Children's Book Illustrator

About Vox 360

Vox 360 is a media and content studio collaborating with established companies to fulfill their content requirements across various platforms and creative forms.

Role Overview

We are currently seeking a freelance illustrator to create artwork for a children's book project. Candidates from any location are welcome to apply. Interested applicants must submit a portfolio relevant to the project along with a project quote; applications lacking these will not be reviewed.

Key Responsibilities

• Create approximately 15 distinct named characters by transforming provided reference photos into unique, coherent storybook-style illustrations that maintain recognizable likenesses without being photorealistic or overly abstract.
• Produce 19 full-page or spread illustrations matching the manuscript and accompanying illustration notes, interpreting scenes, settings, and moods with artistic judgment.
• Ensure character consistency throughout all pages featuring those characters, maintaining uniform faces, proportions, and styles akin to professionally published picture books.
• Depict Indian and Diwali cultural elements such as diyas, rangoli, marigold garlands, traditional attire like lehengas, sweets, and family scenes with cultural accuracy and warmth.
• Provide regular progress updates, raise any concerns early, and adhere to agreed timelines.
• Incorporate feedback during the creative process and deliver final approved illustrations along with all completed character artwork.
• Provide final artwork files in print-ready format suitable for self-publishing (please specify export details, e.g., 300 DPI, CMYK).

Preferred Candidate Profile

• At least five years of professional experience illustrating children's books supported by a relevant portfolio.
• Evidence of at least one previously published or fully completed children's book.
• Demonstrated ability to create consistent character designs across multiple pages or scenes, highlighted in the portfolio.
• Skilled at working from photo references to produce original character illustrations, capturing likeness without direct tracing.
• Illustration style should be warm, bright, and expressive, leaning towards cozy, family-oriented storytelling.
• Effective communication skills with responsibility to meet deadlines and engage in an iterative creative process.

Additional Information

This is a freelance role open to applicants from any location. Interested candidates passionate about this project are encouraged to apply with their portfolio and project quote.