This is a fixed-term freelance project with a total fee of £1,040, based on an estimated 52 hours at £20 per hour. Hours can be worked flexibly to suit your schedule, with the project to be completed within two weeks of contracting. 'Room Service in Miami' is a short picture book that follows a naughty toy tiger's adventures on holiday in 1980s Miami. It belongs to our first collection Big Cats, Big Dreams. The artistic direction has already been defined. We will provide a complete working draft, including AI-generated reference images establishing the characters, compositions, colour palette, atmosphere and page layouts that are close to the intended final result. We are looking for someone who can recreate this visual world through original, human-created illustrations, working closely to the supplied references. This is a commission to execute and refine an established creative direction. Generative AI may be used to support research or planning, but the finished illustrations must be drawn or painted by the illustrator. The aesthetic combines expressive pen-and-ink detail and watercolour texture with nostalgic Miami glamour: pastel hotels, palm trees, retro props and playful colour accents. Tiger is cool, self-assured and a bit full of himself. He often strikes poses that convey a bit of swagger. His proportions and personality should be consistent throughout. There are 12-double page spreads plus the back and front covers. Pages range from standalone spot illustrations and washed-out watercolour vignettes to full-bleed scenes and artwork framed by white borders. This fixed term project is an opportunity suitable for an entry-level illustrator, including a student or recent graduate with a strong relevant portfolio. Applicants should demonstrate: Strong drawing skills, particularly character illustration, expressive poses, anatomy, perspective and proportion. Confidence creating pen-and-ink and watercolour effects through traditional or hand-drawn digital techniques. The ability to maintain consistent characters across different poses and scenes. A portfolio showing both detailed scenes and standalone illustrations, ideally including animals, food or objects. A good eye for composition, colour, typography and the relationship between illustrations and text. Proficiency in suitable illustration software and Adobe Illustrator and/or InDesign. An understanding of high-resolution artwork, colour management, bleed and print-ready files. DreamBoat Studio Ltd will own all rights to the artwork worldwide, in perpetuity, for all uses. Creating the illustrations for 12 double-page spreads, plus the front and back covers. Please send a short introduction, a portfolio link and your availability by 6pm on Wednesday 28 October.Job Summary
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Following the supplied character references, compositions and visual direction closely, while refining anatomy, perspective, proportions and consistency.
Completing the book's page layouts, combining illustrations with the supplied story text.
Following DreamBoat's brand guidelines, fonts and colour palette, allowing appropriate space for text, gutters, trim and bleed.
Sharing initial sketches and colour samples for approval, then incorporating feedback at agreed review stages.
Delivering print-ready PDFs, packaged editable Adobe Illustrator and/or InDesign layout files, and all original layered artwork files.
Supplying individual illustrations as high-resolution files, with transparent PNGs for standalone motifs and editable vector files for any vector elements. Watercolour artwork may be supplied as high-resolution raster artwork to preserve its texture.
Handing over all original physical drawings.How to Apply
Highlight examples that best demonstrate the style and skills described above.
A shortlist of candidates will be given access to an online moodboard and invited to produce a paid sample.