Illustration Weekly

Jobs, portfolio calls & client discoveries for children's book illustrators.

ITSme Society agencies

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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ITSme Society agencies

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

Requirements

Identify the preferred member agency, then submit a short introduction plus selected images or an online portfolio through the official route. A CV is not required.

Your next move

Compare the member rosters, name the preferred agency and submit a concise, coherent children’s portfolio through the official route.

Location eligibility

The official page invites artists worldwide. Review the specific agency’s territory, commission, exclusivity and contract before signing.

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