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Hirenkumar G.

Gandhinagar, India

$18/hr
5.0
74 jobs

2D Game Artist & Spine Animator | Game UI & Production-Ready Assets Top Rated Plus | 100% Job Success | 8+ Years Experience I help game studios create high-quality 2D game art, UI, and Spine animations that are optimized for performance and ready for seamless integration into game engines. • Game UI/UX design (mobile and web games) • Spine 2D animation (characters, effects, transitions) • Game assets (characters, environments, icons, backgrounds) • Unity, PixiJS, and WebGL-ready assets With 10+ years of experience and 100+ completed projects, I understand both visual quality and technical requirements, ensuring smooth integration into game pipelines. Specialization: • Casual and mobile games (including UI-heavy and live games) • Game UI/UX and HUD design • Character animation using Spine • Game-ready asset pipelines Tools: Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma Spine 2D, After Effects Unity (integration-ready workflow) If you're looking for a reliable game artist who understands both design and production, I’d be happy to discuss your project.

  • 2D Game Art
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Character Design
  • Game Art
  • 2D Animation
  • Concept Artistry
  • Vector Art
  • Sketch
  • Figma
  • 3D Modeling
  • NFT Art
  • Pixel Art
  • Game UI/UX Design
  • 3D Animation
  • 3D Illustration
Ravi G.

Hapur, India

$27/hr
4.9
240 jobs

I don’t just create animations — I build scalable 2D animation systems for live games. With 20+ years of experience in pixel art and game animation, I specialize in Spine 2D and Unity pipelines where characters, clothing, and animations are designed to grow with the game — not break with it. I have worked on long-term live game projects where characters required continuous updates, new outfits, animation extensions, and seamless integration with developers. My focus is always on clean structure, consistency, and production efficiency. 🔥 What I bring to your project: • Pixel art Character animations for games • Spine 2D character rigging and animation (game-ready) • Modular character systems (clothes, hair, equipment layers) • Clean PSD / Aseprite setup for scalable animation pipelines • 4-direction / 8-direction animations • Character + creature animation (gameplay-focused) • Unity-ready export and developer-friendly structure • Long-term support for live games and updates 🔧 My workflow: • Study gameplay requirements • Prepare assets for animation (or guide illustrator) • Build reusable animation sets (idle, walk, actions, interactions) • Deliver clean, structured files ready for integration 🎯 Recent Work: I worked on a live Unity game for 3+ years, building a modular animation system where characters support multiple clothing layers and continuous updates. This included animation pipelines, layered PSD systems, Spine-ready assets, and long-term collaboration with developers. If you're building a game that needs reliable, scalable animation — not just one-time assets — I can help you build it right. I work best with teams building long-term games that require scalable animation systems.

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • 2D Animation
  • NFT Art
  • Spine 2D
  • Unity
  • NFT Character
  • NFT Graphic
  • Pixel Art
  • NFT Design
  • Animated GIF
Talwinder K.

Dewas, India

$20/hr
4.4
23 jobs

Hi Everyone! 🌺 My name is Tello (Talwinder Anant) I am a Children's book illustrator/ 2D Game Artist with over 8 years of experience working with clients. work at my humble & Cozy home studio🏡 in India. I have been drawing since childhood, and creating children story book illustration and game art is my passion! 📚 🎮 I graduated from Academy of Art University , where I was one of the top students:) 🎓 My Services-🎨 ✔️Children’s book illustration ✔️Coloring books ✔️KDP books ✔️2D game art ✔️Game UI UX ✔️Game art ✔️Illustration ✔️Concept art Software-🏵️ ✔️Adobe Photoshop ✔️Procreate ✔️Adobe Illustrator Let’s Collaborate! 🌟🏆 If you’re looking for a children’s book illustrator & Game artist who can bring your story to life with engaging and fun illustrations, look no further! I’d love to discuss your project and explore how we can create something truly special together. Feel free to reach out, and let’s embark on this creative journey!🏵️ Thanks Tello🌺

  • 2D Game Art
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Character Design
  • Game Art
  • Illustration
  • Children's Book Illustration
  • Book Illustration
  • Board Game
  • Map Illustration
  • Digital Illustration
  • Freehand Digital Illustration
  • Graphic Design
  • Line Drawing
  • Card Game
Amol L.

