Cartoon Mascot Illustrator Needed

I am in need of an illustrator to create a cartoon mascot for my company, which will be primarily used in our marketing materials.

Key Requirements:
- The style of the illustration should be cartoon
- The mascot will mainly be used in marketing materials

Ideal Skills and Experience:
- Proven experience in creating cartoon characters, ideally for commercial purposes
- Understanding of the impact of a mascot on brand recognition and marketing
- The ability to take a brief and interpret it creatively
- Experience in working with corporate clients would be a plus, though not essential.

Please ensure your portfolio includes examples of previous cartoon mascot design work.