Children's Cartoon Book Illustrator Needed

I am looking for a talented children's cartoon illustrator to complete the illustrations for the remaining 10 books in The Super Sprockets™ STEM children's book series. The selected illustrator will work from completed manuscripts, existing character designs, and the first illustrated book to maintain a consistent visual style throughout the series. Deliverables Illustrate 10 children's books (approximately 12–18 illustrations per book) Maintain character consistency across the entire series Create expressive, full-color cartoon illustrations Design engaging STEM environments, inventions, and action scenes Deliver print-ready, high-resolution artwork Provide layered source files (PSD, AI, Procreate, or equivalent) along with final PNG/PDF files This is intended to become a long-term partnership with opportunities for future books, educational resources, animation concept art, and merchandise. 2. Skills Required Required Skills Children's Book Illustration Cartoon Character Illustration Digital Illustration Character Design Storytelling Through Illustration Sequential Art Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Procreate Clip Studio Paint (or similar) Preferred Experience Children's publishing Educational or STEM-related content Maintaining consistent characters across a book series Preparing artwork for print 3. Good Communication Clear communication is a priority. I'm looking for someone who: Responds promptly to messages Provides regular progress updates Is comfortable asking questions for clarification Welcomes constructive feedback Meets agreed-upon milestones and deadlines Communicates any challenges early so we can solve them together I value collaboration and want this to be a positive creative partnership. 4. Details About How My Team Likes to Work I'm building The Super Sprockets™ into a long-term educational brand that includes books, animation, classroom resources, and other educational products. What you can expect from me: Well-organized manuscripts and creative briefs Clear expectations and timely feedback Respect for your artistic vision and expertise Prompt milestone approvals and payments A collaborative environment focused on creating exceptional work for children I'm looking for an illustrator who is excited to help build a memorable children's brand not just complete a single project. If we work well together, there will be opportunities for ongoing collaboration on future books, animation assets, educational materials, and licensing projects. Please include your children's illustration portfolio, tell me your preferred pricing (per illustration or per book), and begin your proposal with the phrase "Problem Solving is Our Superpower!" so I know you've read the entire posting.