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  • $30 hourly
    I am a freelance illustrator with over 10 years of experience in the fields of editorial illustration, 2D and 3D animation, comics, and advertising. I also have studies in graphic design, so I have a solid background in terms of design software and technical and communicational aspects of each creative process. I am very creative and enthusiastic and have a good understanding of the customer needs. I can adapt to many different styles, according to what the project requires. I specially enjoy projects which involve a graphic narrative and character design. I'm flexible with my working hours and very responsible with the deadlines. I look forward to hearing from you!
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    Drawing
    Comics
    Illustration
    Digital Illustration
    Freehand Digital Illustration
    Comic Art
    Storyboarding
    Cartoon Art
    2D Illustration
    Children's Book Illustration
    Editorial Illustration
    Vector Graphic
    Logo Design
  • $45 hourly
    I am a designer, illustrator, and content creator with over 8 years of experience using digital art programs such as Adobe Photoshop and other associated products. My aim is to work with you, the client, on an individual basis to achieve goals specific to your needs. I begin by listening to your input and aesthetic or stylistic vision, delivering personalized sketches or step-by-step progress check-ins depending on your necessities. I offer quick communication with a skill emphasis on custom or personalized character design and animation. I am happy to offer style guidance, or to follow aesthetic choices that have already been established. I have worked as a freelancer illustrating for children's books, creating individualized art commissions, designing and coding web pages with the use of HTML and CSS, and creating animated advertisements for a start up and individuals with the use of Adobe After Effects and Premiere. I have a passion for cartooning, illustration, and color; with a desire to learn more and the motivation to actively pursue opportunities that allow me to do what I love and to deliver the best product I can to the individuals I work with. I graduated with a degree in Fine Arts from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
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    T-Shirt Design
    Toon Boom Harmony
    Logo Design
    Adobe After Effects
    Adobe Illustrator
    Adobe Character Animator
    Adobe Photoshop
    Illustration
    Animation
    Cartoon Art
  • $10 hourly
    Greetings, My name is Kimberly and I've been working as a freelance illustrator since 2016 and as an Expert Children's Book Illustrator here on Upwork since 2018. I'm an expert in both traditional and digital Art techniques. I studied Advanced Diploma in Gaming and Animation Technology. I create 2D and 3D Animation and Game Design/ Assets but I am best known on Upwork for Children's Book Illustrations and Webtoon Comics/Manga. I am also Experienced in formatting book Design and Layout for both Paperback Print and ebook.
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    Children's Literature
    2D Illustration
    Illustration
    Book
    Freehand Digital Illustration
    Game Art
    Children's Book Illustration
    Comic Art
    Book Cover
    Adobe Photoshop
    2D Design
    Digital Painting
    2D Animation
    Game Design
  • $45 hourly
    Hello! I'm Brittany, a comic/manga artist, illustrator, and character designer who works both in black and white and color. Whether you have a multi-part series or a simple idea you would like to see visualized in a comic, novel, or singular image, I am here to help. I'm super dedicated to helping people bring their ideas to life, whether it's for themselves or to be shared. Being a writer myself, I have been on both sides of production and I can not only help with materializing your ideas but can also offer advice for how the writing can itself prop up the illustrations. I have much experience in starting projects from the ground up but can also easily jump into an already established project. My style ranges widely from a painterly style to classic comic cell shading and manga duo-tone. Skills: Illustration, Comic/Manga/Graphic Novel Illustration, Comic Strips, Children's Book Illustration, Cover Design/Illustration, Panel Layout, Page Design, Character Design, Environmental Design, Comic Lettering, Script Writing, Storyboarding, Working within deadlines Programs: Adobe Photoshop and Clip Studio Paint
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    Manga
    Comic Art
    Drawing
    Comics
    Digital Painting
    Digital Illustration
    Book Cover
    Adobe Photoshop
    Anime
    Sketch
    Illustration
  • $25 hourly