Pune, India

$55/hr
4.9
308 jobs

Need production-ready Spine animation and game art that integrates cleanly into Unity and ships without delays? I am a Senior Spine 2D Animator and Game Artist with 15+ years of experience creating polished, technically reliable assets for Slots, Casual, RPG, and mobile games. I work with the full production pipeline in mind, from layered PSD preparation and rig-ready character setup to clean Spine animation, optimized exports, and Unity-ready handoff. My goal is simple: deliver assets that look strong, feel responsive in-game, and move into production without unnecessary rework. I also support AI-assisted production workflows where suitable, especially for faster concept exploration, style direction, and production planning. Final assets are manually reviewed, cleaned, separated, optimized, and prepared properly for Spine and Unity, not delivered as raw AI outputs. Why clients work with me: • 280+ delivered projects and 15+ shipped games • Advanced Spine rigging using meshes, IK constraints, and weight painting • Fluid character animation with squash, stretch, anticipation, impact, and game feel • Clean PSD preparation, proper pivots, hidden parts, optimized textures, and developer-friendly handoff • Strong understanding of slot symbols, win animations, casual game assets, RPG characters, UI, and mobile game pipelines • Ability to combine traditional art skills, AI-assisted exploration, Spine animation, and Unity-ready production Core services: • Spine 2D rigging and animation for characters, creatures, UI, symbols, and VFX • 2D game art for characters, props, slot assets, backgrounds, icons, and UI elements • Rig-ready PSD preparation for animation and Unity implementation • Hidden part creation and cleanup for smooth animation • Spine VFX such as hits, slashes, magic effects, glows, win effects, and UI motion • Spine cleanup, optimization, and fixing broken or heavy files • Unity-ready exports and organized handoff for developers • AI-assisted concept and production support when it helps the project move faster without sacrificing quality I work best with teams that need a dependable production partner, someone who understands both visual quality and technical execution. Reliable communication, predictable delivery, clean files, and long-term production support are part of my workflow. If you have a defined scope, PSDs, concept art, AI-generated references, or existing Spine files, feel free to share them. I can review the material and suggest the best production approach for your game.

  • 2D Game Art
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Character Design
  • Game Art
  • Game Asset
  • 2D Animation
  • Concept Artistry
  • Unity
  • Spine 2D
  • GameKit
  • Game Design
  • Cartoon Character
  • Mobile Game
  • UI Animation
  • Game Background & Environment
Sohil J.

