Illustrator Projects

Children’s Book Illustrator & Designer

We’re looking for a creative Children’s Book Illustrator & Designer to help bring a children’s story to life with engaging and age-appropriate illustrations.

Graphic Designer & Character Animator for Children’s Brand

I'm building a new children’s entertainment and family leisure brand centred around an original cast of characters and their rainforest world. I’m looking for a talented character illustrator and/or animator who wants to become part of the project over the long term. This is not a one off illustration job. The ambition is to build a recognisable children’s brand spanning physical venues, social media, animation, stories, books, merchandise, websites, marketing, packaging and more. What already exists The brand direction and two principal characters are established, alongside a developing supporting cast and fictional rainforest world. I have a detailed brand playbook, character concepts, visual references, colour palettes, environments and substantial concept work. I need someone who can take what exists, refine it professionally, standardise it and help develop it into a consistent visual IP. This is NOT an AI generation job I already use generative AI extensively for ideation, concepts and experimentation. I am not looking for someone simply to type prompts into Midjourney, Firefly, ChatGPT or similar tools. I can already do that myself. AI can form part of your workflow, but you must bring skills beyond AI generation. You should be able to genuinely draw, design, illustrate and/or animate, and understand character construction, proportions, expressions, posing, consistency, composition, colour and visual storytelling. For animation, I need someone who understands movement, acting, timing and character performance, not simply how to make an AI image move. The work Projects could include character model sheets and turnarounds, expression and pose libraries, illustrations, social content, short animations, story illustrations, environments, marketing materials, signage, website assets, merchandise and packaging. The work will vary considerably. One project could be a polished jungle illustration; another a 15 second animation, social assets, new character expressions or merchandise artwork. Visual standard The broad visual territory is: Premium children’s picture book × modern animation × magical rainforest. The characters are expressive, dimensional and warm, with textured fur, strong silhouettes and expressive eyes. Premium, but not photorealistic. I don't want stock illustration, generic mascot design, clip art or generic children's jungle artwork. Some applications will require highly polished hero artwork. Others need simpler, reproducible versions of the characters. Everything still needs to belong to the same visual world. Character consistency is critical The characters cannot look different every time they are drawn. Proportions, anatomy, markings, colours and defining features need to remain consistent. We need proper reference material covering turnarounds, proportions, expressions, poses, movement and silhouettes. The aim is to turn the existing concepts into professionally designed, reproducible characters rather than a collection of generated images. Who I'm looking for Experience in children’s entertainment, character illustration, animation, picture books, games, mascots or entertainment IP would be particularly relevant. You don't need to do everything. An excellent illustrator who can animate would be ideal, but I'm also interested in exceptional specialists. You should understand character consistency and visual storytelling, work confidently from an established creative direction, contribute creatively, provide editable/source files and communicate reliably. Most importantly, I’m looking for someone interested in building something over time, not producing a few illustrations and disappearing. There is potential for ongoing work across illustration, animation, stories, digital content, marketing, merchandise, print and physical environments. For the right person, I want this to become a long term creative relationship. Eventually, you should know the characters well enough to recognise when something simply “doesn't look like them”. When applying Please don't send a generic copy and paste proposal. Start your response with “THE CANOPY” so I know you've read the brief. Show me your strongest relevant character/animation work and explain what you personally created. Tell me what software you use, whether you illustrate from scratch, how you maintain character consistency, your animation capabilities, availability and normal rate. If AI forms part of your workflow, explain how. I’m interested in what you bring that I cannot get by generating another AI image myself. Final work must include appropriate editable/source files, with commercial usage and IP arrangements agreed before work begins. The initial project will use existing visual material. The objective isn't to redesign the characters. It's to demonstrate that you can understand them, reproduce them consistently, refine them professionally and make them feel alive.

Children’s Character Illustrator / Designer Wanted

Initially, I need one original cartoon character designed as a paid trial. The style should be: Fun and memorable Suitable for primary-school-age children Friendly and expressive Able to work in both full colour and black-and-white colouring-page format Easy to reproduce consistently in different poses and expressions If the trial character is successful, there will be further paid illustration and character-design work. Please send Examples of previous children's character work Your price for one trial character Number of revisions included Whether editable/source files are supplied Important: All commissioned work must be original. Full commercial rights/copyright in the final commissioned work must be transferred to me upon payment. Further details about the project will only be provided to the selected illustrator after agreement to confidentiality terms.

