Children’s Book Cover Illustrator Needed – Pickleball-Themed Story

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Children’s Book Cover Illustration – Vibrant & Engaging Design Job Overview: I am looking for a professional children’s book illustrator to create a vibrant, engaging, and high-quality cover illustration for my upcoming book titled “Jake’s First Game: A Pickle Strong Story.” The cover must be fun, colorful, and appealing to kids aged 6-10 while accurately depicting a pickleball theme. Scope of Work: • Main Characters: • Jake – A happy, enthusiastic young boy with blonde hair & blue eyes wearing a Pickle Strong t-shirt and holding a solid, black pickleball paddle (NO holes) with “Pickle Strong” written on it. No goggles. • Pickles (the dog) – A friendly golden retriever wearing oversized blue sports goggles and looking excited to play. • Background: • A properly designed pickleball court with: ✔ Correct court layout (no unnecessary lines or tennis-style alleys) ✔ The kitchen area (Non-Volley Zone) painted a different color than the rest of the court ✔ A lively, fun atmosphere with a few diverse kids & parents watching from the sidelines • Title Design: • Title: Jake’s First Game: A Pickle Strong Story should be large, bold, fun, and readable—but must look polished and professional. • Avoid generic fonts; it should stand out and match the playful tone of the book. • Illustration Style: • Modern, polished cartoon/comic style (similar to Dog Man or Pete the Cat). • Bright, vibrant colors that pop. • NO food elements included in the design. File Requirements: • High-resolution (300 DPI) print-ready files suitable for both print & Kindle eBook publishing. • Formats required: PSD, TIFF (print-ready), and JPG/PNG (for digital use). Ideal Candidate: • Experienced in children’s book illustrations • Understands proper pickleball court design (or is willing to research it) • Pays attention to details & is responsive to feedback • Able to deliver a high-quality, professional book cover within a reasonable timeframe Budget & Timeline:

Keyword: Adobe Illustrator

Price: $250.0

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