Join to apply for the Freelance Illustrator – Children’s Book Project role at Twine. This role calls for a talented illustrator to bring a children’s picture book, Practice Makes Progress, to life. The story celebrates perseverance, diversity, and creative growth, featuring children from various backgrounds engaging in music, martial arts, painting, performing, and science. The visual tone is warm, painterly, and cinematic, with softly glowing lighting and gentle ribbons of light connecting each spread. The ideal candidate will create expressive, kind faces and natural body language, ensuring a consistent visual style throughout the book. The project includes 10 spreads (16x8” each) and a finished cover illustration for an 8x8” square hardcover format. This is an opportunity to contribute to a series that promotes brain and emotional health in children, with the potential for future collaboration.
Responsibilities
Illustrate 10 full-color spreads and a cover for an 8x8” children’s book
Develop diverse, expressive characters with natural body language and kind facial expressions
Maintain a painterly, textured, and cinematic style with warm, uplifting lighting
Ensure visual continuity in color palette, lighting, and style across all illustrations
Integrate text into illustrations, considering layout and readability
Prepare print-ready files suitable for professional book production
Collaborate on feedback and revisions to achieve the desired artistic vision
Skills & Requirements
Proven experience illustrating children’s books or similar projects
Proficiency in Procreate or Photoshop for digital illustration
Strong character design skills, especially for young children
Ability to create expressive, emotionally resonant artwork
Experience preparing print-ready files and integrating text into layouts
Attention to detail and commitment to visual consistency
Excellent communication and openness to feedback
Availability to deliver high-quality work within agreed timelines
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.
Twine's mission is to empower creators and businesses to thrive in an AI-driven, freelance-first world.
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