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SVG Illustrator for Clinical Findings in Equine Dental Charts

We run a browser-based veterinary practice management software containing a new dental charting tool that veterinarians use to record findings during an equine dental examination. The chart itself — the tooth outlines, jaw contours and chewing surfaces — already exists as inline SVG in a single self-contained HTML file. What is missing is the set of graphics that appear on a tooth when the user records a finding. We are looking for an illustrator to draw and integrate those graphics: 17 findings in total, covering things like enamel overgrowths, wear patterns, fractures, and pictogram-style symbols. You work directly inside the existing file, adding SVG geometry only. The HTML and CSS structure, the coordinate system and the existing tooth drawings stay exactly as they are. No veterinary or anatomical knowledge is required. You will receive a detailed 42-page brief that explains everything from scratch — the three views of the chart, the direction terms, the tooth numbering — plus lots of annotated reference images showing how each finding should look. Every work package has its own specification: which view, which teeth, which options, how the finding is removed again. What matters most to us is precision. The graphics have to sit exactly on the anatomy they belong to, at every tooth, in every quadrant, and they have to stay correct when other tools lengthen, shorten, rotate or remove a tooth. Please expect and be willing to work through several rounds of corrections; we give specific, marked-up feedback and respond quickly. Ideal fit: strong vector illustration skills, comfortable hand-authoring and editing SVG path data inside an HTML file rather than exporting from a drawing app, and genuinely enjoys detail work. In your proposal, please tell us: examples of precise vector work you have done, whether you are comfortable working directly in SVG markup and your availability.

AI-Powered Personalized Children’s Storybook Website

Hi, I’m looking for a developer to create a website for personalized children’s books. I already have the books fully designed and illustrated. The AI does not need to create the book or illustrations from scratch. I have already tested the personalization process manually and it works well. The current process is: I have an image containing several poses of the illustrated main character. The customer provides a clear photo of their child. Both images are sent to an AI image editor with a fixed prompt. The AI changes the illustrated character to resemble the child while keeping the same art style, clothes, poses and expressions. I then use the personalized character poses inside the existing book. I will provide you with: the original character pose image a sample child photo the AI result I achieved the exact prompt I currently use ___ What I need initially is very simple: I want a website where a customer can: Choose a book → enter the child’s name → upload their photo → place an order/pay. Behind the scenes, I want the child’s photo and my character-pose image to be automatically sent to an AI image API using my existing prompt, and for the personalized character image to be generated. I also need a simple admin area where I can see: the order child’s name and photo generated character image regenerate it if needed approve the order At first, I do not need the whole book to be generated automatically. My designer can manually place the generated character into the book after I approve it. Later, if the website is successful, I may automate more of the book-production process. The most important first step is simply to automate what I am currently doing manually with AI. Please let me know: if you can integrate an AI image-editing API into the website what AI/API you recommend which platform you recommend for the website approximate cost approximate development time I can send you my current input/output examples so you can clearly see what I need.

IT SUBJECTS AND ADVANCED FOREX TRADING SUBJECTS

I need two well-structured PDFs, each running 400-500 pages. One will focus on IT training, the other on Forex trading, yet both must reach an advanced level of depth. I’m happy for you to blend fully original writing with carefully curated, properly credited material so long as the flow feels like a single, cohesive manual. Both documents have to be organized chapter-by-chapter with a clear table of contents, page numbers, and high-resolution illustrations or screenshots throughout. For the IT volume, I want the content steered toward the Forex trading angle I selected—essentially demonstrating how core technology skills underpin trading platforms, data analysis and algorithmic strategies. The second PDF will dive straight into Forex itself, covering market mechanics, technical and fundamental analysis, risk management and practical trading setups. Deliverables • PDF 1 – IT Subjects (400–500 pages, chapter-split, illustrated) • PDF 2 – Advanced Forex trading guide (400–500 pages, chapter-split, illustrated) Please confirm the outline you propose before writing, indicate which sections will be fully original versus curated, and ensure all third-party excerpts are legally usable and referenced. I’ll review drafts per chapter so we can keep the structure tight all the way to final export.