    My portfolio: behance.net/buhinskaya41a4 Need nice icons for your project? I am ready to help you! Creating eye-catching icon design, illustration and vector arts are my passion. I am an illustrator, icon designer, and an expert in Adobe Illustrator. I can create unique icons for your website, platform, book, magazine, app, presentation, and anything that you only can imagine. Other passions include Illustration and digital drawing. I have solid background and experience with such skills: ⭐️ Icon Design; ⭐️ Adobe Illustrator CC; ⭐️ Adobe Photoshop CC; ⭐️ Sketching and hand drawings; ⭐️ Illustration; ⭐️ 2D game graphics; ⭐️ Characters design; ⭐️ Concept arts; ⭐️ Digital illustration. My projects are always executed with precision and creative ideas. I try to follow all the modern design tendencies. In addition, I am very attentive to details. I listen, offer advice, and make sure that you are as happy with the process as you are with the final results. Our cooperation can bring brightness and uniqueness to your project. Look forward to our cooperation. Let’s create a masterpiece together! Highlighted skills: Icon Design, Icon Creation, Icon Adaptation, Illustration, 2D Design, Graphic Design, Character Design, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Icon Set Creation, Digital Illustration, Marketing Illustration.
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    Sketching
    Cartoon Art
    Black & White Style
    Adobe Illustrator
    Icon Design
    Adobe Photoshop
    Graphic Design
    Line Drawing
    Illustration
  • $60 hourly
    Accomplished and versatile graphic designer in the UK, boasting a decade of hands-on experience in both web and print design. A true collaborator, I possess outstanding interpersonal skills and thrive within team settings, effectively communicating through both writing and speech. My dedication knows no bounds, as I am unwavering in my pursuit of perfection and meticulous attention to detail. My expertise lies not only in design but also in building strong client and customer relationships. Driven by an unwavering passion, I approach every project with tenacity, ensuring timely completion in deadline-driven environments while maintaining an unwavering commitment to delivering top-notch products and services. Let's work together to take your project to the next level!
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    Illustration
    Packaging Design
    Album Cover Design
    Brochure Design
    Menu Design
    User Interface Design
    Poster Design
    Business Card Design
    Print Design
    Adobe Photoshop
    Logo Design
    Web Design
    Graphic Design
  • $80 hourly
    I have a Master degree in animation from the Academy of Fine Arts of Zagreb (Europe) and more than 10 years of work experience in the field of animation. See more of my works on instagram @antemuralis_pekmez😊 You can get video game assets and animations, character design, music viedeo, logo design, stroyboard, animatic, commercial, explainer, festival animation, documentary, pretty much anything that needs movement :P This is what I can do for you: 1. Briefing: You tell me ‘hey Marta I would like a logo animation, an intro/outro, gif, explainer, whiteboard, stop-motion, music/lyric video, app web animation, game animation or asset, character design, background, book trailer, commercial, documentary, comic, etc.,… 2. Preparing the elements for the animation: I see your references, what style you like and provide everything that is needed for the animation. Model lists, turnaround of the characters (if needed we design them), height comparison charts, palette, backgrounds, assets, brush charts and so on. 3. Storyboard and animatic This usually goes for longer animations. I plan each scene of the animation as a comic book - the camera angle is set for each cut and a description is given to what does happen. Then each scene from the storyboard is timed. We exactly see how many seconds each cut takes. It's the first preview of the animation flow. We can already see if some scenes may need to change order, look longer, shorter, switch order, add or delete, because many times when something looks good as a static drawing it does not look good in a scene sequence. 