Custom Enamel Pin Design – Original Character | NO AI

PLEASE READ ALL BEFORE APPLYING! I am looking for an experienced illustrator to create a custom enamel pin design featuring an original character. I will provide a reference image showing the design direction I am looking for. The final artwork must be an original design created by the hired artist and must not copy or trace another artist's work. We will break down the job into 3 milestones *Rough Sketch *Line *Color and rendering IMPORTANT: BUDGET The project budget is firm at this time. Please only apply if you agree to the stated payment amount. I am not currently accepting proposals above the posted budget. IMPORTANT: NO AI AI-generated artwork will NOT be accepted. The artwork must be created entirely by the artist without the use of generative AI. As part of the project, I require time-lapse videos of the artwork being created, including: * Rough sketch phase * Line-art phase * Coloring phase These time-lapses are required to verify that the artist creates the artwork without generative AI and to ensure the project progresses smoothly. What I Need * Custom original character illustration * Design intended for an enamel pin * Clean, professional linework * Artwork that is clear and readable at a small size * Professional coloring * Artwork suitable for enamel pin production * High-resolution final files * Layered source files (PSD or equivalent) * Transparent-background version * Reasonable revisions based on feedback * Timelapse videos of the sketch, line-art, and coloring phases COPYRIGHT & OWNERSHIP The selected artist must be willing to sign a work-for-hire agreement and copyright assignment transferring the copyright and commercial rights to the commissioned artwork to me upon completion and payment. The artist will not retain ownership or commercial rights to the final artwork. CONFIDENTIALITY & PORTFOLIO USE This is a private commissioned design. The artist may not share, post, publish, sell, distribute, or display the final artwork publicly, including on: * Their portfolio * Social media * Websites * Art galleries * Freelance profiles * Any other public platform The artwork may not be reused for another client or project. Please Apply Only If: * You agree to the firm project budget * You have experience creating character and/or merchandise artwork * You have experience with enamel pin designs or similar artwork * You do not use generative AI * You can provide the required time-lapse videos * You are willing to sign the required work-for-hire and copyright agreement * You can provide layered source files To Apply Please include all of the following with your application: 1. Examples of your character and/or merchandise artwork 2. Examples of enamel pin designs, if available 3. Confirmation that you do not use generative AI 4. Confirmation that you can provide the required time-lapse videos 5. Confirmation that you are willing to sign the required work-for-hire and copyright agreement 6. Your estimated turnaround time Applications that do not include the requested examples and confirmations may not be considered.