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- $40 hourly
- 4.9/5
- (5 jobs)
I am a storyboard artist and 2d animator bringing your stories to life, from film, to game, to commercial. Being well organized and time effective is very important to my professional workflow, so you can count on me for tight deadlines. Looking forward to collaborating with you! isabelle-strobel.comCharacter Design
Character AnimationStoryboardingDrawingDigital PaintingSketchingToon Boom Storyboard ProIllustration2D AnimationToon Boom Harmony - $50 hourly
- 4.8/5
- (120 jobs)
Visual Storytelling for Brands & Businesses: Tailored Illustrations that Tell Your Story Tired of generic visuals that fail to connect with your audience? I offer my expertise as a freelance digital illustrator for brands seeking distinct, impactful visuals; and specialize in crafting compelling illustrations that not only resonate with your target audience but also strategically align with your identity. I've already helped businesses and brands like BUCHERER AG, Jubble LTD, KONRAD ADENAUER FOUNDATION, USAID PROGRAM to bridge the gap with powerful, custom illustrations that resonate deeply. With 4+ years of experience, I've mastered a diverse range of styles, from book illustrations and album covers to infographics, portraits, and brand-specific artwork. I specialize in crafting compelling illustrations that not only resonate with your target audience but also strategically align with your brand identity. What sets me apart: UNIQUENESS: Every illustration is hand-crafted from scratch, ensuring your brand stands out from the crowd. No stock images, just pure creativity. COLLABORATION: Enjoy clear communication and revisions at every stage. Your input guides the process, leading to a solution that perfectly aligns with your vision. EXPERTISE: I bring my skills to various projects, including: * Book illustration * Music album covers * Personalized prints & gift illustrations * Infographics & line art * Portraiture & business presentations * Fashion illustration & commercial art * Illustrated logos & custom avatars * Editorials, social media visuals, and more! Ready to turn your vision into reality? Let's collaborate! WORKING PROCESS: 1. Gathering initial requirements, first communication - questions and clarifications 2. Sketches. I always start with delivering 3 to 5 rough drafts for You to see and choose which vision corresponds to You and reaches the settled goal. 3. Feedback. Continuation on the chosen draft, revisions. 4. Final work, comments, files delivery. Looking forward to working with You!Character Design
Character IllustrationDigital IllustrationSketchingCartoon ArtDrawingChildren's Book IllustrationAdobe PhotoshopLine DrawingIllustrationProcreateDigital ArtFreehand Digital IllustrationSketch - $40 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (20 jobs)
🏆 Top Rated - Top 10% of talent on Upwork ✅ 4+ years of experience in Graphic Design ✅ 3+ years of experience in 3D Visualization/Animation ✅ Graphic Design ✅ Print and Digital Media ✅ Web Design ✅ Illustration Hello! My name is Martina and I am a trained media designer/illustrator from Germany. I can provide several years of experience in media design, 3D and illustrations. I can provide - Logo and Branding - 3D Visualization and Animation - Print and Digital Media Graphic Design - Concept Artwork - Character Design - Digital and Traditional Illustrations - Line Art and Coloring - Tattoo Style Illustration (Neotraditional, Fineline, Traditional) - Illustration for Posters, Book covers and Personal commissions - Photo Editing I have extended experience in Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign and Cinema4D. Drop me a message if you are interested in working with me!Character Design
Photorealistic RenderingPortrait ArtPrint Design3D RenderingGraphic Design3D AnimationDigital PaintingBrand DesignBrand IdentityMaxon Cinema 4DAdobe PhotoshopIllustrationLogo Design - $70 hourly
- 4.9/5
- (153 jobs)
Hi! I'm Valerio, an experienced Visual Artist & Designer with 15+ years of experience in visual arts and communication. Throughout my career, I've helped with my craft and expertise numerous clients and companies bringing their projects to fruition. My curiosity and aquired flexibility allows me to work in a wide range of projects no matter their nature, communication is key and I consider myself very reliable in understanding the clients' needs. Given my background and my organization skills I also consider myself a fast-paced designer, not afraid of tight deadlines! Feel free to have a peek at my portfolio to check past collaborations, for detailed insights and case studies you can request my full portfolio. If you think we can click, feel free to get in touch! Hope to hear back from you, thank you for reading 😊 𝘝𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘰 My areas of focus include but are not limited to: Graphic Design ‣ Branding & Corporate Identity ‣ Logo design ‣ Poster design ‣ Packaging design ‣ Brochure & Business cards Arts ‣ Illustration ‣ Concept Art & Game Dev ‣ Traditional / Digital Painting Letterforms ‣ Custom Calligraphy ‣ Lettering ‣ LogotypeCharacter Design