4. Animation: key poses, phasing, clean – up and colouring After we're set on each scene I proceed to draw the key poses of every movement in each scene. Drawings are added in-between the key poses to crate smooth movements. Each drawing is cleaned and made as the final version. I colour each drawing. About me: I’m communicative, positive, hard working, passionate about animations, look up to Disney and Ghibli, would like to open my own animation studio. I hope to have a relaxed, fun and open minded atmosphere where you feel free to suggest ideas and enjoy your working time with me. My experience is that in such an environment the best creativity flows out. My work experience: I've studied animation for 5 years at the Academy of Fine Arts of Zagreb and have a Master degree in animation. I have more than 10 years of work experience in the field of animation. I've worked for 6 years at the HRT (the main television house of my country) on various shows providing regular monthly animated content. Outside of that regular job I made animations for many different institutions (universities, conferences etc.), had art exhibitions, performances and installations. For the past 2 years I've started freelancing thus entering the gaming industry (see sofl game on insta as ex.), doing commercials for different brands and ordinations, videos for different purposes (explainer, book trailer, theatre play, history museum shorts), app animation, logo design and animation, character design and animation, storyboarding and animatic, e - mail signatures, intro and outros, comics, costume design,... with people all around the world (US, Australia, Canada, Israel,...). I specialise in traditional animation or classical animation, cel animation, hand-drawn animation, also known as 2D animation: is an animation technique in which each frame is drawn by hand. I also do stop – motion, whiteboard, video editing, illustration, character design, storyboarding, rotoscoping, adding animation to already existing footage. My main programs are Procreate, Photoshop, Premiere and Soundbooh. Feel free to contact me and ask questions, wish you a lovely day M. A. Marta J.
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    Video Animation
    2D Game Art
    Animation
    Storyboarding
    Logo Animation
    Character Animation
    Game Art
    Whiteboard Animation
    Stop-Motion Animation
    Traditional Animation
    Illustration
    2D Animation
    Animated Cartoon
  • $35 hourly
    I'm an illustrator/Designer with over 20 years experience. I specialize in character design. I have experience in children's book illustrations, logo design, mascot design, toy design, package illustration, video game development, storyboards and T-shirt design. I worked as a designer in the Toy industry for a number of years where I worked on designs for various toy and candy products for Hasbro, Mattel, Playmates, FisherPrice and Mars Candy. My work involved product and character development, turn around technical illustrations for sculpting, full color product illustrations for packaging and presentation, storyboards, and some sculpting and model making. I also worked as a designer for a T-shirt company where I created designs for Children's T-shirts and Collegiate T-shirts for youth and adults. I have done illustrations for 8 children's books and I have done work with over 60 clients across the United States. I have excellent drawing skills and work primarily with Photoshop and Illustrator.
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    Playful Tone
    Digital Illustration
    Cartoon Character
    Illustration
    Logo Design
    Adobe Illustrator
    Children's Book Illustration
    Storyboarding
    Line Drawing
    Black & White Style
    Adobe Photoshop
  • $50 hourly
    My name is Milos Tutus and I am professional 3d artist who graduated from the Faculty of Applied Arts in Belgrade. I take all the knowledge acquired by mastering the traditional art techniques and apply them on digital media. Areas in which I specialized are: 3D modeling and texturing, character design, life like portrait modeling, illustration, game design and animation, art concept, toy design, 3D printing, product and graphic design, medical and scientific visualization. My approach to each project is based on creativity, visual analysis, aesthetics, research, concept development and technical perfection. My objective is to satisfied client production needs by providing exceptional and original art work. I enjoy a team environment, exchanging ideas and follow update until we reach desire result.
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    Augmented Reality
    Substance Painter
    3D Sculpting
    3D Printing
    Art & Design
    Medical Illustration
    Digital Art
    Illustration
    Animation
    3D Texturing
    Autodesk Maya
    Pixologic Zbrush
    3D Modeling
  • $120 hourly
    I've been creating animations and interactive content for 20 years for clients including Pixar, DreamWorks, Disney, Sony, Cartoon Network, Warner Bros., LEGO, PBS, Scholastic, Random House, and lots more! At A/B Positive I lead a small team to create everything from short-form animation to animated series to complex interactive experiences with rich storytelling.
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    Motion Graphics
    Computer Animation
    2D Animation
    Story Editing
    Storyboarding
    Screenwriting
    Scriptwriting
    Comic Writing
    Moho
    Flash Animation
    Animation
  • $40 hourly