Ahmedabad, India

$20/hr
5.0
92 jobs

Hello! I'm an experienced 3D/2D generalist with 12 years of experience specializing in creating visually captivating and immersive game assets. With a strong passion for game development and a keen eye for detail, I can bring your game ideas to life by crafting high-quality artwork and animations. I am excited to collaborate with you on Upwork and contribute my skills to your game projects. We are small team of 2D-3D Artist, Game Developers and Application Developers with 7 to 10 years of experience. Skills and Expertise: 3D Modeling and Texturing: Using industry-standard software such as 3ds max, Substance painter and Photoshop, I can create 3D models of characters, props, and environments. Additionally, I excel in creating high-quality textures to bring realism and depth to the game world. Character Design: I specialize in character design, focusing on creating unique and appealing characters that align with your game's art style and narrative. Whether it's creating human, fantasy, or stylized characters, I can bring personality and charm to your game's cast. Environment Design: I can design and create detailed and visually stunning environments, including landscapes, buildings, and interiors. My expertise extends to creating both realistic and stylized settings that enhance the player's immersion. UI/UX Design: I can design intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces (UI) for menus, HUDs, and other in-game elements. I ensure a seamless user experience (UX) by creating clear and responsive interfaces that enhance gameplay. Animation: I am proficient in creating smooth and captivating animations for characters, objects, and effects. From idle animations to complex character movements and cutscenes, I can breathe life into your game world. Optimization: I understand the importance of optimizing game assets for performance. I can optimize models, textures, and animations to ensure smooth gameplay across various platforms and devices. Collaboration and Communication: I am a team player and maintain excellent communication skills. I can effectively collaborate with developers, designers, and other team members, ensuring that your vision is realized in the final product. Portfolio and Tools: You can find examples of my work in my profile I am proficient in industry-standard software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, 3ds max, Substance Painter, and Unity. Design Service: 🎨 3D Game Modelling 🎨 Mobile UI/UX Design 🎨 2D Character Design 🎨 3D Character Design 🎨 Slot Game Art 🎨 Game Environment Art Game Development: 🎮 Prototype Development 🎮 Native Mobile Game Development 🎮 Unity Game Development 🎮 Unreal Game Development 🎮 Buildbox Game Development 🎮 3D Game Development 🎮 HTML5 Game Development In Game Development we are having expertise in developing Multi-Gaming Platform, Hyper Casual Games, RPG (Role-Playing) Games, Multiplayer Games, Real Money Games, Casino (Slot) Games, Fantasy sports Games, etc. In Mobile App Development we are having expertise in On-demand Apps, Taxi Apps, Chat Apps, and many more. Have a Game or Mobile App Idea? You can INVITE me right now and We can assure you that we will build the games you would love and dream of!

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Animated Environment
  • Autodesk 3ds Max
  • 3D Texturing
  • Substance Painter
  • Blender
  • Pixologic Zbrush
  • 3D Modeling
  • Environmental Design
  • Unity
  • Game Development
  • Game Design
  • User Interface Design
  • Mobile Game Development
  • Web Application Development
Hema G.

Bengaluru, India

$19/hr
5.0
87 jobs

Hi, I’m Hema, a published children’s book illustrator known for cozy crayon and water-colour style artwork. I work directly with authors to prepare their children's stories for print on Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, BookVault, etc. I support with typesetting and formatting along with illustrations. 🌟 What You Can Expect from me: ✅ 100% original artwork, no AI used ✅ Unlimited revisions until you're satisfied ✅ High-resolution 300 DPI artwork for perfect print quality ✅ Final files delivered in PSD, PNG, JPEG, PDF, and more ✨ What I Work On: ✅ Children’s picture books ✅ Chapter books ✅ Board books for toddlers ✅ Activity books (mazes, colouring pages, and puzzles) ✅ Character design for children, animals, and pets ✅ Family illustration and kids book illustration ✅ Card game illustration and illustrated assets ✅ Book series with recurring characters ✅ Book cover design for front, back, and jacket ✅ Layout and formatting for polished, print-ready files I also collaborate with authors on story pacing, mood boards, thumbnails, and visual development so the final book feels engaging, warm, and professionally structured. 🧰 Tools I work with: - Procreate for sketching and scene planning - Adobe Photoshop for final artwork and colouring - Adobe InDesign for layout, typesetting, and formatting - Google Drive and Miro for organised delivery and feedback I’ve illustrated over 12 published books for authors in the US, UK, and India. As a Top Rated Plus illustrator on Upwork, I bring heart, skill, and structure to every project. Alongside children’s books, I also create original illustrated products for prints, posters, and merchandise for creative platforms like Etsy or Spoonflower. 📩 Want to explore whether my style fits your project? Send me a character description or a short scene, and I can create a quick rough sketch within 24 hours to help you decide whether we’re the right fit. Click the "Message" button to start a chat. I’d love to hear about your story.

  • Character Design
  • Illustration
  • Children's Book Illustration
  • Drawing
  • Cartoon Art
  • Book Cover
  • Storybook
  • Cartoon Character
  • Book Illustration
  • Book Cover Design
  • Character Illustration
  • Digital Painting
  • 2D Illustration
  • Animal Illustration
  • Graphic Design
  • Hand-Drawn Style
  • Freehand Digital Illustration
  • Storyboarding
  • Map Illustration

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