Illustrator - Children's Book

Twine; Remote; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading creative agency seeks an illustrator to bring Nepal’s vibrant culture to life in a children's book. This role involves creating character designs, cover art, and numerous colorful spreads. Candidates should have a strong portfolio in children's book illustration, experience in character design, and proficiency in digital tools. This position allows for collaboration with authors and is ideal for those who deeply understand local traditions. It's a fantastic opportunity to highlight Nepalese culture and engage young readers worldwide.

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio of colorful, whimsical illustrations for young children.
• Experience with children's book illustration and storytelling through visuals.
• Proficiency in digital illustration tools and preparing print-ready files.

Responsibilities

• Illustrate a children's book depicting Nepal's culture and wildlife.
• Create character designs and full cover artwork.
• Produce 12–15 double-page color spreads.

Skills

Children's book illustration

Character design

Cultural representation

Digital illustration tools

Excellent communication

Job description

Overview

Join an exciting project to bring Nepal’s vibrant culture and landscapes to life for young readers. This role involves illustrating a children’s book that follows Felix Wanderfoot, a young explorer, as he discovers Nepal’s unique traditions, wildlife, and scenery. The project aims to foster social and climate sustainability by authentically representing Nepal through local artistry and perspective. The illustrator will play a key role in shaping the visual identity of the book, ensuring that every page resonates with authenticity and creativity. This is an opportunity to contribute to a meaningful educational series and showcase Nepalese culture to a global audience.

Deliverables

• Final character designs, including a local Nepalese child and an animal sidekick
• Full cover artwork with series branding
• 12–15 double-page color spreads depicting Nepal’s culture, wildlife, and landscapes
• Illustrations for front and end matter, a cultural glossary, and interactive/scrapbook pages
• Print-ready files formatted to a specific trim size

Requirements

• Based in Nepal, with a deep understanding of local culture and traditions
• Strong portfolio of colorful, whimsical illustrations for young children
• Ability to highlight cultural details and ensure authenticity in all artwork
• Experience with children’s book illustration, including character design and storytelling through visuals
• Proficiency in digital illustration tools and preparing print-ready files
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with authors and editors
• Availability to deliver all artwork within agreed project timelines

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