Freelance Illustrator
Posted 1 week ago by Twine
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
United Kingdom
Summary: The role of a Freelance Illustrator involves creating high-quality artwork for a children's picture book, including both cover and interior illustrations. The project requires a strong artistic style that resonates with young readers and enhances the narrative. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in illustrating children's books and be able to meet a target completion date around mid-August. Excellent communication skills and responsiveness to feedback are essential for this position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create engaging, high-quality artwork for a children's picture book.
- Produce illustrations for both the cover and interior pages.
- Enhance the narrative through visual storytelling.
- Deliver print-ready artwork by the target completion date.
- Respond to feedback and communicate effectively throughout the project.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in illustrating children’s picture books.
- Ability to create suitable illustrations for young readers.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in visual storytelling and character development.
- Artistic style that complements narrative-driven, child-friendly content.
- Attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality artwork.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
About the Role
An illustrator is required to create engaging, high-quality artwork for both the cover and interior pages of a children's picture book. The story is approximately 1,058 words and should be visually translated into an appealing and age-appropriate picture book format. The illustrations must enhance the narrative and resonate with young readers. This role involves producing all necessary illustrations for the complete book, including the front cover. The ideal completion date for the project is mid-August, though there is some flexibility regarding the timeline.
Requirements
- Proven experience in illustrating children’s picture books
- Ability to create both cover and interior illustrations suitable for young readers
- Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in visual storytelling and character development
- Artistic style that complements narrative-driven, child-friendly content
- Attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality, print-ready artwork
- Excellent communication skills and responsiveness to feedback
- Ability to meet deadlines, with a target completion date around mid-August
- Availability for a single project engagement
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