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Seeking a Character Designer for a Premium Apparel Line (Chenille Patches & Embroidery)

We are looking for a skilled character designer to create 10 unique, expressive mascot-style characters for a premium apparel brand. These designs will be used for chenille patches and embroidery, so they need to be bold, highly detailed, and commercially appealing. Our characters will feature African American representation, and we want to ensure that their skin tones, hair textures, facial features, and cultural elements are properly reflected in a vibrant, high-quality style similar to Pixar or modern mascot animation. Project Overview: ✅ 10 unique Pixar-style African American mascot characters for apparel branding ✅ Vectorized designs in AI, EPS, and PNG formats ✅ Embroidery-friendly line work and color separation ✅ Authentic representation of Black culture, fashion, and hairstyles ✅ Bold, expressive designs that translate well into patches ✅ Scalable work for different apparel applications Ideal Designer Should Have: ✔ Experience in character design, mascot creation, and branding ✔ Strong understanding of African American skin tones, hair textures, and facial features ✔ Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator for vector work ✔ Experience with embroidery/patch design (preferred but not required) ✔ A strong portfolio with expressive character designs ✔ Ability to offer bulk pricing for multiple designs Budget & Scope: