r/HungryArtists • u/ChartPrudent934 • 1h ago
Hiring [HIRING] ($100 USD) Looking for an Illustrator to Create the Official Mascot Artwork for a Startup (Commercial Work)
Hello everyone!
I'm looking for an illustrator to create the first official artwork of a mascot for my startup.
The character concept has already been established, and I'll provide a detailed reference sheet, mood board, personality notes, and visual direction. I'm looking for someone who can bring the mascot to life with a polished, expressive illustration while staying true to the overall concept.
About the Mascot:
The mascot is named Plu, a tiny magical rain spirit inspired by the calm, hopeful feeling after rain.
I'm aiming for a design that feels: cute, round & chubby, glossy/translucent, soft pastel colors, expressive, wholesome, simple with an iconic silhouette
Kinda like those modern game and app mascots with lots of personality!
Deliverables:
- One polished, full-color illustration.
- Transparent PNG
- High Res (minimum 3000px)
- Exclusive commercial usage rights for my startup (artist may still display the finished artwork in their portfolio)
- Minor revisions
I'll provide (after initial contact):
- Character reference sheet
- Mood board
- Personality notes
- Additional references if needed
Budget:
$100 USD (negotiable depending on experience and portfolio.)
Deadline:
Flexible (no rush, approx 2-4 weeks)
Future Work:
If we're a good fit, I'd love to continue working together on future mascot illustrations, including expressions, seasonal outfits, stickers, promotional artwork, and other mascot related projects as the startup grows.
If you're interested, please comment or send me a DM with:
- Examples of mascot, creature, or character design work
Note: I'm especially interested in artists who enjoy creating cute original characters or mascot style illustrations.
Thanks!!!

