Illustrated Candle Box Design – Irish Location Series (1 Box to Start)

Project Description:
Hi! I'm launching a new candle collection where each candle is inspired by a different location in Ireland + N.Ireland. I'm looking for a talented illustrator or packaging designer to create one initial box design as the first in this series based on my hometown.

This will be the first of a full collection featuring places such as Dublin, Galway, the Giant’s Causeway, Belfast, the North Coast, and more — so there's potential for ongoing work if it’s a good fit!

Overview:
Each candle box will feature illustration and design that captures a specific Irish location
The packaging should reflect the character and scenery of that place in a giftable, eye-catching way

Style Reference:
I’m aiming for:
Clean, flat, colorful illustration
Vector-style artwork, similar to modern travel posters
Playful, charming, and visually appealing — not comic-cartoonish, but stylized and illustrative

I will be able to provide reference images of the landmarks from my town that I would like to be featured on the packaging as well as other art/packaging that I would like this to be influenced by.

Deliverables:
1 illustrated candle box design (using a dieline template — I can provide)
Editable source files (AI or PSD preferred)
Print-ready files
Optional: a digital mockup of the box

Future Plans:
This is just the beginning. If the first design goes well, I plan to develop more boxes inspired by iconic Irish locations such as:


Ideal Designer:
Skilled in illustration and packaging design
Able to capture the spirit of a real location in a stylized way
Comfortable working with references
Open to feedback and collaboration

Please include:

Examples of relevant past work
Your rate for 1 box design
Your turnaround time

Thanks!