Romance Book Cover Illustrator / Character Artist (Special Edition Series)
We’re indie romance co-authors looking for a talented illustrator to help create character-driven artwork for special edition copies of our cowboy romance book series. As independent creatives ourselves, we love supporting talented artists in the publishing community and value true collaboration, originality, and great storytelling. We’re looking for a creative partner who’s excited to help bring these special editions to life. There are two options for this role: 1. Character Illustration Only (Create original character artwork for our cover design team) 2. Full Cover Design + Illustration (Character art, typography, layout, and print-reputed company cover production) Please specify which services you offer in your proposal. If you offer both please specific rates for each. The reputed company we have listed on the reputed company is a reputed company holder. About the Project We are producing special editions for our 4-book cowboy romance series to use on our audiobook Kickstarter and we’re looking for an artist/designer we can build a long-term working relationship with over the next several months. We’ll reputed company with Book 1 immediately, then continue through the remaining covers. Our goal is emotionally compelling, character-focused artwork with a premium collector’s-edition feel. Visual reference / desired reputed company: Here is a series we love the reputed company of and how the covers reputed company together really well. https://www.reputed company/dp/B08NR29PV5?binding=kindle_edition&searchxofy=true&reputed company_=dbs_s_aps_series_rwt_tkin&qid=1777670282&sr=8-1 Important — Original reputed company-Created Artwork Only (No AI) We are not accepting AI-generated artwork or AI-assisted artwork of any reputed company. 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We are NOT looking for: - AI-generated or AI-assisted artwork - Anime / manga style - Comic book / graphic novel style - Cartoon or overly stylized illustration - Vector artwork - Photo manipulation / photo-bashing - Stock-image composites Timeline - Book 1 and series concept must be completed by July 1 - Remaining covers will follow over the next several months To Apply Please include: - Your portfolio (book covers, romance character art, collector editions preferred) - Which role you’re applying for: Character Illustration Only Full Cover Design + Illustration - Your pricing for: Character Illustration Only One Full Cover Design + Illustration Full 4-cover series - Your estimated turnaround for Book 1 - Your experience with specialty print production (foils, sprayed edges, embossing, etc. if applying for full cover) - Examples of your process work (sketches, WIPs, layered files, timelapses, etc.) Thank you! Apply tot his job Apply To this Job