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Illustrators For Hire is a curated directory supporting a network of professional 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?

What do you need?



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.

ANIMALS + WILDLIFE
ANIMATION
ARCHITECTURE
BRANDS
C
CHARACTER DESIGN
CHILDREN’S BOOKS
COMICS + HUMOR
EDITORIAL
FASHION + BEAUTY
FLORALS + PLANTS
FOOD + DRINK
GREETING CARDS
HOME PORTRAITS
INFOGRAPHICS
INVITATIONS
LANDSCAPES
LETTERING
LIFESTYLE
MAPS + PLANS
MEDICAL + TECH
MURALS
PATTERNS
PET PORTRAITS
PORTRAITURE
PUZZLES + GAMES
SCI-FI + FANTASY
    
WINTER HOLIDAYS
3D + CGI

Just a Sample



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?
The illustrators on this platform have large archives of art. Tell us what you need and we’ll gather options for you to review!

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Artwork by Devin Maupin

Illustrators are Everywhere



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 country to see the illustrators based there.

AUSTRALIACANADACHINACZECH REPUBLICDENMARKEL SALVADORFRANCEGERMANYGREECEINDIAISRAELITALYMEXICOTHE NETHERLANDSNEW ZEALANDNORWAYPANAMATHE PHILIPPINESPOLANDPORTUGALSOUTH KOREASOUTH AFRICASPAINSWEDENSWITZERLANDUNITED ARAB EMIRATESUNITED KINGDOMUNITED STATES

Do you have an idea for
a Jigsaw Puzzle?



Piece it together...
We wrote an article that provides freelance illustrators with valuable insights on how to break into the booming jigsaw puzzle market, understand what publishers are looking for, and make artwork that is a perfect fit. Now your illustrations can become the missing piece puzzlers will love!

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Artwork by Julia Barry

Featured Niche:
SCI-FI + FANTASY



Where myth, magic, and future collide. 
The illustrators within this slideshow specialize in science fiction and fantasy artwork for book covers, magazines, comics, video games, conventions, and merchandise.

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Meet the Illustrator



Laura Alvarez is based in The Bronx, New York, and specializes in hand-drawn typography and custom lettering.

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Veronica Dall'Antonia is based in Milan, Italy, and specializes in illustrated recipes and food illustration.

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Marie Åhfeldt is based in Stockholm, Sweden, and specializes in editorial and conceptual illustration.

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Lindsay Bolin Lowery is based in Centreville, Maryland, and specializes in in illustrated recipes and food illustration.

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