The new Great American Bedtime Stories
SEEKING WEB DESIGNER: Professional Author/Illustrator Brand Website
I'm an established author and illustrator launching a multi-format children's book brand called "New American Bedtime Classics." I need a professional, modern website that positions my work as a serious creative brand ready for agent/publisher/studio interest.
PROJECT SCOPE:
Your task is to design and build a professional author website using Squarespace or Wix that includes:
Homepage — Strong author presence with compelling tagline and clear navigation
About/Author Bio — Professional author story and vision
Art Portfolio — Gallery showcasing digital illustrations and character designs (15-20 images)
Books Section — Individual pages for each book (Keeper of Tears, Once the Knight, Tilly the Snake) with descriptions, cover images, and buy links
Character Universe — Gallery of main characters from all stories with brief backstories
Merchandise/Collectibles — Section highlighting character maquettes, cards, and coloring books with QR code info
Contact Page — Professional inquiry form for agents, publishers, studios
Mobile responsive — Must look professional on phone, tablet, desktop
DELIVERABLES:
Fully functional website ready to go live
Professional design that conveys "established brand" (not indie/DIY)
SEO basics included
Integration for future e-commerce (book sales)
Training/instructions for basic updates
TIMELINE: 2-3 weeks
BUDGET: $1,000-1,200 USD (includes domain setup assistance)
ABOUT ME:
I'm a serious creator with multiple published/soon-to-be-published books, original artwork, physical merchandise in production, and genuine interest from agents. This website is the foundation for positioning my work to entertainment studios and major publishers. Quality matters. Professionalism matters.
IDEAL DESIGNER:
Someone who has:
Experience building author/artist brand websites
Strong design sense (modern, clean, professional)
Understanding of multi-format creative brands
Ability to communicate clearly about design choices
Portfolio showing similar projects
PLEASE INCLUDE IN YOUR PROPOSAL:
2-3 examples of author/artist brand websites you've built
Your design philosophy
Timeline for completion
Any questions about the project
Apply tot his job
Apply To this Job
I'm an established author and illustrator launching a multi-format children's book brand called "New American Bedtime Classics." I need a professional, modern website that positions my work as a serious creative brand ready for agent/publisher/studio interest.
PROJECT SCOPE:
Your task is to design and build a professional author website using Squarespace or Wix that includes:
Homepage — Strong author presence with compelling tagline and clear navigation
About/Author Bio — Professional author story and vision
Art Portfolio — Gallery showcasing digital illustrations and character designs (15-20 images)
Books Section — Individual pages for each book (Keeper of Tears, Once the Knight, Tilly the Snake) with descriptions, cover images, and buy links
Character Universe — Gallery of main characters from all stories with brief backstories
Merchandise/Collectibles — Section highlighting character maquettes, cards, and coloring books with QR code info
Contact Page — Professional inquiry form for agents, publishers, studios
Mobile responsive — Must look professional on phone, tablet, desktop
DELIVERABLES:
Fully functional website ready to go live
Professional design that conveys "established brand" (not indie/DIY)
SEO basics included
Integration for future e-commerce (book sales)
Training/instructions for basic updates
TIMELINE: 2-3 weeks
BUDGET: $1,000-1,200 USD (includes domain setup assistance)
ABOUT ME:
I'm a serious creator with multiple published/soon-to-be-published books, original artwork, physical merchandise in production, and genuine interest from agents. This website is the foundation for positioning my work to entertainment studios and major publishers. Quality matters. Professionalism matters.
IDEAL DESIGNER:
Someone who has:
Experience building author/artist brand websites
Strong design sense (modern, clean, professional)
Understanding of multi-format creative brands
Ability to communicate clearly about design choices
Portfolio showing similar projects
PLEASE INCLUDE IN YOUR PROPOSAL:
2-3 examples of author/artist brand websites you've built
Your design philosophy
Timeline for completion
Any questions about the project
Apply tot his job
Apply To this Job