Children’s Book Illustrator: Full 32-Page Picture Book Front/Back Cover;16 Spreads, Print-Ready

I am publishing a 32-page children’s picture book (ages 4–7) under my Publishing Company and am seeking a professional illustrator to create cohesive, print-ready artwork for the entire book.

Project includes:

Front cover (full wrap: front, spine, back)

16 full-bleed illustrated spreads (32 interior pages)

Consistent main character (golden retriever therapy dog)

Final files prepared for Amazon KDP and IngramSpark

This is a commercial publishing project, not a hobby book. I am looking for someone experienced in children’s publishing who understands storytelling through illustration and print production requirements.

ABOUT THE BOOK

Theme: Therapy dog bringing comfort in schools and public spaces

Target age: 4–7

The main character is a golden retriever therapy dog. Emotional expression and character consistency are critical.

I currently have AI-generated concept images for direction, but I am looking for a human illustrator to refine/recreate professionally with full commercial rights transfer.

DELIVERABLES REQUIRED

✔ Character design sheet (Harper model sheet)

✔ Cover illustration (front + spine + back layout)

✔ 16 full-bleed spreads

✔ 300 DPI

✔ CMYK color

✔ 8.5 x 8.5 trim

✔ 0.125 inch bleed

✔ All important elements inside safe margin

✔ Layered source files (PSD or AI)

✔ Flattened print-ready PDF (PDF/X-1a preferred)

Final files must be ready for upload to Amazon KDP and IngramSpark.

RIGHTS

This will be structured as Work-for-Hire.

Full commercial rights transfer required.

Illustrator may display work in portfolio after publication.

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