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NYC Service is hiring: Illustrator / Designer for Inspirational Story Coloring A

NYC Service, New York, NY, United States


Illustrator / Designer needed for Child Cancer Story Coloring Activity Book Needed: Illustrator / Designer for our Child Cancer Story Coloring Activity Book. We would appreciate the skills with Amazon setup. This book shares the true story of Elana—a teen cancer survivor and singer—who turned her pain into a mission to help children with cancer. We’re seeking a thoughtful expert who will handle this deeply personal project with care and sensitivity. The book was previously illustrated/design this book, but it needs to be redone or done from scratch. Project Details Deadline: January 2026 (to bring to our summer camp) Purpose: To comfort and inspire kids with cancer during long hospital stays. The book will be donated to them. Audience: Children (ages 4-16) and anyone needing encouragement Style: Warm, engaging, with a clear reading flow (not overly busy) Specs: 8.5” x 11” / 21.59cm x 27.94cm. 30 pages. A few pages are colored, and not every page includes illustrations. Note: The book will include a plushie (Guinea pig, TBD). About Elana and Her Cause We are incredibly proud of Elana Koenig, teen cancer survivor, for being honored as the Youngest Rad Human on the several times Grammy Award Winning The Kelly Clarkson Show on July 23rd, 2024. You can watch the part of interview in Instagram clip or full interview here: starts at 6.20 (full interview). About Koenig Childhood Cancer Foundation: Founded in 2020 by an 11-year-old (now teen) cancer survivor, Elana Koenig, with just $900 from her piggy bank, Koenig Childhood Cancer Foundation (KCCF) offers vital financial and emotional support to children battling cancer. In this short span, Elana and KCCF volunteers have raised more than $2M, aiding 3,600 families by covering medical costs, hospital visits, and special moment celebrations. 65,000 gift/care bags have been delivered to hospitalized children fighting cancer. Qualifications Age Minimum (with Adult): 18+ , Minimum Age: 18+. Responsibilities Illustrate and design a 30‑page coloring activity book for children ages 4‑16. Develop a warm, engaging style with clear reading flow, avoiding overly busy designs. Coordinate with the project team to ensure illustrations meet the specified deadline of January 2026. Prepare files suitable for Amazon publishing and layout printing. Incorporate a plushie element (Guinea pig) as requested. Work within specifications: 8.5” x 11” page size. #J-18808-Ljbffr In Summary: The book shares the true story of Elana Koenig, a teen cancer survivor and singer . Koenig Childhood Cancer Foundation (KCCF) offers vital financial and emotional support to children battling cancer . The book will include a plushie (Guinea pig, TBD) En Español: Ilustrador / Diseñador necesario para el libro de actividades de colorear la historia del cáncer infantil Necesitado: Illustrator / Designer for our Child Cancer Story Coloring Activity Book. Apreciaríamos las habilidades con Amazon setup. Este libro comparte la verdadera historia de Elanaa sobreviviente y cantante adolescente de cáncer que convirtió su dolor en una misión para ayudar a los niños con cáncer. Estamos buscando un experto pensativo que manejará este proyecto profundamente personal con cuidado y sensibilidad. Se puede ver la parte de la entrevista en el clip de Instagram o la entrevista completa aquí: comienza a las 6.20 (intervista completa). Sobre Koenig Childhood Cancer Foundation: Fundada en 2020 por una sobreviviente del cáncer de 11 años (ahora adolescente), Elana Koenign, con solo $900 de su banco piggy, La Fundación para el Cáncer de la Infancia Koenik (KCCF) ofrece un apoyo financiero y emocional vital a los niños que luchan contra el cáncer. En este corto período, Elana y voluntarios de KCCF han recaudado más de $2M, ayudando a 3.600 familias al cubrir costos médicos, visitas hospitalarias y celebraciones especiales.