Hire the Best Children's Book Illustrators in New Jersey

🎨 Professional illustrator with 20+ years of experience 🎨 Experience with Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), IngramSpark Here is what I can bring to your project: 🎨 Full-cycle Services: Illustrations, Book Layout & Cover Design 🎨Full Copyright Ownership Transfer to a client (no additional payment for royalties) 🎨This is going to be a fun! I can help bring your vision to life or if you don't know how to move forward, don't worry! I've got you covered. 😊 I am Kathleen, a Top Rated Plus illustrator specializing in children's book illustrations. I am passionate about using my creativity to visually tell stories that can enrich people's lives and create unforgettable connections. With 13 years of experience as an art director, I have gained specialized, progressive, and cumulative industry experience. I have worked with numerous authors, and they have published their books on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, libraries, and local bookstores. I am adept at understanding the artistic requirements for effective storytelling through visuals. I’m an artist who constantly strives to improve my work. My tenacious initiative and organization enable me to excel in any assignment with little to no direction. Storytelling is in my DNA, and I express it through my love for the environment by creating colorful illustrations that captivate the eye. I can easily adapt to any artwork style required by my clients to best suit their vision and bring their stories to life. In me, you will find an illustrator who is passionate, experienced, and committed to bringing your stories to life in a way that will leave a lasting impression.

I’m a freelance illustrator who creates whimsical, hand-crafted illustrations full of character and color. Every piece is drawn or painted by hand, giving my work a distinct, personal touch. I DO NOT and will not use any form of AI.

✅Fine Artist ✅Illustrator ✅Inspired and Creative Hello, I am a freelance visual artist specializing in fine art and illustration. I am relatively new here on Upwork! My skills have been refined in my 30+ years combined graphic arts and fine arts career. I have studied in several schools, universities, and workshops including at Moore College of Art and Rutgers University. My primary focus is illustration, chidren's books, paintings of pets, birds and animals, portraits, landscapes. My work is personable, inspired and creative. I also worked for 10 years in the fast paced print newspaper advertising environment so believe me when I tell you that I can meet your deadlines! I look forward to helping to create your vision. Thank you, Debbie

I've been drawing cartoons and animating since I was a kid. I now have a BFA in illustration and design, and a vast experience working in the arts. My style is geared towards concept art for animation and film, children’s illustration, comics and narrative art. I also have experience working on sets for stop motion animation and film shorts. I'm a big believer in utilizing the arts to bring communities together and serve the underserved. As a social worker supporting artists with disabilities, I have been instrumental in curating art exhibitions highlighting artists of marginalized communities. Most recently I have lead a non profit team to open a brick and mortar storefront in Philadelphia aimed to combat poverty disparity amongst artists with disabilities. My variety of experience in creative fields grants me a solid knowledge of the market and what it takes to bring a creative vision to life. Looking to bring an engaging style, unique voice or empathetic input? Please reach out to connect! Thanks!

🎨Hi, I’m Safee 👋 I help startups and growing businesses build memorable brands through impactful logos, brand identity systems, and pitch-ready visuals. I also bring stories to life as a children’s book illustrator, creating whimsical, engaging, and kid-friendly illustrations that spark imagination. 🎨 What I Do Best ✅ Logo & Brand Identity Design – Modern, bold, and timeless logos, color palettes, typography, and complete branding kits. ✅ Children’s Book Illustration – Heartwarming, story-driven illustrations tailored for ages 3–8, including cover design, interior spreads, and activity pages. ✅ Packaging & Merch Design – Print-ready designs for products, apparel, and branded merchandise. ✅ Pitch Decks & Presentations – Clear, compelling, and investor-ready slides that communicate your brand’s value. 💡 Why Work With Me? 🏆 Winner of the 2022 Best Brand Awards - International Design Competition 🏆 10+ years of professional experience in graphic design and brand development 🏆 1,000+ successful projects delivered across diverse industries ✔ Client-focused design – I take time to understand your vision, goals, and target audience before I start sketching. ✔ Versatile expertise – Whether you need a memorable startup logo or a 32-page illustrated children’s book, I can deliver with consistency and creativity. ✔ Polished & professional files – AI, EPS, PNG, JPEG, PDF, print and digital-ready with full rights transfer. ✔ Fast, reliable, detail-oriented – I respect deadlines and make collaboration smooth with clear communication. 📂 Portfolio Highlights Logos & Branding: From startups to established businesses (skincare, e-commerce, corporate). Children’s Books: Illustrated full picture books with characters like squirrels, birds, and imaginative worlds. Presentations: Investor-ready decks designed under tight deadlines. ✨ My goal is simple: to create designs that are professional, memorable, and emotionally resonant, helping your brand or story stand out in the marketplace. 👉 Let’s collaborate to bring your vision to life. Send me a message, and I’ll be happy to discuss how I can help. Keywords Branding & Logos logo design brand identity design branding kit startup logo minimalist logo modern logo design professional logo designer creative brand identity rebranding Children’s Books & Illustration children’s book illustrator picture book illustration children’s book cover design whimsical illustrations kid-friendly illustrations storybook illustrator character design for children’s books 2D illustration educational illustrations Design for Business packaging design product label design merchandise design t-shirt design brand packaging print design pitch deck design investor presentation design PowerPoint presentation design professional presentations General Creative/Professional graphic designer creative design expert digital illustration visual storytelling custom illustration print-ready design professional file formats (AI, EPS, PDF, PNG, JPEG)