2D Design & DrawingsPoster DesignPackaging DesignPaintingCalligraphyCover ArtCorporate Brand IdentityBrand DesignGraphic DesignGame DevelopmentConcept DesignLetteringIllustrationLogo Design - $65 hourly
- 4.9/5
- (69 jobs)
I have been working professionally as an art director, illustrator, concept artist, matte painter and creative consultant for more than 15 years. I have worked with a wide range of clients on projects like video games, movies, comic books, graphic novels, book covers and illustrations, product design, branding, corporate identities, marketing campaigns, television commercials and everything in between.Character Design
Comic ArtDigital ArtStoryboardingInterior DesignConcept ArtistryDrawingGame DesignIllustrationSketchArt DirectionAdobe PhotoshopConcept Design3D Modeling3D Design - $50 hourly
- 4.8/5
- (34 jobs)
I bring 20 years of professional experiences as an artist working in different artistic disciplines such as illustration, character design, graphic design, storyboarding, animation and directing. As an art director I work fully hands-on and set and maintain artistic goals in a team under production pressure through all production phases, providing mentoring and guidance to artists from all levels.Character Design
2D Design2D Game Art3D Design3D ModelingGame Design3D Game ArtMobile UI Design3D RiggingArt DirectionIllustration - $24 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (25 jobs)
I am professionally an Architect but highly interested and skilled in sketching, digital art and illustrations. I like doing them as a part time hobby, thats why I have specified a low hourly rate. I have been illustrating since 2006 and I keep myself up to date with trending illustration styles and tools. I prefer using my stylus with my convertible laptop for all art forms. Feel free to ask me for any kind of work ranging from illustrations, logos, comics/cartoons etc.Character Design
Architectural DesignAutodesk RevitDigital ArtMinimalistSketchbook ProIllustrationVector ArtColorful StyleAdobe IllustratorCaricatureAdobe PhotoshopSketch - $15 hourly
- 4.9/5
- (5 jobs)
I'm an Illustrator with anatomy experience and I have a passion for drawing characters in different styles. I like to paint in unique varieties and awake a feeling at first glance. My socials, as well as my Portfolio are under the username of Dasyra. ✧ I do character design and fanart ✧ I have a passion for Anime and the Japanese Culture ✧ I do everything that's listed under my skillsCharacter Design
Fashion & BeautyFashion DesignMangaClassic StyleCartoon ArtComic ArtGame Art2D Game ArtFantasy2D IllustrationSketchAnimeDigital ArtIllustration - $27 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (88 jobs)
Hi! And welcome! I am Olha or Olko - an experienced Illustrator and Designer specializing also in Character Design. I am from Odesa, Ukraine. But I am living at the moment in Hamburg, Germany. I'm a versatile illustrator and designer with a diverse background spanning web design, UI/UX, and graphic design, I've evolved my skills to focus on character design and illustration. My expertise includes: • Character design and development • Children's book illustrations • Brand design • Book layout and design • Graphic design • Visual development and prop design • Logo design • Basic animation I excel at creating cute, funny characters with compelling stories. My illustrations bring warmth and personality to children's books, while my design skills ensure polished, professional layouts. My background in web and UI/UX design gives me a unique perspective on digital illustration projects. I can seamlessly integrate characters into user interfaces or create cohesive visual identities across multiple platforms. Whether you need charming characters for a children's book, eye-catching logos, or a complete visual identity for your brand, I'm here to bring your ideas to life with creativity and technical skill. Let's collaborate to create something truly special for your next project! 03.11.2024Character Design
Cartoon ArtSketchingCartoon CharacterConcept ArtistryChildren's Book IllustrationFreehand Digital IllustrationIllustrationFlat StyleAdobe IllustratorCartoon StyleAdobe PhotoshopVector Graphic - $120 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (21 jobs)
