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Children’s book illustration jobs & portfolio calls

Week 45 · 2–8 Nov 2026

Illustration jobs, portfolio calls and clients to discover.

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Lexington Children’s Theatre — BookwormsBooks

A USD 5,000 commission for approximately 35 illustrations for Bookworms, a children’s book for ages 2–5.

Bear With Us — children’s book illustratorsBooks

Children’s-book illustrators are invited to join a storytelling team working with independent authors.

Child’s Play — illustrator portfoliosBooks

An independent children’s publisher welcomes portfolios reflecting an inclusive, diverse world.

Peanut Publishing — children’s book illustratorsBooks

Share illustration samples for upcoming children’s stories with Peanut Publishing.

EGoFILM — Lead & Background IllustratorsCommercials & animation

An animation studio seeks a Lead Illustrator and a Background Illustrator for a new animated series.

Individual author — bilingual children’s storyBooks

A paid children’s-book project seeks a Latin America-based illustrator for a humorous bilingual story.

Individual client — two-cats children’s bookBooks

A 32-page children’s book featuring two cats and two human characters needs illustration.

Individual client — Christian children’s bookBooks

A paid remote project seeks illustration and character design for a Christian children’s book for ages 4–8.

Duolingo — Illustrator InternEducational & digital

A full-time 12-week summer illustration internship in Duolingo’s Detroit studio.

Usborne PublishingBooks

Usborne invites illustrator portfolios for children’s fiction and non-fiction across age groups.

Interlink PublishingBooks

Interlink welcomes illustrator portfolios for future collaboration, including illustrated children’s books.

The Bright AgencyBooks

The agency accepts children’s-illustration portfolios for possible representation.

Albatros MediaBooks

Albatros Media invites illustrators to send portfolios directly to the most relevant publishing imprint.

Butterfly PublishingBooks

The Australian publisher invites professional children’s illustrators to join its pool for future projects.

ITSme Society agenciesMultiple work types

ITSme accepts portfolios for its international illustration-agency network, including children’s publishing specialists.

WEVE Puzzles — Canadian illustratorsPuzzles & toys

Canadian artists and illustrators are invited to share portfolios for puzzle collaborations and creative events.

Pyro RepresentsMultiple work types

International artist representation across advertising, editorial, decorative work and publishing.

BUVIKBooks

A specialist Slovak publisher of richly illustrated books for young children and early readers.

BěžíliškaBooks

A Czech children’s publisher known for illustration-led, experimental books and inventive board-book formats.

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Lexington Children’s Theatre — Bookworms

A USD 5,000 commission for approximately 35 illustrations for Bookworms, a children’s book for ages 2–5.

Requirements

Create the visual world of a library adventure inspired by Theatre for the Very Young: characters, cover, interiors, spots and backgrounds. Deliver print-ready artwork for 8.5 × 11 inches at a minimum of 300 dpi. The fee includes concept development, character design, revisions and final digital files under a work-for-hire agreement. Development runs 15 December 2026–1 March 2027; final artwork is due 1 March 2027.

Your next move

Review the linked guidelines and apply through the form by 1 December. Prepare a biography (up to 500 words), project approach (up to 750 words), and existing work samples or concept sketches with descriptions. Finished new artwork is not required to apply; the form allows additional portfolio images. Review the work-for-hire terms before accepting.

Location eligibility

The application form does not state applicant-country restrictions. Confirm geographic eligibility with the organiser.

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