Freelance Illustrator – Cartoon Group Portrait

Canada

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Job type: Contract
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 25, 2026

Original job description

This role is for a skilled illustrator to create a modern 2D flat cartoon group portrait featuring a woman, her husband, and their cat. The artwork will be approximately 50 x 40 cm in portrait format, designed in a simple, mid-century-inspired style with colourful yet muted, soft tones. The illustration should capture personalized facial details and incorporate flowers and meaningful items around the subjects to enrich the composition. Reference images will be provided to guide the style and personalization. This is a personal commission with a firm deadline for delivery by May 2027.

Responsibilities

Design and illustrate a group portrait in a modern 2D flat cartoon style, following mid-century inspiration.
Incorporate personalized facial features and small, meaningful items and flowers around the subjects.
Use a colour palette of muted, soft tones to achieve the desired aesthetic.
Ensure the composition is balanced and visually engaging, filling the portrait space effectively.
Collaborate with the client to review reference images and integrate feedback.
Deliver the final artwork in high-resolution digital format by the agreed deadline.

Skills And Requirements

Proven experience in cartoon or illustrative portraiture, with a strong portfolio demonstrating similar work.
Proficiency in digital illustration tools such as Adobe Illustrator, Procreate, or equivalent.
Ability to interpret and incorporate client feedback and reference materials.
Strong sense of composition, colour, and personalized detail.
Excellent communication skills and responsiveness.
Availability to complete the project by May 2027.
Experience with mid-century and modern cartoon styles is highly desirable.

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Responsibilities

Create a personalized, high-resolution 2D cartoon group portrait of a woman, her husband, and their cat, incorporating meaningful items and flowers in a balanced composition. Review reference images with the client, incorporate feedback, and deliver the artwork by May 2027.

Requirements

Applicants should have proven experience in cartoon or illustrative portraiture, a strong portfolio, and proficiency with digital illustration tools such as Adobe Illustrator or Procreate. They should demonstrate strong composition and color skills, responsiveness to client feedback, and availability to meet the May 2027 deadline; mid-century and modern cartoon experience is desirable.

Skills

Digital Illustration
Cartoon Portraiture
Adobe Illustrator
Procreate
Composition
Color Theory
Personalized Detail
Client Communication
Feedback Integration
Reference Image Interpretation
Mid-Century Style
2D Flat Illustration

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Keywords

Freelance Illustrator
Cartoon Group Portrait
Digital Illustration
2D Flat Style
Mid-Century Inspiration
Adobe Illustrator
Procreate
Portrait Format
Muted Color Palette
Soft Tones
Facial Details
Flowers
Personalized Artwork
Composition
Reference Images
Client Feedback
High-Resolution Digital Artwork
Personal Commission

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