    I got my BA in Fine Arts at Western Washington University; I specialized in drawing and painting. For the past last six years, I've worked as a graphic designer. Graphic Design Prior to becoming a freelancer, I worked as a lead graphic designer for a small company that distributed its products on a national scale so it was necessary to be a jack of all trades. Some of the graphic design services I can provide are: Logo design Packaging design Branding Infographics Presentations Brochures, sell sheets, and other sales material Marketing collateral (ads for web and print, flyers, posters, etc.) Photography & photo editing Illustrator I do most of my work digitally, but I am comfortable working in a wide range of mediums and styles, both digital and traditional. Some of the mediums I am proficient in are: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Procreate, watercolor, acrylic, pencil, colored pencil, pen, and Ink. Some of the illustration services I can provide are: People Animals (real and fictional) Botanical/Nature Landscape Food Medical/scientific Architecture Illustrations for books (both kids and adults) Concept art Character design Quality sketches T-shirt design (as well as other merchandise) I try to be quick to deliver and find creative solutions for my clients, and I will work hard to bring your ideas to life!
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    Packaging Design
    Logo Design
    Digital Art
    2D Design
    Digital Illustration
    Image Editing
    Infographic
    Drawing
    Adobe InDesign
    Adobe Illustrator
    Adobe Photoshop
    Photography
    Graphic Design
    Illustration
  • $30 hourly
    ✅Digital Art & illustration: Caricatures | Books | Magazines | Posters | Music Covers | Web sites | Character Design, etc.🌿Bitmap and Vector graphics✅ 10+ years of experience on 2D illustration If you need illustrations for a book, magazine, website, or cute illustrations for a children's book or coloring book, you're in the right place! I will create illustrations for you that you can use anywhere. I draw in different styles. I’m responsible, active person, always strive for more and want to try something new and interesting. I'll do your work quickly, qualitatively, using your wishes. The main thing for me is that you would be completely satisfied with the result! 🍀 🎨Main Tools: -Adobe Photoshop -Adobe Illustrator -CLIP STUDIO PAINT I'm always open to new opportunities, feel free to contact me!
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    Vector Art
    Digital Illustration
    Freestyle Drawing
    Sticker Design
    Illustration
    Caricature
    2D Illustration
    Drawing
    Children's Book Illustration
    Adobe Photoshop
    Adobe Illustrator
  • $50 hourly
    As a Senior Motion Graphics Designer with over 6 years of experience, I specialize in creating engaging and effective explainer videos that help businesses tell their stories in a professional way. With expertise in motion graphics, 2D/3D animation, character design, storyboarding, and video editing, I use industry-standard tools like After Effects, Cinema 4D, Premiere Pro, ProCreate, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Figma to bring your vision to life. Whether you need an Explainer Animation, Intro/Outro animation, Character Design and Animation, Scriptwriting, Voice-over, Storyboarding, Illustrations, or Video Production for your business, I can provide high-quality work that meets your needs and exceeds your expectations. And with a focus on professionalism, collaboration, and communication, I work closely with clients to ensure that their project is completed to their satisfaction. ✨ Don't just take my word for it - here's what one of my clients had to say: "Issam is a fantastic talent. He helped us with multiple projects, and I was impressed by his cool-headed approach to problem-solving. He always took the time to assess the situation and make strategic decisions that led to better outcomes for our projects. He's a true professional who is respectful, cooperative, and focused on delivering results. I highly recommend him!" So if you're looking for a reliable, experienced motion graphics designer who can bring your ideas to life, look no further. Contact me today to discuss your project and see how I can help you achieve your goals.
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    Illustration
    Storyboarding
    Motion Design
    Adobe Premiere
    Animated Explainer
    Character Animation
    2D Animation
    Maxon Cinema 4D
    UI Animation
    Adobe Premiere Pro
    Video Intro & Outro
    Explainer Video
    Motion Graphics
    Adobe After Effects
    Adobe Illustrator
  • $80 hourly
    Im an illustrator and designer from Stockholm, Sweden and I have over 8 years of experience of working with 2D Art, pattern design, vector illustration and children books. I have a BA in Media Technology and a diploma in Illustration from Berghs School of Communication. I colloborate with entrepreneurs, writers and business to transform their ideas into beautiful, shareable and lighthearted illustrations. Together we can create meaningful stories and products that engage!
