Join Illustration Agent
Illustration agent is an online platform that provides access to a unique global network of experienced commercial artists, animators, designers, interactive designers and generative AI artists.
Our established client list has been created over the last 20+ years building close relationships with clients from all sectors of the creative, entertainment and enterprise industries.
Many of our artists have been working with us for over a decade now and enjoy the opportunity of working on many exciting new projects, whilst receiving a supportive relationship from our special community here on this platform. We aim to offer a safe and productive place for all our members to grow their professional networks and develop their skills and knowledge.Â
If you would like to become a member of our global network then you will need to submit an application and if you are successful you can choose a membership package. Our packages start from £300 per year and are renewed on an annual basis.
We look for artists that match our company ethos, having a professional work attitude, exceptional creative talent and are 100% reliable with a ‘can do’ attitude.(Please read the What we expect of our artists section before applying)
What type of artists can join Illustration Agent?
If you are a commercial and proficient artists, animator, illustrator, imagineer, interactive designer, or technician, with a specialist skill mentioned below, then we would like to invite you to apply.
Generative AI – Image and video generation
2D Illustration – Digital Illustration, Hand Drawn, Vectors
3D Illustration/CGI – 3D Modelling, Characters, Products, Automotive, Environments, Architectural, Liquid and Bottles
2D Animation – Hand Animated, Vectorised, Cartoon Style, Explainer Videos
Motion Graphics – Graphical, Special Effect, Banner Adverts, DOOH
3D Animation – TV Commercials, Cinematic, TV Shows, Promo Videos, Web Videos, Product Demos, Liquids
Retouching – High-End Photoshop Artwork, Montaging
Photography – Food, Cars, Environments, Figures, Portraits, Products
Immersive Media – Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Mixed Reality, Real Time Interactive 3D
How to apply
If you would like to apply to join Illustration Agent, there is a two-step process.
Step 1 Submit an application for approval and Step 2 Purchase a package
Once you have completed theses 2 steps you will be able to build your portfolio by creating styles.
Step 1 - Submit an application for approval
First, You will need register on the website as an artist and complete your profile (you can find the login/register icon in the top right corner of the website) or click apply now on this page. The information required is shown below. Please provide as much information as you can including relevant links to your work and a profile picture (that best represents your work) so that our team can assess your application.
Step 2 - Purchase a package
If your application is successful then we will email you to confirm that you are approved to join illustration agent.
The next step is to purchase a package. To do this go to your dashboard and select create a style from the menu. Here you will be presented with our packages, select the one that you want and then complete payment.
Once your payment has been completed you can start creating styles for your portfolio.
Select create a style in the menu and start creating.
We will initially approve your styles before they are published to help ensure they are fully optimised and display your work at its best.
Creating Styles
Once you have purchased a membership package you will be able to start creating your styles. Each style will comprise of one of your previous projects that showcases your particular skills and expertise.Â
Membership benefits
The Team at Illustration Agent have backgrounds in art, design, illustration, production, project management and creative consultancy, meaning that we are ideally suited to represent your best interests and are in a great position to get your work in front of the right people via our online platform.
EXPERT ADVICE
Having worked with literally thousands of clients and successfully delivering 1000’s of projects, we are in the unique position of having the experience of working on virtually every type of creative project across every media format and are uniquely qualified to offer advice on the industry and developments which we will be shared via our member communications.
COMMUNITY AND CONTINUED SUPPORT
Our purpose is not just to find you clients to work with, but to build our platform into a unique place for our members to learn, create, and innovate.
Illustration Agent is also a community, and we intend to continue to develop the platform to enable like-minded artists to offer support and advice to any member who is need of it, because we understand the difficulties of navigating the creative industries and how often they can leave you feeling isolated. Â
ARTIST FOCUSED WEBSITE
Our ‘Illustration Agent’ website is a unique platform that has been specifically designed to help clients quickly find artists with unique styles to use on their projects.Â
Unlike other agent websites our website has been created so it is fully ‘search optimised’, so clients can type in a keyword or select a category or service and find exactly what they are looking for in an instant.
You will have your own unique profile and have the opportunity to promote and update your best styles to a wide selection of potential clients looking for your style.
MARKETING YOUR BRAND
Your unique style deserves a unique brand, so having your individual profile on the Illustration Agent website means that you will be able to submit new styles to feature on the site and keep your profile fresh and current.Â
New work will be automatically sent to clients who have expressed an interest in that search criteria, on a continual basis, so this reduces chances of you missing out on a new potential project.
PERSONAL DASHBOARD
You will have access to your own personal dashboard which will allow you to mange your profile, upload your styles and manage your leads and activity with your very own CRM. You can also get insights into how your styles are performing.
What we expect of our artists
Illustration Agent has achieved a reputation for being a ‘Safe Pair of Hands’ where our client can rest assured that they are working with only the best, most talented, professional artists, who deliver high quality work, on time and in budget, whilst maintaining a pleasurable experience between artist and the end client.
We class all our represented artists as part of our extended family and we expect everyone to conduct themselves in a pleasant and professional manner even under stressful situations. Illustration Agent has been built upon the passion, talent, and dedication from all the people that have been involved from the inception of the service, so this means when you are working with us you are representing the whole of ‘Illustration Agent’ as well as yourself as a professional artist.
Illustration Agent and our clients are looking for 5 main attributes when selecting someone to work with:
- Creative quality
- A pleasant experience
- And the ability to deliver on time
- And on budget
- A professional attitude
COMMITMENT
By becoming an artist on the Illustration Agent platform means you have been selected because you are a hard-working individual or team, committed to creating great work every time, whilst really listening and understanding what the client is asking from you. In return we will make our best efforts to promote your unique brand and aim to drive the right clients that are best suited to you.
ACCESSIBILITY
By becoming an artist on the Illustration Agent platform means that you are committed to not only creating great work, but by also making the best artist / client experience possible, always being on hand and contactable during a live commission to help client realise their ideas through your creative medium. Making work is just 50% of the creative experience, a client would remember you more if they enjoyed the experience of working with you just as much as the quality of work you create.
TALENT
We only work with experienced commercially minded artists with unique styles that can be relied upon to deliver world class work within in their chosen style. But talent is not enough, these days clients expect more from us as creatives and want to work with nice people and look to us to creatively advise and guide them to create their ideas and deliver beyond their expectations.
24 HOUR QUOTE TURN AROUND TIME
We understand how much time can be lost whilst clients are waiting for estimates, schedules, and samples to come back from a potential artist. So that is why we endeavour to help our artists understand the importance of providing a quote/ schedule / relevant samples of work to a client within a maximum of 24 hours and regard this as one of our main USP’s. Therefore, we would expect every artist to honour this rule as this maximises your chance of being selected by the client for the commission, remember there is a lot of competition out there now so react quickly to an enquiry and make a good first impression and stand a better chance of winning a job.
FAQ's
what is a package?
A package provides you with a paid subscription that enables you to advertise your work (styles) on the Illustration Agent Platform.
Each Package is made up of a number of styles, featured styles and images.
How long does a package last for?
A package will last for 1 year and will auto-renew at the end of the term unless you choose to cancel.
What is a style?
A style gives you the opportunity to display your work. This may be work that you have done for a previous client (that you have consent to use for promotional purposes) or a personal project. Each style is made up of a number of images (as defined in your package) along with headings, descriptions, categories and tags. The number of styles you can create will be defined in your package.
What is a Featured style?
Featured styles appear at the top of the search results when a visitor to Illustration Agent conducts a search.
They will also be the styles that appear first on your profile page.