I am looking out for a talented and creative illustrator for a 24-page children’s book centered around the theme of magical adventures with animal characters. This is an exciting opportunity to bring a vibrant and imaginative story to life through your artwork. We are looking for someone who can create whimsical and colourful illustrations that captivate the attention of children and convey the wonder of the magical world within the story.
* Book Theme: The story involves a group of animal friends who embark on a magical adventure in an enchanted forest. The illustrations should reflect a sense of wonder, playfulness, and emotional depth.
* Style: We are particularly drawn to a whimsical and vibrant artistic style with attention to detail and the use of bright, engaging colours. The style should appeal to children aged 4–8.
* Number of Illustrations:
o Cover art
o 24 pages of interior illustrations (including full-page, spot illustrations, and spreads)
o Additional small elements such as decorative borders or chapter openers may be required.
Requirements:
* Ability to develop unique character designs for animal protagonists that reflect their personalities and emotions.
* Experience in illustrating dynamic scenes that involve movement and interaction between characters and their magical environment.
* Proficiency in creating illustrations suitable for print (CMYK colour mode, appropriate resolution).
* Willingness to collaborate with the author to ensure the artwork aligns with the story’s tone and vision.
* Delivery of final files in a format suitable for print and digital distribution (e.g., layered PSDs, high-resolution PNGs, or PDFs).
Preferred Experience:
* Previous experience illustrating children’s books or similar projects.
* Familiarity with creating artwork for publication, including understanding of page layout and bleed requirements.
* A portfolio that demonstrates versatility, creativity, and a knack for storytelling through illustrations.
Initial concept sketches of the characters and key scenes for review and feedback.
Revised drafts incorporating feedback, followed by final illustrations.
Completed illustrations delivered within 6–8 weeks.
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