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    Graphic Design
    Magazine
    Digital Illustration
    Food Packaging
    Book Cover
    Colorful Style
    Minimalist
    Digital Pattern Design
    Storybook
    Pattern Design
    Textile Design
    2D Illustration
    Children's Book Illustration
    Book
  • $65 hourly
    Darina is amazingly talented. Created just what we asked for and we couldn't be happier. Will definitely be working with Darina again! Taylor Moran, Project manager, stylized portrait + With me, you get confidence in your project's success. ---------------------- It is a Breeze working with Darina. She is always positive and attentive and what I mostly like about her is that she is so open to change and would listen to you and make sure that the end result is exactly as you wish. Will definitely work with her again Shereena Alshamsi, Project manager, fashion fabric print designs. + With me, you get a positive and hard-working creator. My goal is to match your project needs and make you happy with the result. ---------------------- Darina might be the best freelancer we have hired on Upwork. She continues to do a great job for us and communicates well. Nick Dauch, Director of Marketing, over 150 stylized portraits for a team. + With me, you get full time and long term project supporter. ---------------------- “Darina is extremely talented and very dedicated. The project turned out to be very difficult, yet she stuck with it and made sure the illustrations were as perfect as possible. I am very happy with the results. Darina is easy to work with and goes above and beyond the call of duty to deliver a great product.” Schirete Zick, Public Relations and Marketing Professional, A movie script presentation of scenes with realistic portraying. + With me, you get a patient, dedicated problem solver. ---------------------- (The testimonials above are from Upwork client feedback, all of which is available to you below.) + With me, you get a proactive and versatile content creator, a pro with Adobe suite. Whatever industry you're in, I am ready, willing, and able to handle all your artwork requirements, including, but not limited to: * Pro digital watercolor * portraits * caricatures * line arts * pet portraits * fashion fabric print designs * Character creation (vector and raster) * copying different styles (like young Picasso’s painting style) * social media content including video content * pitch deck/ work presentation Important !!! Don't support projects with religion content, any spiritual content, war or military themes, violence, cruelty, witchcraft, ​and immorality
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    Caricature Drawing
    Digital Illustration
    Adobe Premiere Pro
    Adobe After Effects
    Watercolor
    Watercolor Illustration
    For Children
    Illustration
    Vector Art
    Children's Book Illustration
    Realistic
    Colorful Style
    Adobe InDesign
    Adobe Photoshop
    Adobe Illustrator
  • $35 hourly
    Hi, my name is Eloy, I am an illustrator with knowledge of animation, 3d modeling and a lot of experience, I have worked for publishers as well as for national and international brands. I am creative and decisive, I try to offer the best options for each situation. I like that my works transmit emotion to those who see them. I have a wide variety of styles and resources and I have a perfect command of the Adobe toolkit. I like to communicate with clients to understand their needs and contribute my experience and knowledge to their projects
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    Vector Graphic
    Cartoon Art
    Digital Illustration
    2D Illustration
    Editorial Illustration
    Children's Book Illustration
    Illustration
    2D Animation
    Technical Illustration
    Adobe After Effects
    Adobe Illustrator
    Comic Art
    Caricature
    Maxon Cinema 4D
    Adobe Photoshop
  • $50 hourly
    Hey there! I'm Kati, a professional freelance Illustrator from New York. I have spent the past 10 years building my skills and reputation with my client base and am always looking to develop new work relationships! I value strong communication skills, swift, professional work, and overall client satisfaction. My work is 100% my own, and I do not support using stolen work/AI generated images. Please value and respect my time - my rate is clearly stated and non-negotiable. If your project needs to be rushed, additional fees will apply. I have worked with a multitude of commissioned work not limited to, but including: TCG Illustration Character Sheets/Concept Work Graphic Novels and Comics Key Art/Promotional Posters Storyboards Children's Books Officially Licensed Anime Work Patents Image Manipulation Informational Imagery Logos Business Cards Editorial flyers Book Covers/Full wraps Graphic Design/Editing Magazine Covers Beer/Wine/Liquor Labels General one-off commissions, especially focused on fantasy genre Strengths include: Photoshop Illustrator InDesign *Please note - 1.) I do not offer free samples of any kind. We may initiate a sample phase for a fee based on the level of detail you're interested in. 2.) Flat rate commissions do - not - include unlimited revisions. 