Packaging Artwork Designer – 2 NARLIA Product Boxes

I am looking for an experienced packaging artwork / prepress designer to create production-ready artwork for two NARLIA product boxes: 1. Bamboo Toothbrush Box 2. Bamboo Toothbrush Travel Case Box The design concept and visual direction have already been developed. I am not looking for a rebrand or a completely new packaging concept. I need a designer to professionally recreate/refine the existing designs as clean vector artwork and accurately apply them to the two original manufacturer-supplied dielines. NARLIA is a sustainable personal-care brand with a clean, premium and minimalist aesthetic. I will provide the manufacturer dieline for each box, existing packaging mock-ups, all packaging copy, branding/colour information, and a visual reference showing the exact style of botanical leaves and line icons I want. The two boxes need to look like part of the same coordinated NARLIA product range. Design requirements • Work directly on the manufacturer’s supplied dielines • Do not alter the manufacturer’s dimensions, cut lines or fold lines • Accurately reproduce/refine the supplied NARLIA design • NARLIA green: #173D32 • Inter typography • Premium minimalist appearance with plenty of white space • Detailed botanical leaves created as genuine vector line illustrations • Fine, consistent vector line icons matching the supplied reference • Accurate typography, spacing and optical alignment • No AI-generated approximations of the botanical artwork • No rasterised leaves, icons or text in the production artwork Toothbrush box The manufacturer requires a 30 × 40 mm blank area for a colour sticker. This requirement must be respected on the supplied dieline. Both boxes • Barcode area/placeholder as specified • narlia.co.uk • Origin: Guangzhou, China • Appropriate print-safe margins and spacing Final files required for BOTH boxes • Fully editable Adobe Illustrator (.AI) files • Editable vector SVG files • Print-ready vector PDF files • Separate production version with fonts outlined if required • No flattened/rasterised final artwork The manufacturer’s designer will make any final technical adjustments necessary for their printing/production machinery. Please only apply if you have experience preparing packaging artwork on manufacturer dielines. When applying, please show examples of actual flat carton/dieline artwork prepared for commercial printing, not only 3D mock-ups. Experience creating detailed botanical vector line illustrations would be particularly useful. Please confirm that your quote covers both boxes, includes the editable source files, and state your expected turnaround time. There may be further NARLIA packaging work available following successful completion of these two products.

Redraw 9 PNG line drawings into animation-ready SVG (centreline)

I have nine simple black line illustrations as PNG files. I need each converted to SVG. Each finished file must have: Fill set to none, stroke set to black The same stroke width across all nine files A viewBox, no fixed width or height Tight crop, no white space around the artwork Stray specks removed, broken lines joined where lines cross These will be animated on a website so the lines draw themselves on screen. Filled shapes won't work, which is why centreline is essential. Please send one file first so I can check it before you do the rest.

Front porch planning permission

Seeking an experienced architectural designer to produce precise 1:50 scale drawings for UK planning permission. Deliverables: accurate existing front and side elevations and a proposed front enclosed porch illustration, all to scale with clear dimensions and annotations. Applicant should demonstrate experience with residential planning submissions and knowledge of UK planning standards. High-quality, professional CAD or vector drawings preferred. Timely delivery and attention to regulatory detail essential.

