But it planted the seed in my mind: What if I just hired someone to illustrate my existing book? I had worked with Fiverr.com on some projects before, simple logos for other websites and projects I have. The Fiverr site has an entire subcategory devoted to children’s book illustration....
Once you’ve been hired, your next step is managing client communication, from their expectations to trying to discern exactly what they want you to do. “It’s so important to fully understand what the client wants and for the client to fully understand what the illustrator is going to pro...
In my experience as an illustrator and designer, I have found that once a client has worked with me, they’ll likely want to do it again. They become familiar with working with me, and they know they can rely on me for another successful outcome. Especially at first, when you are esta...
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Needs to be paid even when you don’t have any design needs Will have an area of expertise they specialize in Has a set capacity if workload gets high Freelance designers Pros Paid on a project-to-project basis Can be hired for each project according to their specialization ...
See our previousHow to Get Hired post on the art department here, andsee our current open positions here. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. How would you describe the open role(s) and your role, along with your day-to-day work? How does your role interact with oth...
Note:Steer clear of agents who ask you to pay fees upfront. Still, as unexciting as numbers may be for an illustrator, these management tasks are not difficult to complete on your own. All you need to do is: Open a separate bank account for your freelance business, ...
Skills you DON’T have. Remember, most skills take a lot of effort to acquire. Don’t fabricate them just to get hired. It will come back to haunt you in the long run — probably as soon as you get to the job interview. It’s bad enough to look incompetent but far worse to be...
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How to get hired: Advice from creative directors Tutorial • Beginner In this tutorial, you’ll hear what creative directors and recruiters are looking for when they step into the interview room and sit down opposite you. You’ll... Andrew Blackman • 3 Feb 2025 Photo Effects How...