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Carlos Alberto F.

Mexico City, Mexico

$45/hr
5.0
6 jobs

You have the idea. I help you see what it can become. I help filmmakers, brands, architects and creative teams turn complex ideas into clear, compelling visual worlds—before they are produced, built or launched. Through art direction, production design, visual development and AI-assisted workflows, I help define the look, atmosphere and visual language of a project so ideas become easier to understand, communicate, sell and bring to life. The result is more than a collection of images. It's a clear visual direction that gives your project identity, makes decisions easier and allows everyone involved to see the same future. Services ▪ Production Design ▪ Art Direction ▪ Visual Development & Worldbuilding ▪ AI-Assisted Visualizations ▪ Lookbooks & Pitch Decks ▪ Moodboards & Visual Research ▪ Architectural & Spatial Concepts ▪ Creative Presentations If your project has potential but its visual direction is still unclear, I can help you define it.

  • Art Direction
  • Film Direction
  • Production Design
  • Video Editing & Production
  • Film & Video
  • Architecture & Interior Design
  • Architectural Design
  • Set Design
  • SketchUp
  • Character Design
  • Wardrobe Styling
  • Film Production
  • Supervision
Eduardo S.

Puebla, Mexico

$70/hr
4.8
57 jobs

I am a Top Rated Plus talent on Upwork, boasting over 15 years of design expertise. Throughout my career, I have collaborated with startups, small enterprises, large companies, and global brands, including McDonald's, Sephora, Zara, Jaguar, Twilio, Redis, and TED-Ed, among others. My specialization lies in motion design, art direction, and animation, with a focus on delivering long-lasting value and engagement for brands. I prioritize creating immersive experiences that transcend mere aesthetics and traditional screens, adapting to any technological platform. I work with clients who aim to innovate with unique concepts. I can help communicate these ideas using one of humanity's most effective tools: visual storytelling.

  • Art Direction
  • Graphic Design
  • Animation
  • Copywriting
  • Motion Design
  • Logo Animation
  • Video Editing
  • Explainer Video
  • Motion Graphics
  • Visual Effects
  • Storyboarding
Andrea B.

Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico

$25/hr
5.0
7 jobs

I design and build visual systems for brands that want to stand out and be authentic. My work spans branding, illustration, UI/UX, and web design, shaped by also working across arts, photography, interior design, which gives my digital pieces a more up-to-date and hand-crafted texture than most. Clients come to me when they want something that feels intentional, human, and that helps them achieve their goals, not downloaded from a template bank. What I offer: 🖌️Brand identity & visual systems (logo, symbols, brand guidelines) 🎨Editorial & botanical illustration 👩🏻‍💻UI/UX design for websites and digital products 🌐Web design (landing pages, restaurant & hospitality sites) 🖨️Editorial & print design (menus, catalogs) Experience: For more than 10 years now I've designed full brand identities for small businesses, restaurants, cosmetics, hospitality, wellness and NGOs across all of Mexico, USA and Spain, making memorable and clear visual systems for all of them.

  • Graphic Design
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Sketch
  • Logo Design
  • Children's Book Illustration
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Botanical Illustration
  • Editorial Illustration
  • Digital Marketing Materials
  • Illustration
Jair Josue R.

Mexico City, Mexico

$14/hr
5.0
5 jobs

I graduated with a 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗿’𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗿𝘁 –as well as a double major in 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 and 𝗖𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗺𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀– from the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education in 2022, followed by my current embarking on a 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿'𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗩𝗙𝗫 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 at the European School for Communication and Visual Arts. This has allowed me to focus simultaneously on filmmaking's production and analysis areas, gaining over 5 years of experience working with different teams on indie and experimental audiovisual projects. Along the same lines, studying abroad at Suffolk University's New England School of Art and Design allowed me to start as a Freelance Fine Art Photographer in January 2022. Since then, I have had the opportunity to take shots from several cities, such as Boston, New York City, Mexico City, Paris, London, Venice, Rome and Madrid. My work is published and credited in various platforms; from animation festivals and international photography awards to official digital interaction and broadcast channels. It results from manipulating different digital techniques while applying concepts and approaches from traditional visual arts. This way, my art prioritizes fine art elements –such as space, balance, rhythm, light, depth, texture, shapes, and most importantly – color.

  • Product Development
  • Art & Design
  • Character Design
  • Illustration
  • Concept Design
  • 3D Modeling
  • 3D Sculpting
  • 3D Texturing & Lighting
  • Editorial Design
Josue H.

Xalapa de Enriquez, Mexico

$22/hr
5.0
46 jobs

Pixel artist based in Mexico, who worked as an Art Director for an independent studio (Mecha Studios) and currently works as a freelancer on multiple audiovisual projects such as music videos, clothing design, apps, and games. • Aseprite for Pixel Art/Animation • Use Illustrator/Photoshop for Graphic Design/Illustration • With over 5 years of freelance experience • Have experience in the video game industry • Love talking and discussing new projects and problem solving

  • Graphic Design
  • Animation
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Pixel Art
  • Game Art
  • 2D Illustration
  • Adobe Illustrator
Alietta C.

Mexico City, Mexico

$25/hr
5.0
5 jobs

I’m Alietta Carbajal, an illustrator and graphic designer with over 10 years of experience creating illustrated visual systems for brands, products, and educational projects. I specialize in building cohesive illustration-based systems that go beyond standalone artwork, helping brands communicate clearly, stay consistent, and scale visually over time. My work combines structure and clarity with a bold, playful, and urban-inspired illustration style, allowing brands to stand out without losing functionality or coherence. Who I work with – Educational brands and edtech companies – Private educational institutions seeking strong visual systems – Family-oriented brands and products with a clear identity – Commercial projects that need illustration-led branding, not generic visuals

  • Art Direction
  • Illustration
  • Art & Design
  • Book Illustration
  • Business Illustration
  • Character Illustration
  • Package Graphics
  • Graphic Design Software
  • Digital Illustration
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Affinity Designer
  • Label & Packaging Design
  • Covers & Packaging
  • Children's Book Illustration

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