Illustrator Needed for Premium Lake & River Lifestyle Apparel Brand (Ongoing Work)

Posted 3 days ago

Worldwide

Summary

We are building a premium outdoor lifestyle apparel brand called Wear Your Water. We create destination-inspired apparel featuring lakes, rivers, marinas, and iconic waterfront landmarks. We are looking for a talented illustrator who can become our long-term design partner. This is not a one-time project. We are looking for someone to create a consistent collection of artwork over time. Style we’re looking for * Vintage travel poster aesthetic * National Park-inspired illustrations * Bold vector artwork * Premium outdoor/lifestyle brand feel * Simplified but recognizable landmarks * Clean line work * Designed specifically for apparel Think: * National Park posters * Howler Brothers * Parks Project * Local destination artwork * Outdoor adventure brands Initial project Create artwork for several Texas destinations, including: * Port Aransas * Lake Buchanan * Frio River * Lake Conroe * Canyon Lake Each design should feature a unique landmark while maintaining a consistent brand style. Deliverables Each design must include: * Adobe Illustrator (.AI) * EPS * SVG * Layered PDF * Transparent PNG (4500x5400px @ 300 DPI) Artwork should be ready for: * Screen printing * Stickers * Hats * Apparel * Website Looking for someone who: * Has experience creating apparel graphics * Understands screen printing limitations * Can work from photos and reference images * Can match an existing illustration style * Is interested in an ongoing partnership I have attached some of my existing designs. I am not looking for a new art style. I want someone who can expand this collection while keeping it visually consistent. This project is to find the illustrator for my brand. If we’re a good fit, I expect to create 50–100 destination designs over the next several years. Consistency is more important than speed. To apply Please include: 1. Your best vector illustration work. 2. Outdoor, travel, or National Park-style artwork (preferred). 3. Apparel graphics you’ve designed. 4. Tell me why you’d be a good fit for Wear Your Water. Please include the words “Wear Your Water” at the beginning of your proposal so I know you’ve read the full job description. Also tell me which piece in your portfolio is most similar to the illustration style I’m looking for.

  • Less than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 6+ months
    Duration
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • $100.00

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    $250.00

    Hourly
  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Graphic Design
Packaging Design
Nice-to-have skills
Print Design
Adobe Photoshop
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:20 to 50
  • Last viewed by client:2 days ago
  • Hires:
    1
  • Interviewing:
    0
  • Invites sent:
    0
  • Unanswered invites:
    0
About the client
Member since Jul 31, 2026
  • USA
    Midland2:36 PM
  • 1 hire, 1 active

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