Premium Animation Creators Wanted for Long-Term Collaboration

We are a growing professional animation video production business specializing in high-quality animated videos for businesses, brands, and technology companies. We are looking to build a reliable network of exceptionally talented freelance animators, motion designers, illustrators, video editors, and creative specialists who can collaborate with us on an ongoing basis. This is more than a one-off freelance assignment. We are looking to establish long-term professional relationships with outstanding creatives who take pride in their craft, understand the importance of storytelling, and can consistently deliver polished work to a professional commercial standard. What We Are Looking For We are seeking freelancers with proven experience in areas such as: * 2D animation and explainer videos * Motion graphics and kinetic typography * Character animation * Whiteboard animation * SaaS and technology product videos * Corporate and promotional videos * UI/UX animation and product demonstrations * Storyboarding and visual development * Video editing and post-production * Illustration and asset creation * Voice-over integration and sound design * After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop, Blender or equivalent professional software Our Ideal Freelancer The ideal candidate is creative, detail-oriented, dependable and commercially minded. We value freelancers who can take a creative brief and transform it into an engaging visual experience—not simply execute instructions. You should have: * A strong and professional portfolio * Excellent animation and visual storytelling skills * A strong understanding of timing, composition and visual hierarchy * The ability to follow brand guidelines and creative direction * Excellent attention to detail * Strong communication and responsiveness * The ability to meet agreed deadlines consistently * A professional approach to revisions and feedback * Experience creating content for businesses, technology companies or professional brands * A willingness to build a long-term working relationship The Standard We Expect Our business is built around delivering high-quality animation that helps companies communicate complex ideas clearly, professionally and memorably. Therefore, quality is extremely important to us. We are looking for creatives who understand that exceptional animation requires more than technical execution. Every project should demonstrate strong storytelling, purposeful design, smooth animation, professional pacing, attention to detail and a clear understanding of the client's objective. We would rather work with a small number of exceptional freelancers than a large number of average providers. What You Can Expect From Us Successful freelancers can expect: * Clear and detailed creative briefs * Professional communication * Respect for your creative expertise * Consistent project opportunities for the right freelancers * Fair and competitive project rates * Constructive feedback * Opportunities for ongoing collaboration * Potential to become part of our trusted creative production team As our client base grows, we intend to develop long-term relationships with freelancers who consistently demonstrate quality, reliability and professionalism. How to Apply Please submit: 1. Your portfolio – preferably including your strongest animation/video work. 2. A brief introduction about yourself and your area of expertise. 3. Your relevant experience, particularly with business, SaaS, technology or corporate clients. 4. Your typical turnaround time for animation projects. 5. Your preferred pricing/rate structure. 6. Any relevant information about your creative process, software or specialist capabilities. Please make sure your portfolio represents your own work and showcases the level of quality you can consistently deliver. Long-Term Opportunity This project is intended to identify exceptional creative professionals who can become trusted production partners within our growing animation business. If you are passionate about animation, have a high standard of craftsmanship, and want to work with a professional business that values quality and long-term relationships, we would be very interested in hearing from you. If your work is exceptional, your communication is professional, and you are ready to produce work that clients will be proud to put their name behind, we would love to see your portfolio.

AI VIDEO CREATOR REQUIRED FOR VIDEOS

AI Animated Video Creator – British Crime History Project Project Type: Freelance / potential ongoing work Content: British crime history, historical murders & unsolved cases Video Length: Approximately 5–10 minutes About the Project I am looking for a talented AI video creator/animator to produce a series of documentary-style animated videos covering historical British crime cases, including unsolved murders. This is currently a private educational project. I will provide the case research, important facts, names, locations and overall direction. Visual Style I am particularly interested in cinematic cartoon/animation or graphic-novel-style visuals. The animation should feel mature and atmospheric rather than like children’s animation. Think: * Dark British streets and estates * Period-accurate cars, clothing and locations * Cinematic lighting and camera angles * Consistent recurring character designs * Graphic-novel / illustrated documentary aesthetic * Atmospheric scenes and establishing shots * Tasteful reconstructed crime scenes * Maps, newspaper-style graphics, dates and timelines The creator should be capable of keeping characters visually consistent throughout a video. Complete Video Production Each finished video should ideally include: * Script development from my research * AI-generated animation/visuals * Professional narration * Sound effects and atmospheric music * Editing and transitions * Titles and captions * Maps/timelines where relevant * Final 1080p or 4K video The storytelling should clearly distinguish established facts from allegations, theories and dramatised reconstruction. Confidentiality All case selections, research, scripts, creative concepts and materials supplied by me are confidential. They must not be copied, published, shared, repurposed or used to create competing content without my written permission. Any commissioned video and original creative assets produced specifically for the project should be supplied to me upon completion, with commercial usage rights agreed before work begins. When Applying Please send examples of your previous AI animation/video work and tell me: * What AI tools you use * Your price for a completed 5–10 minute video * Your turnaround time * Whether you can maintain consistent characters * Whether narration and sound design are included * Whether you can work from research/notes supplied by me There is potential for regular ongoing work if the first video meets the required standard.

