What is an Illustrator?
An illustrator is a visual artist who specializes in creating drawings, paintings or digital artwork that communicates a specific concept, idea or narrative. Illustrators use various techniques and mediums to visually interpret stories, concepts or messages.
Things an Illustrator Can Do for You
- Game art: Create characters, environments and assets for video games
- Tattoo design: Conceptualize and design custom tattoos, incorporating aesthetics and personal preferences
- Designs for posters, albums, and storyboards: Craft visuals for posters, album covers and storyboards, communicating messages, themes and narratives
- Illustrations for t-shirts, merchandise, books, and comics: Produce engaging illustrations for various mediums, including t-shirts, merchandise, books and comics, bringing characters, scenes and concepts to life
- Logos and icons: Design logos and icons that represent brands, businesses or products, using visual elements and typography
How much does it cost to hire an Illustrator?
Illustrators on Fiverr typically charge by the services they offer, with fees that may range from approximately $30.00 to $213.00, depending on the job. To give an idea for pricing, here are some average fees from sellers on Fiverr.
- Game art: Average of $213 per job
- Tattoo design: Average of $176 per job
- Designs for posters, albums and storyboards: Averages ranging from $89 to $112 per job
- Illustrations for t-shirts, merchandise, books, comics: Averages ranging from $72 to $90 per job
- Logos and icons: Averages ranging from $45 to $71 per job
Questions to ask when hiring an Illustrator
- Can you share your portfolio and discuss the range of projects you've worked on, highlighting your areas of expertise?
- How do you approach the creative process when starting a new illustration project, from initial concept development to final execution?
- Are you proficient with illustration techniques, mediums and tools?
- How do you handle client feedback and revisions during the illustration process?
How much time does an Illustrator take to complete a job on Fiverr?
While jobs can differ in size and scope, Illustrators on Fiverr take an average of 7 to 18 days from the moment an order is placed until the time the order is delivered. Designs for books, merchandise, posters and tattoos on Fiverr take an average of 14 to 16 days to complete. Game designs take an average of 8 days, while albums covers and storyboards take an average of 7 days to complete. Some Fiverr sellers offer faster delivery times for an extra fee.
Here’s how to hire illustrators on Fiverr Pro:
You can use the Fiverr Pro catalog to review the profiles, portfolios, ratings, and reviews of illustrators. Look for freelancers who have past experience working on similar projects. Once you find the freelancer you’d like to work with, give them a thorough brief that details exactly what you’re looking for.
If you can’t find the right illustration expert, there are different ways to match with talent on Fiverr Pro. One option is to post a brief and let freelancers come to you with a proposal. You can also work directly with your own Business Success Manager who’ll match you with the best freelancers.
Another solution is to use our customer support chat to explain your needs, and they’ll share a shortlist of talent. If you’d like end-to-end project management, we’ll pair you with a business partner who assembles a team of freelancers and oversees your entire project.
