Children’s Book Illustrator (Pixar-Inspired) + Full Print-Ready Book Layout (28 Images Total)

I am looking for a skilled children’s book illustrator who can work in a Pixar-inspired, semi-realistic 3D style and deliver a complete, print-ready children’s book. All character designs already exist. You will keep the overall character look, make small proportional adjustments, and replace the existing characters in each scene with the updated versions. You will also create 1 new illustration from scratch and edit 27 existing images, then prepare the entire book for print. ✔️ Illustration Editing (27 images + 1 brand-new illustration)Improve lighting, tone, shadows, and color balanceEnsure consistent character proportionsReplace current characters with updated onesRe-position characters within the pageAdd/remove small elements as neededExpand backgrounds to fit final page sizeDeliver 300 DPI, CMYK, print-ready filesMaintain perfect style consistency✔️ Full Book Layout & Interior DesignCreate a print-ready interior PDF, including:Proper bleed, trim, and gutterCorrect margins for 8x10 or 8.5x11Insert all edited imagesPlace text (Comic Sans MS)Page numbersClean, professional page flowHigh-resolution PDF for bolthires KDP + IngramSpark✔️ Cover Design (Front, Back, Spine)Use existing artworkAdd title, subtitle, and author nameAdd back cover description, ISBN, and barcodeMatch KDP + IngramSpark printer specsDeliver print-ready PDF cover✔️ Final Files RequiredPrint-ready PDF interiorPrint-ready PDF coverAll layered source files (PSD/AI/INDD)28 final images (27 edited + 1 new), 300 DPI, CMYKBook Details28 total illustrationsApprox.1,000 wordsChildren’s picture bookSize: 8x10 or 8.5x11Distribution: bolthires KDP, IngramSpark, and local printingIdeal FreelancerExperience with children’s book illustrationSkilled in Pixar-inspired 3D/semi-realistic styleExpert in Photoshop/IllustratorUnderstands print standards: CMYK, 300 DPI, bleed, gutterExperience delivering print-ready PDFsStrong communicationU.S.-based preferred (not required)✔️ Project Structure (Milestones will be set AFTER hiring)Milestone 1 – $100 (Smaller risk-free test)Edit first 3 imagesCharacter consistency checkColor/tone correctionConfirm style matchMilestone 2 – $300Edit next batch of 10 imagesImage corrections + style alignmentMilestone 3 – $250Edit remaining 14 imagesMilestone 4 – $150Cover design (front, back, spine)Milestone 5 – $200Full book layout + print-ready interiorFinal files + source files delivery(Total: $1,000 Fixed Price) Apply tot his job