3.) When sending out proposals - please include details! Timeline, desired style, things of this nature. It's alright if some things can't be shared until the artist is chosen, but general information is a MUST. I typically automatically decline if there is little to no information pertaining to the project. 4.) REPEAT: My current hourly rate is clearly stated and non-negotiable. If your project needs to be rushed, additional fees will apply. REGARDING GENERAL ILLUSTRATION SAMPLES: A full illustration from sketch, to color rendering + editing is NOT a sample. That is a fully finished piece, and will be treated as such for payment. I offer paid test runs of varying degrees, depending on the project/what needs to be demonstrated. Please feel free to inquire.
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    Pop Art
    Illustrative
    Comics
    Comic Art
    Sketch
    Adobe Illustrator
    Character
    Concept Art
    Children's Book Illustration
    Logo Design
    Graphic Design
    Cover Art Design
    Storybook
    Illustration
  • $45 hourly
    You make a good product, I make it look even better✨ ✦ Experience: 6+ years ✦ Tools: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, Procreate, Blender, Figma Work process: 1. I'll ask you (chat or call) about the project to ensure your expectations are 100% met in the end. This will help me to evaluate time and budget. 2. We specify the deadlines, so you'll get illustrations on time. 3. Concept (solid sketch) — edits or approval — final vector image. Click the 'Invite' button, and we'll start discussing your project immediately!
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    Graphic Design
    UI Graphics
    Cartoon Art
    Line Drawing
    Icon Design
    Illustration
    Freehand Digital Illustration
    Adobe Illustrator
    Flat Style
    Vector Art
    Vector Graphic
    Modern Style
    2D Illustration
    Minimalist
    Animation
  • $30 hourly
    I am a professional illustrator with experience in the production of motion, corporate, advertising and infographic illustrations. My skills include the development of characters, isometric objects and compositions, prints and web illustration , informational illustrations and much more. In my works, I prefer to use a non-standard approach, bright colors. I have a special love for bright cartoon characters, complex multi-object compositions. My main clients are young companies, startups, motion studios, and I also work with large companies in maintaining and enriching their material with bright and colorful illustrations. I`m not afraid of difficulties and unusual tasks. always open to the study of new, the conquest of new heights and development. I have expert skills in programs such as Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe After Effects, Corel Painter. I have my own view of design and professional skills to transfer my vision from concept to finished art, whether for print or the Internet. My permanent track record for providing innovative, beautiful and professional visual design is guaranteed to bring its customers fantastic value for their business every time.
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    Individual Portrait
    Adobe Creative Suite
    2D Design
    Line Drawing
    Illustration
    Art Deco
    Isometric Style
    Animation
    Logo Design
    Banner Ad Design
    Print Design
  • $10 hourly
    I'm a visual artist with 10 + years of experience in character design, illustration, visual story telling, 3d modeling and video editing. I have a strong passion for making other people's visions come to life. Whatever your idea/ concept/ project is, we can work together and turn it into reality exactly as you intended with high attention to detail. I have worked with many big companies, like Procter & Gamble and Penguin Random House, but also with independent creators and taken personal commissions. I can't wait to hear all of your amazing ideas and help you make them come to life!
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    Manga
    Anime
    Adobe Premiere Pro
    Art & Design
    Illustration
    Adobe Illustrator
    Blender
    Cartoon Character
    Video Editing
    Video Animation
    Adobe After Effects
    3D Illustration
    2D Illustration
    Adobe Photoshop
  • $12 hourly
