio.

Your own personal style

Your portfolio should allow your personal style to shine. We want to see something unexpected, whilst being able to understand your reference world. You should demonstrate expressive craftsmanship with attention to detail as well as a confident sense of color and shape. We’re looking for adaptability, with character expression and design which ranges from complex to something simple executed with finesse.

What we’ll be looking for in your portfolio

When you apply for any type of artist or design position here at Toca Boca, you’ll be asked to include your portfolio. Your portfolio will play a key role during our selection process, so we recommend that you make sure it’s up to date and includes what we’re looking for. So, even if you’re eager to apply right away, it’s best to take some time going over your portfolio first!

Each position will have different requirements, but we’ve gathered some general guidelines about what we typically look for in a portfolio.

Playfullness & quirkiness

At Toca Boca we’re all about playfulness and individuality. We want to see how you stand out from the crowd with a style that’s quirky and bold rather than generic. We celebrate curiosity and exploration and love to be surprised. We’re looking for something which evokes emotion and ignites our imagination. We’re not too childlike–think cute with an attitude.

Your own personal style

Your portfolio should allow your personal style to shine. We want to see something unexpected, whilst being able to understand your reference world. You should demonstrate expressive craftsmanship with attention to detail as well as a confident sense of color and shape. We’re looking for adaptability, with character expression and design which ranges from complex to something simple executed with finesse.