Title: Children’s Book Illustrator Needed — Style Matching + Full Book Production (Paid Test)
Title: Children’s Book Illustrator Needed — Style Matching + Full Book Production (Paid Test) I am the author of a completed children’s picture book and am looking for a skilled illustrator to complete the full project from start to finish. This includes all interior illustrations, cover-ready artwork, and final print-ready files. This project requires closely matching an existing illustration style and maintaining that consistency across the entire book. This is NOT a project for developing a new style. The ability to replicate an established visual style with precision is critical. PROJECT OVERVIEW
- Title: A Winter With The Chesterfield Woodsmunks
- 20–24 interior illustrations
- Cozy, warm, watercolor/gouache storybook style
- Woodland setting with recurring characters (chipmunks, fox, wolf, bear)
SCOPE OF WORK
- Full set of final illustrations (20–24 scenes)
- Front cover artwork (using final scene or selected composition)
- Optional: Social media / promotional “hero” images using book artwork
- Final print-ready formatting for Amazon KDP (or similar)
STYLE REQUIREMENT (CRITICAL) The illustrations must match an existing visual style very closely. All artwork should feel like:
- drawn by the same hand
- in the same moment
- in the same book
There must be no stylistic drift from scene to scene. If your work is placed side-by-side with the reference images, it should feel like it belongs immediately. This is not an interpretation project — it is a style-matching and consistency-focused project. DELIVERABLES
- High-resolution illustrations (300 DPI, 4000px+ recommended)
- Print-ready files for KDP (with bleed/margins as needed)
- PNG and/or layered PSD files
- Cover artwork (print-ready)
- Optional promotional images (if included in scope)
BUDGET
- Fixed price: $1,500 – $2,100 depending on experience and scope alignment
- Includes paid test and full project
PAID TEST (REQUIRED) Shortlisted candidates will complete a $100 paid test:
- Recreate one provided illustration as closely as possible
- This is used to evaluate style matching, consistency, and attention to detail
Only candidates who pass the test will be selected for the full project. COMMUNICATION EXPECTATIONS
- Clear and consistent communication
- Responses within 24–48 hours
- Ability to follow detailed direction and feedback
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- Children’s book illustration
- Strong character consistency across multiple scenes
- Experience preparing print-ready files for KDP or similar platforms
- Experience working within an established visual style
AI-assisted workflows are acceptable only if you can maintain strict consistency and control across all illustrations. WHAT TO INCLUDE IN YOUR APPLICATION 1.Portfolio of children’s or storybook illustrations 2. Example showing the same character across multiple scenes 3. Brief explanation of how you maintain consistency 4. Confirmation you are comfortable with a paid style-matching test 5. Estimated timeline for completing 20–24 illustrations If you have not done style-matching or consistency-focused illustration work before, this project is likely not the right fit. I am looking for someone who can deliver a cohesive, print-ready book with a consistent visual identity from beginning to end. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job