Hire the best Fashion Illustrators

From handbags and accessories to dresses and suits, the fashion design process often kicks off with illustration. A fashion illustrator can help capture your artistic vision onto paper or computer.

So how do you hire fashion illustrators? What follows are some tips for finding top fashion illustrators on Upwork.

As you’re browsing available fashion illustration consultants, it can be helpful to develop a shortlist of the contractors you may want to interview. You can screen profiles on criteria such as:

• Product fit. You want a fashion illustrator who understands the type of product you’re trying to create.
• Project experience. Screen candidate profiles for specific skills and experience (e.g., designing jewelry with Rhinojewel).
• Feedback. Check reviews from past clients for glowing testimonials or red flags that can tell you what it’s like to work with a particular fashion illustrator.

With a clear picture of your ideal fashion illustrator in mind, it’s time to write that job post. Although you don’t need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for a contractor to know if they’re the right fit for the project.

An effective fashion illustration job post should include:

• Scope of work: From concept art to 3D-printable designs, list all the deliverables you’ll need.
• Project length: Your job post should indicate whether this is a smaller or larger project.
• Background: If you prefer experience with certain fashion products or design tools, mention this here.
• Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.

Ready to get your fashion ideas down on paper or a computer screen? Log in and post your fashion illustration job on Upwork today.