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AI Video & E-Learning Content Creator for online Academy

We are looking for an experienced freelance AI Video & E-Learning Content Creator to help us develop a premium online academy in the field of medical aesthetics and regenerative medicine. A key part of the project will be the creation of realistic AI doctor avatars who will present and explain our educational content. We will provide the scientific and medical content, scripts and key messages. Your role will be to transform this material into professional, engaging and visually consistent online training videos. The project will include: * Creating realistic AI doctor / medical expert avatars * Producing videos where the avatar presents the educational content * Combining the avatar with slides, medical illustrations, diagrams, animations and text * Creating visually engaging explanations of anatomy, treatment techniques, products and scientific concepts * Designing consistent presentation templates and visual assets for the academy * Editing and structuring videos to make the courses dynamic and easy to follow * Adding subtitles, transitions, highlights and visual effects where relevant * Maintaining a premium and consistent visual identity throughout all modules We are particularly interested in freelancers experienced with tools such as: * HeyGen * Synthesia * Colossyan * Adobe Premiere Pro / After Effects * Canva / Figma / PowerPoint * AI image and video generation tools Experience creating medical, pharmaceutical, scientific, aesthetic or healthcare educational content would be a strong advantage. The final result should NOT look like a basic AI-generated video. We are looking for high-quality educational content combining a realistic presenter, professional editing, strong visual storytelling and clear scientific communication. This is a long-term collaboration. We plan to progressively develop multiple modules and courses for the academy. When applying, please send: * Examples of AI avatar videos you have created * Examples of e-learning or educational videos * Your portfolio * The AI avatar/video tools you currently use * Your hourly or daily rate * Your availability Please also explain briefly how you would approach creating a premium medical e-learning video combining an AI doctor presenter with scientific and visual educational content.

Freelance Motion Designer — Abstract Animation

1-minute sample, followed by 8 videos of approximately 5 minutes each About the project We’re looking for an experienced motion designer to create a series of highly abstract, visually sophisticated animated videos, built around supplied voiceovers. The project starts with a one-minute sample to establish the visual direction and animation quality. Once the sample is approved, you will produce eight full-length videos, approximately five minutes each. We’re looking for the precision, restraint, and polish associated with premium Apple or Meta motion design—but with an original visual language. Creative direction Very abstract. Minimal. Crisp. Beautifully animated. Rather than showing literal objects or illustrating the narration word for word, use movement, shape, light, texture, and composition to communicate ideas. The visuals might include flowing ribbons, transforming geometric forms, translucent layers, shifting patterns, fluid connections, or carefully controlled particles. These are starting points, not a prescribed style—we’re looking for someone who can bring a distinctive creative approach. Do not use paintings, framed artworks, photographs, characters, literal scenes, or stock-footage montages. Avoid generic explainer icons, dashboard-style interfaces, and template-driven animation. The animation should feel intentional and cohesive, with sharp details, considered lighting, smooth transitions, and confident use of negative space. Typography can be used sparingly, but the piece should be driven primarily by abstract motion rather than text on screen. Abstract should not mean random: changes in rhythm, form, scale, and connection should support the ideas and emotional progression of the voiceover. Project structure Phase 1: One-minute sample Create a fully animated 60-second sample, using supplied narration. This is not just a storyboard, a set of still images, or a slideshow. It should demonstrate the proposed visual language, animation quality, pacing, transitions, and synchronization with the voiceover. We will agree on a concept and a small selection of style frames before you animate the sample. The approved sample will establish the design and quality standard for the full series. Phase 2: Eight five-minute videos Following sample approval, produce eight videos of approximately five minutes each—around 40 minutes of finished animation in total. The series should feel visually consistent while introducing enough variation to keep each video engaging. We need someone who can sustain a strong abstract visual language across longer sequences, rather than repeating a short loop or stretching a few ideas. Audio and materials We will provide the scripts, voiceovers, and available reference material. Keep the supplied voiceovers unchanged. Do not rewrite, rerecord, replace, speed up, or retime the narration. Build the visual pacing around the existing delivery. Any additional music or sound design should be agreed upon before use. Deliverables Provide the completed one-minute sample and, following approval, all eight full-length videos. Final delivery should include high-quality 16:9 MP4 exports at a minimum of 1920 × 1080, plus organized, editable project files and associated assets. Please identify any third-party assets, licensing requirements, or generative tools used. Final work must be suitable for commercial use. Who we’re looking for You should have a strong portfolio in abstract motion design, experimental animation, premium technology films, or design-led 2D/3D work. Excellent composition, timing, transitions, and attention to detail are essential. We’re particularly interested in designers who can develop an original visual system and carry it through a substantial series. After Effects, Cinema 4D, Blender, Houdini, or an equivalent professional workflow are welcome. To apply Please send 2–3 relevant examples of abstract animation, clearly stating your role in each, and a brief description of your proposed approach. Include separate pricing for the one-minute sample and the eight five-minute videos, along with your availability, estimated production schedule, revision allowance, and source-file handover details. We’re looking for a creative partner for the full series—not just a one-off sample.

