This is an exciting opportunity for a talented illustrator to collaborate on a children's comic book series that blends whimsical fantasy with STEM education. The project centers on The Adventures of Fairy Princess Minerva, a series designed for ages 68, where each story introduces analytical thinking and engineering concepts through magical adventures. The first book, Fairy Princess Minerva and the Enchanted Garden, will be a full-color, 8.5 8.5 square comic featuring 20 story pages (approximately 5565 panels) and 4 illustrated back matter pages. The narrative follows Princess Minerva as she solves mysteries in her magical kingdom using real-world problem-solving frameworks, making STEM concepts accessible and engaging for young readers. The script is fully developed, with detailed panel-by-panel direction and art notes, ensuring a clear creative vision and collaborative workflow.
Deliverables
- Complete illustration of a 20-page comic book (5565 panels) in full color, plus 4 additional back matter pages.
- Consistent character design for six main characters and various fantastical settings.
- Artwork that balances whimsical fantasy elements with light technical details suitable for a young audience.
- Collaboration with the author to ensure visual storytelling aligns with the script and educational objectives.
- Delivery of high-resolution, print-ready files in the required format and dimensions.
Requirements
- Proven experience in sequential art, particularly for children's books or comics.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating expressive, organic illustration style and character consistency.
- Ability to interpret detailed scripts and visual direction, incorporating both fantasy and subtle technical elements.
- Excellent communication skills and openness to feedback throughout the creative process.
- Interest in long-term collaboration for future books in the series is a plus.
- Availability to commit to the project timeline and deliver high-quality work reliably.
- Familiarity with preparing artwork for print production.
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