Children’s Book Illustrator Needed – 32 Background Illustrations (Hero Image Provided Separately)

# Illustrator Needed for 32-Page Children’s Picture Book I’m looking for a talented **children’s book illustrator** to bring a 32-page picture book to life. This is part of an original children’s book series, with **9+ books planned**, so there is potential for ongoing work for the right illustrator. ### 🎨 The Project * 32-page children’s picture book * Square format: **20 x 20 cm** * Full-bleed, print-ready illustrations * Warm, whimsical and emotionally engaging style * Illustrations should appeal to children aged approximately **4–9 years** * Characters need to remain visually consistent throughout the book * Backgrounds and scenes will be provided through a detailed storyboard/illustrator brief * Final artwork will need to be suitable for professional printing. Each book will have 2 versions- male copy and female copy. ### 🌟 What I’m Looking For I’m looking for an illustrator who: * Has strong experience illustrating **children’s picture books** * Can create expressive, lovable characters * Is excellent at capturing emotions and storytelling through visuals * Can maintain character consistency across multiple pages * Is comfortable following detailed briefs while also bringing creative ideas * Understands print-ready artwork and full-bleed requirements * Is reliable, communicative and able to meet agreed milestones ### 📚 Ongoing Opportunity This is not intended to be a one-off project. I am developing a **children’s book series** and hope to work with the same illustrator across future titles if we are a good fit. ### 💰 Budget & Milestones Please provide: * Your **price for the complete 32-page book** * Your preferred milestone structure * Estimated turnaround time * Examples of relevant children’s book work I’m happy to discuss the budget with the right illustrator based on experience, quality and scope. ### 📩 To Apply Please send: 1. Your portfolio, particularly **children’s book illustrations** 2. Your price for a 32-page book 3. Your estimated timeframe 4. A brief description of your illustration style 5. Whether you are available for ongoing books in the series **Please only apply if you have relevant children’s book illustration experience.** I’m looking for someone who can become a long-term creative partner in bringing these stories and characters to life. ✨