Long-term collaboration comic artist wanted — cute slice-of-life comic (match existing style)

I'm sourcing an illustrator on behalf of a client for an ongoing comic — a cute mascot character in light, funny, slice-of-life strips. The character design and art style ALREADY EXIST and will be provided. This is a long-term collaboration, not a one-off. This job post is an interview trial (USD 20). Only selected folks to interview. 1. clean + colour one 5-panel strip from a rough storyboard the client has provided 2. Each panel delivered in the following: (1080 x 1080 px per panel, RGB, PNG) + layered source file (e.g. PSD/ Illustrator; or please let me know). 3. Before that, I'll ask for a quick rough uncoloured sketch of a short scripted strip as a first filter — low effort, just to check you stay on-model. NON-NEGOTIABLES - Match the provided style. Do NOT change or redesign the character. Consistency is the whole point of an ongoing comic. - Real portfolio link (Instagram / ArtStation / Behance / website). NO Google Drive links — won't be opened. - Apply with YOUR OWN profile: real name, your face, your own work. - No agencies, no reselling. ONGOING (if the trial goes well) - ~2 strips/month, about 10–12 finished panels/month (approx 50-100 usd a month), ongoing. - 1–2 revision rounds per strip. - Work-for-hire: client retains full commercial rights to the artwork and the character. Character may not be reused or posted elsewhere. TO APPLY, SEND - Portfolio link (not GDrive) - A relevant sample (see character sheet attached) - try doing simple sketch with it doing something - Your typical turnaround