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Illustrator
Draw the images that tell the story
€25k–€60k (plus freelance range) Demand: Medium
What the work is really like
Illustrators create original artwork for books, brands, editorial and more — a career built on a distinct visual voice as much as raw technical skill.
1Sketching thumbnails for a client brief
2Refining a piece through several rounds of feedback
3Posting new work and watching your style find its audience
4Negotiating usage rights on a commission
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Skills to develop
Drawing fundamentals
Procreate/Photoshop
Composition
Style development
Client communication
Licensing basics
Estimated to job-ready: ~6 months of focused effort.
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