Editorial Illustrator for Digital Publication

Project description

I’m looking for an illustrator to create simple editorial sketches and illustrations for a digital publication focused on essays, stories, culture, and everyday observations.

The visual direction should combine editorial illustration and traditional newspaper comic strips, with expressive, slightly imperfect, hand-drawn linework.

I am not looking for anime, 3D, highly polished vector art, or an overly childish/cartoonish style. The illustrations should feel human, witty, expressive, and suitable for an editorial/literary publication.

Most illustrations will be relatively simple:

Mainly black and white / ink
One or a few characters
Expressive poses and facial expressions
Minimal or no backgrounds
Occasional props or simple environments
Hand-drawn and slightly imperfect linework
Intended primarily for web use

There is already an established original character design that may appear in some illustrations, so the illustrator should be comfortable maintaining a consistent character while adapting poses, expressions, and situations.

Initial commission

I would like to start with one paid test illustration.

If the visual style is a good fit, I’m interested in establishing an ongoing collaboration and commissioning illustrations in small batches.

When applying, please include:

Relevant portfolio samples
Your price for one simple illustration/sketch
Your estimated price for a batch of 5 illustrations
Number of revisions included
Final file formats provided

I value personality, visual storytelling, expressive linework, and composition more than highly detailed rendering.

References and a clear description of each illustration will be provided.

Budget: Please quote your rate for the initial test illustration.