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Andrew Starosta Design

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Chicago, United States
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Logo, Branding, Microsoft Powerpoint
Logo, Branding, Microsoft Powerpoint
(YOUR BRAND) needs a wing-man! Andrew Starosta Design can elevate your story or create something the world has never seen before. No project too big or too small. ...
mikeybattista

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Chicago, United States
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Illustration, Freelance Gig, Freehand Digital Illustration
Illustration, Freelance Gig, Freehand Digital Illustration
Nimble, perceptive creator with comprehensive art and design ability cultivated from a background in digital media and fine art. Possessing wide-ranging technical profici...
Jason S. Thomas

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Chicago, United States
Illustrator
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop
Hello. I'm a visual artist with many years experience with print and digital media for a variety of clients, including ad agencies, corporate businesses and non-profits. ...
Anfaslim

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Chicago, United States
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Book Illustration, Illustration, Fashion Design
Book Illustration, Illustration, Fashion Design
Creative visual artist and developer with expertise in digital art, React Three Fiber, and UI/UX design. Combines artistic vision and technical skill to deliver impactful...
salemmessner

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Chicago, United States
Illustrator
Tattoo Design, Artwork, Procreate
Tattoo Design, Artwork, Procreate
Illustrator, painter, aspiring tattoo artist
charliecroninart

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Chicago, United States
Illustrator
Acrylic Illustration, T-shirt Design, Spot Illustration
Acrylic Illustration, T-shirt Design, Spot Illustration
Hello! My name is Charlie Cronin and I am an Illustrator based in the Chicago area specializing in Sequential Art, Storyboards, Concept Art, and Illustration. Since recei...
Emma Sarran

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Chicago, United States
Illustrator
Copywriting, Audacity, Illustration
Copywriting, Audacity, Illustration
Emma Sarran Webster is a writer, editor, muralist & illustrator. She has nearly 20 years of experience in writing, editing, and content creation and more than 1,000 bylin...
hannahmiller114

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Chicago, United States
Illustrator
Adobe InDesign, Web Design, Sticker
Adobe InDesign, Web Design, Sticker
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Kathleen Burns

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Chicago, United States
Illustrator
Acrylic Illustration, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign
Acrylic Illustration, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign
I am a color-loving illustrator who never tires of learning and creating. I use both traditional and digital illustration techniques, and even a mixture of the two, to cr...
nelsonfloresjrart

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Chicago, United States
Illustrator
Book Cover, Poster, Portrait
Book Cover, Poster, Portrait
Illustrator both digital as well as traditional art. Some samples may be found at NelsonFloresArt.com
Lydia R

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Chicago, United States
Illustrator
PLEASE VIEW PORTFOLIO SITE AT HTTPS://WWW.LYDIARANGCOM/ Hello! My name is Lydia Rang and I'm a multi-medium designer and storytelling-centric artist who loves to creat...
Wendy Fernandez (wenfer)
Chicago, United States
Illustrator
Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphic, Adobe Illustrator
Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphic, Adobe Illustrator
As a motion designer, I have successfully executed projects, crafting compelling media for a variety of NSM trade shows and conferences. I pride myself on smoothly engagi...

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How To Hire an Illustrator in Chicago, United States

To kick things off, choose what type of illustrator you need for your project.

Custom illustrators can be hired directly from the following pages:

  • Children's book illustrators for hire
  • Comic illustrators for hire
  • Logo artists for hire
  • Designers for hire

Next, it's time to start the hiring process:

Finding An Illustrator For Hire

Looking for illustrators might seem like a time-consuming affair.

Twine simplifies the process of looking for an illustrator by implementing a vetting process, matching clients to creatives through over 10 different criteria.

Here's a quick overview of how to hire an illustrator using the platform:

  1. Post up a job, detailing the nature of your project
  2. Wait for illustrators to pitch on your brief
  3. Review your pitches and choose a candidate
  4. Negotiate your terms
  5. Sorted!

Tips For Writing Your Job Brief

Here's an interesting statistic:

60% of pitches for jobs online have been abandoned due to the application's length or complexity

Although Twine manually vets all pitches that a client receives, it's really important to make sure your brief is clear and concise to maximize the volume of high-quality pitches you receive.

By posting a clear and concise brief for your illustration, freelance illustrators will be able to quickly gain an understanding of your project and determine if they're a good match.

To maximize your chances of receiving high-quality pitches, make sure to include the following information within your job brief:

  • Who you are

  • What you require (and why)

  • The size & scope of your project

  • References of work you like

  • Target audience

  • Budget

  • Deadline

If you'd like a more in-depth look at how to structure your project brief, check out our illustration project brief example .

How Much Does It Cost To Hire An Illustrator in Chicago, United States?

The cost of hiring an illustrator will vary significantly from project to project.

For example, if you wanted to hire an illustrator for a children's book, it would cost you a lot more than hiring a logo designer for a basic business logo.

Using the data from our network of freelance illustrators, here are the ranges you can expect for a day's work (7-8 hours):

Illustrator LevelJuniorMid-LevelExpert
Day Rate$150-250$250-500$500-1000

Here are the price ranges in GBP:

Illustrator LevelJuniorMid-LevelExpert
Iay Rate£100-200£200-400£400-800

How much does it cost to get a book illustrated?

Using the data from our platform, book illustration can vary from $80 to $2,000. The average price of a book illustration on Twine is $546.67

How much do illustrators cost per image?

Cheap illustrations can cost as little as $20, whereas more expensive pieces can cost as much as $450. Using the data from our platform, the average cost per image on Twine is $68.93.

In general, the more images you require, the cheaper the cost per image will be.

If you'd like a more thorough overview of illustrator rates, head over to our freelance illustration marketplace to view current listings, alongside our network of custom illustrators for hire.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why hire an illustrator?

Here's the thing:

As tempting as it might be to use stock art…

Your customers will spot it in an instant.

And do you know what they'll think?

They'll think you've taken shortcuts with your product.

You need an illustrator to produce original work if you want to showcase the time, effort and energy you've put into your work.

If that doesn't convince you, here are three further advantages of commissioning original illustration work:

Retain creative autonomy

Working with stock art can force you to compromise on your product in order to make the artwork fit. Hiring a freelancer lets you tailor the art to your product.

Stand out from your competitors

90% of information processed by the brain is visual. An original, eye-catching illustration is an excellent way of setting yourself apart from the competition.

Keep your costs down

Top-quality stock art is expensive, with many providers locking you into an extensive subscription plan. An original illustration will not only be far-superior in quality, but often more cost-effective than stock art.

What are the advantages of hiring a freelance illustrator over an agency?

Great question!

Here are the top three advantages of hiring a freelance illustrator over an agency:

Price point

With office space, employee benefits and set working hours, agencies have high overheads factored into their costs. Hiring a freelancer cuts out the middleman and provides you with a top-quality result at an effective price point.

Experience

Top-notch illustrators will often start their careers at an agency before moving on to freelance work. This makes freelancers some of the most experienced & knowledgeable professionals in the game.

Specialism

Most agencies target a broad market. Instead, many freelancers will specialize in a particular niche of illustration, such as children's books or album artwork. This allows you to choose a professional who lives and breathes your particular project.

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