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carolinevickers

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San Diego, United States
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Adobe Illustrator, Invision, Infographic
Adobe Illustrator, Invision, Infographic
Portfolio Website: https://www.carolinevickersdesign.com/ I’m a multi-disciplinary graphic designer with who specializes in visual identity design, print design, digit...
mrglaubitz73

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San Diego, United States
Illustrator
Book Illustration, Character Design, Comic Strip
Book Illustration, Character Design, Comic Strip
Charles Glaubitz is a native of Tijuana, born in 1973 to a Mexican mother who was a pharmacist and an American father who was a karate champion with German roots. He grew...
lpatch6548383

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San Diego, United States
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Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop
Hi, I'm a designer and artist from San Diego. I specialize in hand drawn illustration, visual design, product photography, and writing.
Jessdel

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San Diego, United States
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Artwork, Autodesk SketchBook, Freehand Digital Illustration
Artwork, Autodesk SketchBook, Freehand Digital Illustration
Longtime digital artist. 2D generalist including illustration, 2D animation, graphic design, UI, storyboarding, and editing. User of various art software and open to many...
Glyna Dugan

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San Diego, United States
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Artwork, Portrait, Comic Strip
Artwork, Portrait, Comic Strip
Artist, writer, and a passionate reader. I love storytelling through visual and written mediums. I have over ten years of developing my skills as an artist. The passion I...
lorenzobam6335

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San Diego, United States
Illustrator
Set Design, Pencil Illustration, Pen and Ink Illustration
Set Design, Pencil Illustration, Pen and Ink Illustration
Website: http://lorenzobam.wix.com/lorenzobambinoart Flexibility accomplished, with over 25 years of artistic experience working at various studios, projecting and ma...
Kevin Bannister

Available

San Diego, United States
Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop, Book Illustration, Spot Illustration
Adobe Photoshop, Book Illustration, Spot Illustration
Multi-style, veteran illustrator and designer, specializing in creative strategy and communication to produce great results (without endless revisions and exploding budge...
Tony Washington

Available

San Diego, United States
Illustrator
At the age of 18 after completing high school he joined the summer program at Cal Arts…but the institution couldn’t hold Tony for long; he already had a vision for his li...
madisoncohen22

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San Diego, United States
Illustrator
Illustration, Childrens Book Illustration, Animation
Illustration, Childrens Book Illustration, Animation
I am very passionate about illustration, animation, and 3d modeling. I am currently an animator for the Childhood Cancer Society. I have also done a variety of personal a...
angelaelkhoury3315

Available

San Diego, United States
Illustrator
Illustration, Comic Strip, Book Illustration
Illustration, Comic Strip, Book Illustration
Diligent and driven university graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Illustration, Comics, and Graphic Design looking to embark on my professional journey in a creative ...
JosephNaval

Available

San Diego, United States
Illustrator
Illustration, Logo, Product Design
Illustration, Logo, Product Design
I’ve been designing across digital and print for 20 years. I create clean, inviting, and intelligent brands for companies. The aim is simple, produce good work.
HarleyRWeir

Available

San Diego, United States
Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop, Illustration, Procreate
Adobe Photoshop, Illustration, Procreate
2D Game Art Generalist, Environment Concept Artist. Winner of multiple digital art awards.

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How To Hire an Illustrator in San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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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