Children's Book Illustrator - Freelance

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• Create character designs for a 1-year-old boy and 3-year-old girl
• Illustrate family-oriented scenes that complement the story's themes
• Develop artwork that captures tender parent-child moments
• Match illustrations to provided reference materials

Requirements

• Strong portfolio demonstrating character design and emotional storytelling
• Experience illustrating young children and family scenes
• Ability to capture warmth and tenderness in illustration style
• Proficiency in digital illustration tools
• Understanding of children's book formatting and printing requirements
• Strong communication skills and ability to incorporate feedback