Illustrator - Contract

Twine; United States; Remote; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

A leading freelance marketplace seeks an Illustrator for a contract role focused on creating engaging illustrations for a children's book. The role is fully remote, allowing for flexible working hours and will involve collaboration with the author to bring story concepts to life. This position is ideal for a creative individual with a strong portfolio in children's literature. The contract role offers future collaboration opportunities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in illustration, preferably for children’s books.
• Strong portfolio showcasing creativity and character design.
• Ability to communicate effectively and incorporate feedback.

Responsibilities

• Create original, high-quality illustrations for children’s book.
• Collaborate with the author to interpret story concepts visually.
• Deliver artwork in digital formats for print and e-book.

Skills

Illustration experience

Creativity

Character design

Digital illustration tools proficiency

Effective communication

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Procreate

Job description

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This opportunity is ideal for a creative illustrator passionate about children’s literature and visual storytelling. The project involves developing engaging, age-appropriate illustrations for a new children’s book, supporting the vision of an early childhood professional. The role is fully remote, offering flexibility in working hours and location. The project is in its early planning stages, with a flexible timeline and the potential for future collaboration on follow-up work.

Deliverables

• Create original, high-quality illustrations tailored for a children’s book audience
• Collaborate closely with the author to interpret story concepts and characters visually
• Deliver artwork in digital formats suitable for print and e-book publication
• Revise illustrations based on feedback to ensure alignment with the book’s tone and message
• Meet agreed-upon milestones and deadlines as the project progresses

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in illustration, preferably for children’s books or similar projects
• Strong portfolio showcasing creativity, character design, and storytelling through visuals
• Proficiency in digital illustration tools (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Procreate)
• Ability to communicate effectively and incorporate feedback constructivelySelf-motivated, organized, and able to work independently on a remote basis
• Availability to commit to a flexible project timeline

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Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Art/Creative

Industries

Book Publishing