Vector Tracing & Cut Line Designer Needed for DTF Transfers and Decals

IMPORTANT:
The listed project budget is for the INITIAL TEST PACK / SET of designs — NOT per individual image. There will be 4-5 images per pack.

The initial paid test project will include several designs to evaluate:
- vector quality
- production readiness
- weedability
- communication
- turnaround speed

If the work is a good fit, this will become ongoing long-term work with many future design packs and consistent repeat projects.

We are looking for a reliable vector artist to help convert reaction-style artwork into clean, production-ready files for:

- Heat transfers (primary focus)
- Die-cut decals/stickers
- Apparel graphics
- Transparent product mockups

This is NOT just simple image tracing.

The files must be optimized for REAL production use, especially:
- easy peeling/weeding
- durable transfer production
- clean contour cutting
- scalable commercial use

We are starting with a small paid test project using preview/low-resolution sample images in the listing ONLY to show the style and complexity level of the artwork.

Selected freelancers will receive the full-resolution original artwork files privately after hiring begins.

If the work is good, this will become ongoing long-term work with many future design packs.

What We Need:
- Clean vector recreation of provided artwork
- Production-ready cut paths
- Proper contour/cut lines
- Transparent background exports
- Organized editable source files

IMPORTANT Production Requirements:
The artwork MUST be optimized for weedability and real-world transfer production.

Please avoid:
- ultra-thin lines
- tiny floating islands
- extremely sharp needle points
- micro-details that are difficult to peel
- fragile cut sections

Preferred:
- smooth flowing shapes
- strong silhouettes
- simplified internal details when needed
- practical production-ready geometry

General Production Rules:
- Minimum internal gaps around 1.5mm–2mm when possible
- Maintain visual quality while improving manufacturability
- Files should scale cleanly for multiple print sizes

Deliverables Required:
- AI (Adobe Illustrator)
- SVG
- EPS
- Transparent PNG

Bonus if you understand:
- DTF transfers
- heat transfer vinyl
- Roland contour cutting
- decal production
- sticker manufacturing
- apparel graphics

Please include:
- examples of vector tracing work
- examples of decal or transfer work if available
- estimated turnaround time
- pricing structure (per image or per pack)

We are looking for someone FAST, reliable, practical, and easy to work with.

This is intended to become an ongoing relationship for many future projects.