Astound US Inc
Illustrator
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Astound US is growing! Are you a Picture Book Illustrator looking to join an agency that truly champions your work?
We are looking for 10 Picture Book Illustrators to join our roster.
About Astound
At Astound, we’re drawn to better. We champion bold, contemporary children’s illustration and believe exceptional artists deserve exceptional support.
About the Opportunity
Continuing Astound's legacy of representing incredible artists and fostering strong relationships with top publishers around the globe, we are excited to launch an open call for freelance Picture Book Illustrators. This is a rare opportunity to work alongside an internationally recognised agency while continuing to work remotely from anywhere in the world.
This is more than representation. It’s an opportunity to build a long-term creative career with an internationally recognised agency while working remotely from anywhere in the world.
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What We’re Looking For
We’re especially excited to hear from Picture Book Illustrators who have:
- A strong portfolio aimed at the publishing market
- Traditional-leaning stylistic elements with confident draftsmanship
- Strong characterisation and proportionate character design
- Rich storytelling and expressive world-building
- A unique personal approach that stands apart
- A sense of humour (a huge bonus!)
We’re especially looking for artists who create magical, character-rich worlds full of charm, detail, and personality. Immersive, memorable work that feels unmistakably their own.
We’re drawn to styles that are timeless yet contemporary: thoughtful, character-led, emotionally rich, and strong in storytelling.
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What We Offer
Here at Astound Us we work closely with our artists to ensure career advancements with the right clients, regular creative guidance, storybook development, direct connections with clients suited to your style, strong administrative support and on-time payment.
How to Submit Your Work
All submissions are processed by our Talent Scouts at ITSme and reviewed in collaboration with the Astound team.
Send us a short introduction, 5–10 images of your work, or a link to your portfolio/website at: hello@itsmegroup.com
No CV required.
Every submission is reviewed thoughtfully, and every artist receives a response.
More Information
Find out more about ITSme and our submission process: https://itsme.biz/itsme-repped/
We’d love to discover the next exciting voice in picture books. Could it be you?
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