Illustrators For Hire is a curated directory of professional and trustworthy freelance illustrators from around the world.
From children’s books to greeting cards, infographics to pet portraits, complete your creative vision with the help from top freelance illustration talent.
HOW DOES THIS WORK?
Find an illustrator with the right skills for your project.
Not only does each illustrator have their own artistic style, but they also have distinct areas of expertise—niches. For example, some illustrators specialize in food-themed artwork, while others may be really good at maps...or animation...or murals. Click on an image below to discover illustrators who specialize in that niche.
Explore the diverse illustration styles showcased on this site.
This group features just a small selection of the 300+ freelance illustrators in our community—each with their own creative niche, from editorial and lifestyle to food, florals, patterns, and more.
Calls for Content
Art directors, are you looking for a something specific?
Our members have large archives of art and illustration. Tell us what you need and we’ll put the word out!
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Art directors, are you looking for a something specific?
Our members have large archives of art and illustration. Tell us what you need and we’ll put the word out!
Artwork by Caitlin Keegan
Find an illustrator based in the country that fits your projects needs.
Do you need a drawing from Denmark? A cartoon from Canada? A portrait from Portugal? We got you covered. Click on a flag to see the illustrators based in each country.
Do you have an idea for a Children’s Book?
Once upon a time...
...we created a free guide which provides children's book authors with valuable insights on how to collaborate with an illustrator to bring their visions into reality. And, they lived happily ever after!
READ THE GUIDE
Once upon a time...
...we created a free guide which provides children's book authors with valuable insights on how to collaborate with an illustrator to bring their visions into reality. And, they lived happily ever after!
Artwork by Sarah Nettuno
Perusing for portraits?
The illustrators within this slideshow specialize in editorial portraits—for magazine articles, books, bios, and custom gifts—that capture the likeness and personality of an individual or group of people.
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