Freelance Book Illustrator
Twine
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Job Description
Overview of the Freelance Book Illustrator Role
This opportunity is ideal for a creative Freelance Book Illustrator passionate about storytelling for young audiences. The project involves illustrating a children's book written in both English and Spanish, focusing on the journey of a child navigating two worlds. The visuals should be engaging, age-appropriate, and culturally sensitive, capturing the essence of the narrative for children, teens, and young adults. The role is fully remote, offering flexibility and the chance to contribute to a meaningful project that supports emotional and cultural development.
Key Deliverables
- Develop a cohesive visual style that aligns with the book’s themes and target age groups.
- Create full-color illustrations for each page, including cover art and interior spreads.
- Collaborate with the author to ensure illustrations accurately reflect the story’s tone and multicultural elements.
- Prepare artwork files for print and digital publication, adhering to industry standards.
- Revise illustrations based on feedback to achieve the desired final result.
Required Qualifications
- Proven experience in children’s book illustration, with a strong portfolio demonstrating relevant work.
- Ability to illustrate for diverse age groups, from children to young adults.
- Proficiency in digital illustration tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or Procreate.
- Strong understanding of visual storytelling, character design, and composition.
- Sensitivity to multicultural themes and bilingual content.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently in a remote setting.
- Availability to meet project deadlines and respond to feedback promptly.
About Twine
Twine is a leading freelance marketplace connecting top freelancers, consultants, and contractors with companies needing creative and tech expertise. Trusted by Fortune 500 companies and innovative startups alike, Twine enables companies to scale their teams globally.
Our Mission
Twine's mission is to empower creators and businesses to thrive in an AI-driven, freelance-first world.
Key Skills/Competency
- Children's Book Illustration
- Digital Illustration
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Procreate
- Visual Storytelling
- Character Design
- Composition
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Bilingual Content
How to Get Hired at Twine
- Research Twine's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Curate a targeted portfolio: Showcase your strongest children's book illustrations, emphasizing versatility and multicultural themes for the Freelance Book Illustrator role.
- Tailor your application: Customize your resume and cover letter to highlight experience with bilingual content and specific digital illustration tools relevant to Twine's needs.
- Prepare for remote collaboration: Be ready to discuss your communication style, time management, and ability to meet deadlines independently in a freelance setting.
- Demonstrate cultural sensitivity: Be prepared to discuss how you approach diverse narratives and ensure age-appropriate, inclusive visual storytelling in your work.
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