Project Description – Mango Loves to Tango
Hello, my name is Reuben Chavez. I'm the creator of a children's book series centered around fruits and vegetables that teach confidence, kindness, and emotional growth for ages 4–7.
Mango Loves to Tango is the first book in the series. The full manuscript and AI-generated illustrations are already completed. What I need now is a professional illustrator to refine, clean up, and unify the artwork so it is consistent, polished, and ready for KDP publishing.
Scope of Work:
•Redraw or refine existing AI illustrations (24–32 pages including cover)
•Ensure character consistency (size, proportions, expressions, color palette)
•Clean linework and improve depth, lighting, and backgrounds
•Deliver print-ready, high-resolution files for Amazon KDP (with bleed)
•Final front and back cover formatting
Style Direction:
Bright, warm, expressive, emotionally engaging, similar in tone to modern bestselling picture books. Characters must feel lovable, consistent, and brand-ready for future books and app expansion.
What I'm Looking For in a Work Relationship:
•Clear communication
•Respect for deadlines
•Willingness to collaborate and refine details
•Long-term partnership potential (this is a multi-book series)
What Makes This Project Unique:
This book is part of a larger publishing and educational ecosystem that will expand into Spanish editions, bundles, and a children's learning app. Strong character consistency is critical for brand growth across multiple books and platforms.
If you're passionate about creating meaningful children's stories and want to be part of something long-term, I'd love to connect.
Contract duration of less than 1 month. with 30 hours per week.
Mandatory skills: Digital Art, Children's Book Illustration, Adobe Illustrator, Editorial Illustration, Character Design, Vector Graphic, Animal Illustration, Illustration, 2D Illustration, People Illustration, Ebook Design, Art & Design, Digital Painting, Digital Illustration, Book Cover Design