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Cook Children's

Biomed Technician III,CCMCP

Prosper, TX

$23 - $30.75/hr

Supports the mission, values and strategic aims of Cook Children's Health Care System. This ... Ability to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams and illustrated parts drawings of biomedical ...

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Designer, Dreamtivity

Franklin, TN · On-site

$55K - $60K/yr

Stay current on market trends, illustration styles, and children's publishing formats. * Prepare press-ready files, including preflighting and final production deliverables. * Route materials through ...

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How much do children illustrator jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for children illustrator in the United States is $59,345.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38,500.00 and $68,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by children illustrators when working with authors and publishers?

Children illustrators often face the challenge of balancing their creative vision with the expectations of authors and publishers. Collaboration requires strong communication skills to ensure the illustrations align with the story's tone, age group, and educational objectives. Additionally, meeting tight deadlines and adapting to feedback can be demanding, but these experiences help build a versatile portfolio and foster long-term professional relationships. Navigating these challenges ultimately leads to growth and a deeper understanding of the publishing process.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Children Illustrator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Children Illustrator, you need strong drawing skills, a solid understanding of color theory and composition, and often a degree or coursework in illustration or graphic design. Familiarity with digital illustration tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or Procreate is typically required. Creativity, storytelling ability, and the capacity to interpret briefs while communicating effectively with authors or publishers make someone stand out in this position. These skills are crucial for creating engaging, age-appropriate visuals that captivate young audiences and bring stories to life.

What does a Children Illustrator do?

A Children Illustrator is an artist who creates visual images and artwork for children's books, magazines, educational materials, and other media aimed at young audiences. Their work involves interpreting stories or concepts and bringing them to life with engaging, age-appropriate illustrations that support and enhance the narrative. Children Illustrators often collaborate with authors, editors, and publishers to ensure their art aligns with the story's tone and message. They use a variety of traditional and digital tools to create their illustrations, making imagination and creativity essential skills for the role.

What is the difference between Children Illustrator vs Children's Book Illustrator?

AspectChildren IllustratorChildren's Book Illustrator
Required CredentialsPortfolio, artistic skills, possibly a degree in art or illustrationPortfolio, artistic skills, possibly a degree in art or illustration
Work EnvironmentFreelance, studio, or in-house for publishersFreelance or employed by publishing houses
Industry UsageUsed broadly for various children's media including books, educational materials, and advertisingPrimarily focused on illustrating children's books

Children Illustrator is a broad term encompassing anyone creating visual art for children's media, while Children's Book Illustrator specifically refers to artists who illustrate children's books. Both roles require strong artistic skills and portfolios, but Children's Book Illustrators often work closely with authors and publishers to bring stories to life. The main difference lies in the scope and focus of their work within the children's media industry.

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Infographic showing various Children Illustrator job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 26% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,345 per year, or $28.5 per hour.

Children's technical knit designer

Olii Clothiers

Brooklyn, NY • On-site

$50/hr

Contractor

PTO

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

I am a manufacturer of children’s hand knit and machine knit apparel in Peru. We do mostly high end work in hand dyed merino wool superwash. Our high end product is private labeled for the brands we produce for.

We have a few stores in Brooklyn that will be launching wholesale of the product we private labeled for them and they both need help with technical design and fitting to get sizing perfect.


​There’s nothing quite like finding a perfectly sized set of clothing that fit flawlessly – from the rise to the hem to the width of the neck opening. Getting it right the first time is like discovering the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. I always credit our masterful technical designers for making that ideal fit possible.

Right now I am looking to find a highly skilled children’s technical designer to freelance at first and then possibly become full time. Our team is critical, not just because they can make a shopper’s perfect-fitting dream outfit come true, but because of their work to ensure all garments and apparel fit correctly.


What should you be skilled at?

We need an enthusiastic expert to bridge the gap between design and our production team In Lima, PERÚ. Once a design is finalized, our technical designer will translate the concept into technical specifications that we as the manufacturer can easily understand and execute. Their work will include creating detailed technical sketches, developing patterns, conducting in person fittings and quality checks. They will also provide guidance on yarn and textile selection and construction techniques. 

Below are a list of skills the tech designer we seek should have:

1. Translate unique design concepts into detailed technical specifications and sketches

2. Collaborate with us the manufacturer to ensure designs are feasible and can be successfully manufactured

2. Develop and create precise patterns for garments, factors such as fit, construction, and production methods are critical to understand.

3. Perform thorough quality checks on prototypes and size sets to ensure they meet specified standards as required and communicate both verbally and through e-mail to address any issues or discrepancies that may have arisen.

4. Provide guidance and support to us as the manufacture regarding garment construction techniques, fabric or yarn selection, and production processes

5. Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of technical specifications, patterns, and any revisions

6. Collaborate with our suppliers and vendors to source materials and trims that align with design requirements and quality standards


You should bring the following requirements:


A. Experience working in the children’s fashion or apparel industry, in a technical design role preferably with a children’s brand or manufacturer.

B. Bachelor’s degree in fashion design, apparel engineering, or a related field or over 10 years hands on experience.

C. Strong proficiency in babies and children’s garment construction and pattern making techniques

D. At least 5 years experience with industry-standard design software and tools such as Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Excel

E. Ability to translate children’s design concepts into detailed technical specifications and sketches

F. Experience conducting in person fittings and making necessary adjustments to patterns and technical packs for optimal fit

G. Familiarity with different fabrics & yarns, and their suitability for specific designs

H. Understanding of manufacturing processes and ability to guide production team

I. Attention to detail and ability to maintain high standards of quality control

J. Superb problem-solving skills and the ability to address design challenges effectively

I. Strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams

J. Up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, emerging technologies, and advancements in knitted garment manufacturing

K. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively meet and required production deadlines