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Shopify Designer & Developer

We are launching a premium clothing brand, with graphic T-shirts priced at approximately €90, and are looking for an exceptional Shopify designer/developer to build our store. The creative direction combines Mediterranean old-money elegance with bold, unexpected illustrations. We need someone with strong fashion taste, excellent typography skills and the ability to turn campaign imagery into a distinctive shopping experience. VISUAL DIRECTION Imagine a Riviera weekend: historic seaside hotels, yacht decks, cream linen, dark wood, evening dinners and confident, understated styling. Our T-shirts bring the attitude through original graphics. The website brings the sophistication through art direction, photography, typography and layout. References to explore: • Casablanca — expressive fashion and luxury leisure. • Aimé Leon Dore — cohesive lifestyle storytelling. • Tom Ford — confidence and sensuality. • Oakâme — warm neutrals and striking editorial scale. • Farfetch — clear product browsing and shopping functionality. These references describe different aspects of the direction. We want an original identity. THE EXPERIENCE • Full-width campaign imagery with immediate visual impact. • Warm ivory, espresso brown and deep navy as a starting palette. • Beautiful typography, generous spacing and considered layouts. • Editorial storytelling alongside clear product presentation. • Subtle animation and smooth transitions. • Fast, polished mobile browsing. • An intuitive purchase journey. The product should remain the focal point throughout. PROJECT SCOPE Design: • Initial visual direction and homepage concept. • Desktop and mobile design approval before development. • Homepage, collection page and product page designs. Shopify build: • Complete responsive store setup and development. • Initial upload of up to 10 products with size/colour variants. • Product galleries, size guide and detailed product information. • Cart and checkout configuration within the selected Shopify plan. • About, contact, FAQ, shipping, returns and supplied policy pages. • Email signup and a basic welcome email. • Payment and shipping configuration. • Social links, Meta Pixel and GA4 with appropriate consent controls. • Basic SEO, image optimisation and performance checks. • Full purchase journey testing. • Launch support and a short handover video. FULFILMENT We plan to launch using POD/made-to-order fulfilment. The supplier is still being selected. Please include integration with one compatible supplier in your proposal, stating your assumptions. Any custom integration requirements must be identified and priced before development. WHAT WE PROVIDE • Brand name and existing clothing designs after shortlisting. • Product information and garment specifications. • Campaign imagery and product assets. • Feedback and direction throughout the project. • Policy content. Please specify whether copy refinement or any additional asset creation is included in your quote. BUILD APPROACH We are open to a professionally customised Shopify theme or a custom approach, provided the result achieves the required quality and remains easy for us to manage. Please identify the proposed theme and any paid apps. List licence fees and recurring costs separately. Licences must be legitimate and purchased through our account. TO APPLY, PLEASE SEND: Three to five relevant live fashion or premium ecommerce websites you personally worked on. Your exact contribution to each: design, development, or both. A brief description of the visual direction you would propose for this project. Your recommended Shopify build approach. Your fixed project price, including clear exclusions. Your timeline, milestones and included revision rounds. Your experience with POD/made-to-order integrations. Your included post-launch support. An existing portfolio and a short written approach are sufficient for this stage; an unpaid custom design is not required. Please begin your proposal with “RIVIERA” and place your strongest relevant fashion project first. We will shortlist based on visual quality, relevant experience and a clear understanding of the brief.