Twine
Freelance Illustrator – Family Gift, Animated Style
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Role Description
This role involves creating a vibrant, detailed digital family illustration as a unique Christmas gift. The artwork will depict a lively park scene featuring three family members—Dani, Alex, and their young daughter Sydney—engaged in playful, natural interactions. The composition should integrate personal items such as bubbles, Sydney’s bike and toys, a playground, cricket and golf equipment, and family bags, all woven seamlessly into the environment. The late family dog, Apollo, should be subtly included as a background detail, lying on a cloud and observing the family, without overt angel symbolism. The illustration style should be warm, expressive, and inspired by cartoons, anime, or animated films, with a strong emphasis on visual storytelling and character expression. The final deliverable must be a high-resolution digital file suitable for printing and framing, with delivery required before Christmas. The client will provide photo references, family jokes, and Easter eggs to personalize the piece, while allowing creative freedom for composition and style.
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Deliverables
- One high-resolution digital family illustration suitable for print and framing
- Lively park scene with natural, playful family interactions
- Inclusion of specified personal items and background details (bubbles, toys, playground, sports equipment, bags)
- Subtle depiction of the late family dog, Apollo, as a background element
- Integration of provided photo references, family jokes, and Easter eggs
- Delivery of final artwork before Christmas
Requirements
- Proven experience in digital illustration, with a portfolio demonstrating cartoon, anime, or animated-film inspired styles
- Strong skills in character design, expressive posing, and detailed background composition
- Ability to incorporate personal references and visual storytelling elements
- Proficiency with digital illustration tools (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Procreate, Clip Studio Paint)
- Excellent communication skills for interpreting client references and feedback
- Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality work within a set deadline
- Availability for remote collaboration; location flexible, but must meet delivery timeline
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