Illustrator for Animated Podcast

I'm creating a recurring animated podcast called Two Witnesses and I'm looking for an illustrator to create two original characters that can later be animated. The characters should be based on the descriptions provided and should be delivered in a format suitable for animation. The project involves creating original character designs for an animated podcast. Style: Warm vintage Americana. (Think Norman Rockwell ,Hand-painted storybook illustration, Warm earth tones, Rustic textures Cozy maritime atmosphere, Editorial illustration NOT anime NOT Disney NOT corporate vector art The setting is an 18th-century ship captain's study converted into a podcast studio ("pirate radio" aesthetic) with some quirky little furnishings. Characters Two podcast hosts: Male (tall, broad shoulders, facial hair) Female (shorter, expressive, warm personality) Both seated behind microphones. Deliverables Layered PSD files Commercial rights Character Animator compatible layer structure Front-facing neutral pose Seated pose Mouth shapes for lip sync (if experienced with Character Animator) Separate: eyebrows eyes pupils eyelids mouth head hair torso upper/lower arms hands Bonus if you have experience preparing artwork specifically for Adobe Character Animator. References: I already have AI-generated concept artwork that captures the overall visual direction and will provide: -Photos of both hosts -Style references -Existing concept images -Podcast branding Please include: Portfolio of character illustration work Any Character Animator projects you've prepared Whether you've created layered PSD puppets before Budget: $600–1,000 *Please begin your proposal with the words "Captain's Study" so I know you've read the full project description.