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Children’s Book Illustrator Needed

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We are looking for a dedicated illustrator to form a long term partnership with us for the production of a children's book series. The first step to be considered as our illustrator is given in the "HOW TO APPLY" section below, after a summary of the two phases for the project. Please read everything carefully before applying.


Phase 1: Paid Test Assignment

Shortlisted illustrators will complete a paid test consisting of:

  • 2 finished interior illustration spreads (full color)

  • 1 front cover concept sketch
    TIME FRAME for paid test assignment = 10 days.


Style & Audience

  • Target audience: children ages 4–8

  • Illustration style: warm, expressive, storybook-appropriate

  • Medium: digital illustration suitable for print

  • Subject matter: animals (must maintain consistent proportions and expressions)

  • Final artwork must meet Amazon KDP print specifications (bleed, trim, margins)

Requirements -- Applicants must:

  • Have prior experience with children’s picture books

  • Demonstrate ability to illustrate a 32-page narrative

  • Provide children’s book samples (not general illustration only)

  • Communicate clearly and reliably (24–48 hour response expectation)

  • Be comfortable with revisions and feedback

  • Deliver print-ready artwork 
    NOTE: AI-assisted workflows are acceptable only if fully disclosed, original, and under the illustrator’s creative control. Final artwork must be consistent, editable, and suitable for commercial publication with clear usage rights.

🚫 Please do not apply if you:

  • Cannot commit to deadlines

  • Are unavailable for revisions

  • Only want short or concept-only projects

Full Project Scope (Phase 2)

  • 32 interior illustrated pages

  • Front and back cover artwork

  • Consistent character design throughout

  • Print-ready files for KDP publishing -- at least 20 revisions included in the per book pricing
    TIME FRAME for a full book production with revisions = 30 days

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered, please include:

  1. A brief introduction

  2. Links to children’s book illustration samples

  3. Confirmation you are willing to complete a paid test assignment

  4. One sentence answering:
    “How do you typically handle revisions and client feedback?”

NOTE: Incomplete proposals will not be considered.

Budget

  • Paid test: fixed rate (discussed with shortlisted candidates)

  • Full book: professional, competitive pricing

  • Ongoing work possible for the right illustrator - we have 19 book manuscripts for the series so far.

    QUESTIONS? PLEASE ASK BEFORE SUBMITTING! Thank you!


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