    Hello! I'm Marvin Delos Reyes, a Concept Designer and Illustrator from the Philippines. With 7 years of experience in concept art and illustration, I specialize in crafting ideas, designs, and visualizations. I'm committed to delivering professional, high-quality work. If you have any questions or inquiries, please don't hesitate to reach out. Thank you.
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  • $15 hourly
    Illustration and graphic design Over 8 years of experience Digital and traditional techniques Skills and services: - Photoshop design - Vector design - Pencils, Inks, Charcoal, watercolor, Acrilic - Engraving, etching, drypoint, wood print, linoleum - Portrait - Sci-fi illustration - Fantasy illustration - Cartoon - Comic book art - Illustration for children - Coloring books - Infographics - T-shirts - Design of patterns - Stickers - Stationery - Corporative illustration
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    Cartoon Art
    Comic Art
    Pattern Design
    Black & White Style
    Print Design
    2D Illustration
    Clothing
    Cartoon Style
    T-Shirt Design
    Illustration
    Graphic Design
    Clip Studio Paint
    Adobe Illustrator
    Adobe Photoshop
  • $30 hourly
    Hi there! My name is Bria DuBose. I am a Louisiana based freelance illustrator with three years of professional illustration experience. My skills and experience range from book illustration/editing to graphic design. I've worked with a plethora of different clients, turning their visions into a fully fleshed out tangible product. My art style is inspired from the animated features I've watched in my childhood, and throughout my portfolio you can see the diverse media that influenced my love of illustration and design. If you would like to message me, feel free. My messages are always open.
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    Sketching
    Children's Book Illustration
    Digital Art
    People Illustration
    2D Illustration
    2D Design
    Illustration
    Playful Tone
    Freestyle Drawing
    Colorful Style
    Concept Artistry
    Drawing
  • $25 hourly
    Im a designer and illustrator from Indonesia. Passionate to make money from design and illustration. In these last 2 years I've been making comic and cartoon. I confidently say that my abilities are growing fast and hope this significant grow can help more people realizing imagination and coloring the world. :D Beside Illustration, i can do visual/graphic design too. I’ve been working in local financial corporation as a Graphic Designer for 2 and a half years (2017-2019), and when i still in university, i join a website builder company in my city as an intern for 3 months. These are my skill set that may add value for your project: 1. Cartooning (Cartoon Illustration, Comic Cartoon, Anything Cartoon (lol)) 2. Japanese Cartoon (Anime) (Character Drawing, Illustration, Anime Chibi) 3. Visual Branding ( Stationary, Logo, Flyer, Poster, anything related to your corporate needs) 4 User Interface (Visualing your Apps and website, etc) 5. Presentation Design 6. Social Media (Instagram Feeds, Facebook Post, Twitter, etc) 7. Greeting and Invitation Card And these are software that i use to make Illustration and design. 1. Clip Studio Paint 2. Adobe Illustrator 3. Adobe Photoshop 4. Adobe InDesign 5. SAI paint tool To help you more with your project, i can make a simple video with: 1. Adobe Premiere I give a piece of my soul in every piece that i make (lol such an exaggeration, but i take every job in this field super seriously) and open to any visual request, and exciting to learn new things. Honest and open communication can make us a great team. We can achieve so much by understanding what each other need and want to accomplished. :D Thank you for visiting, Stay safe and healthy!
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    Cartoon Art
    Digital Illustration
    Cartoon Character
    Chibi Style
    Comics
    Freestyle Drawing
    Fantasy Art
    Manga
    Sketching
    Comic Art
    Graphic Design
    Adobe Photoshop
    Adobe Illustrator
    Illustration
  • $20 hourly
    Maintained the "High Demand and Quality" status on other platforms by creating and building an impressive reputation for several years up to present. I have strong hard work ethics, good communication, self-motivated and demonstrated my ability to complete tasks and assignments in a timely manner. I can hereby start the project right after the contract is awarded and look forward to having a long term business relationship.
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    Chibi Style
    Digital Art
    Character
    Clothing
    Freestyle Drawing
    Anime
    Manga
    2D Illustration
    Manga
    Drawing
    Freehand Digital Illustration
    Clip Studio Paint
    Digital Illustration
    Graphic Design
  • $35 hourly
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Character Designers Hiring FAQs

What is character design?

Character design is the broad practice of creating characters for film, animation, gaming, and other creative media. Character designers are the ones who design the visual look and feel of a character via graphic design, 2D/3D modeling, or animation. 

How do you hire a character designer?

You can source character design talent on Upwork by following these three steps:

  • Write a project description. You’ll want to determine your scope of work and the skills and requirements you are looking for in a character designer.
  • Post it on Upwork. Once you’ve written a project description, post it to Upwork. Simply follow the prompts to help you input the information you collected to scope out your project.
  • Shortlist and interview character designers. Once the proposals start coming in, create a shortlist of the professionals you want to interview. 

Of these three steps, your project description is where you will determine your scope of work and the specific type of character designer you need to complete your project.

How much does it cost to hire a character designer?

Rates can vary due to many factors, including expertise and experience, location, and market conditions.

  • An experienced character designer may command higher fees but also work faster, have more-specialized areas of expertise, and deliver higher-quality work.
  • A contractor who is still in the process of building a client base may price their character design services more competitively. 

Which one is right for you will depend on the specifics of your project. 

How do you write a character designer job post?

Your job post is your chance to describe your project scope, budget, and talent needs. Although you don’t need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for a contractor to know if they’re the right fit for the project.

Job post title

Create a simple title that describes exactly what you’re looking for. The idea is to target the keywords that your ideal candidate is likely to type into a job search bar to find your project. Here are some sample character design job post titles:

  • Character designer needed to design custom 2D sprites for RPG Maker
  • Need a character designer to create character profiles for a comic
  • Seeking a 3D character designer to create rigs and models for an animated film

Project description

An effective character design job post should include: 

  • Scope of work: From 2D sketches to 3D models, list all the deliverables you’ll need. 
  • Project length: Your job post should indicate whether this is a smaller or larger project. 
  • Background: If you prefer experience with certain industries, software, or art styles, mention this here. 
  • Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.

Character designer job responsibilities

Here are some examples of character designer job responsibilities:

  • Turn creator notes into concept art to design the look and feel of new characters
  • Sketch 2D designs that convey a character’s visual style and personality
  • Create model sheets, expression sheets, poses, mouth charts, costume designs, and other character-related art needed for production
  • Maintain accurate documentation for character production methodologies and techniques
  • Design, rig, model, and texture high-fidelity 3D animated characters

Character designer job requirements and qualifications

Be sure to include any requirements and qualifications you’re looking for in a character designer. Here are some examples:

  • Character design
  • Illustration
  • 2D/3D design and animation
  • Graphic design tools (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator)
  • 2D/3D modeling tools (e.g., Blender, Maya, Modo)
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