Over 17 years of experience, I am expert in different fields such as, architecture, interior and exterior, 3D modeling, Rigging, Animation and rendering. The services I Provide are guaranteed to fulfilled your desires , I am ready to do any edit you ask for. Video Skills. After Effects, Premiere Pro Qualities. excellent quality, fast, easy communication and understanding, reliable, at a great price. Experience. I have worked on many projects for individuals and companies around the world USA, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Turkey, Australia, India and Canada. My work includes films for video games, 3D Architectural Visualisation, and adverstisement. Why are you hiring me? ✔️24/7 Support ✔️100% Satisfaction Guarantee ✔️Support even after the project is completed I am looking forward to working on your project. Thanks for reading my profile.Character Design
Music VideoComputer AnimationAdobe After EffectsMedical AnimationVisual ArtTrailerAdobe Premiere ProMedia & Entertainment3D ModelingAdobe Photoshop3D AnimationInterior DesignAutodesk 3ds Max3D Rendering - $40 hourly
- 4.9/5
- (33 jobs)
Zudrit studio is a German-based freelancer group that works on anything 3D. We can do anything you need to have your 3D Project finished. Anything, yes, anything. - Cartoon shows - Advertisements - 3D Animations - Advanced explainers of technologies. Animations, Modeling, Rigging, Texturing, Lighting, and Rendering. Please make sure you check our portfolio, we create anythingCharacter Design
2D Animation3D Modeling3D Rigging3D AnimationAnimationBlender - $35 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (49 jobs)
Hi there! I am a children's illustrator and character designer currently based in Berlin, Germany. My specialty is to make child-friendly, fun, whimsical, cute, and heart-warming digital illustrations that will instantly take you back to your childhood and put a smile on your face. Why do you need to choose me? - a hardworking and responsible person - 2+ years of self-employed and well-organized work - working with equal passion on big and small projects With me, you get: - unique art style - bright and attractive child-friendly illustrations - 24/7 in touch - a book layout for IngramSpark, KDP (Paperback and E-Book) and ready for print Feel free to contact me and discuss your project. :DCharacter Design
Children's PatternSurface DesignEbook FormattingChildren's LiteraturePrint DesignDrawingChildren's Book IllustrationDigital ArtBookAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignAdobe PhotoshopProcreate - $35 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (17 jobs)
Hi! I am Alina and I am an illustrator who works in both digital and traditional mediums, including ink, watercolor, and pencil. I create illustrations, draw portraits and characters, create stickers, and other merchandise. My previous work includes: - Themed sticker packs; - Watercolor portraits; - Digital portraits; - T-shirt prints. I'll be happy to bring your vision to life!Character Design
Cartoon ArtPlayful TonePortrait ArtCartoon CharacterSketchingDrawingRealist PaintingDigital IllustrationAdobe PhotoshopIllustrationWatercolorAdobe IllustratorVector GraphicContemporary Style - $35 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (7 jobs)
I am an intermediate illustrator with experiences in watercolor and digital painting. I specialize in children's books and scenic background design. I will work hard to deliver the perfect results for the work you require. Feel free to share your ideas with me and let me handle the rest. Looking forward to working with you!Character Design
PaintingSingingContent CreationDigital PaintingTranslationChildren's Book IllustrationWatercolorIllustrationAdobe PhotoshopFreehand Digital Illustration2D Illustration2D Art - $60 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (11 jobs)
Gamification consultant and game designer with decades of experience and multiple successful collaborations in different industries.Character Design
Product ConceptShort StoryVideo GameFiction WritingNarrativeShort Story WritingGamificationCreative WritingGhostwritingGameWriting - $40 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (6 jobs)
Hello everyone, My name is Shadi Pazizofteh. I am a experienced graphic designer with over 5 years of experience in the field. My portfolio includes logo design, brand identity, illustration, layout design, brochure and catalog design and children's book illustration. I have an eye for detail, and a passion for creating unique visuals that capture attention and tell a story. My aim is to create designs that are not just visually appealing but also help clients achieve their desired objectives. I have worked with many clients across a wide range of industries, and I'm confident that I can deliver the highest quality design solutions. website: shabnampazirofteh.comCharacter Design
IllustrationVisual DesignChildren's Book IllustrationDrawing2D IllustrationDigital IllustrationBrandingGraphic DesignIcon DesignBrand Identity & GuidelinesLogo DesignFlyer Design - $50 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (37 jobs)
Greetings! I'm Daria, a 3D designer living in Germany. My focus lies in two areas: crafting intricate models for 3D printing and bringing characters to life through design. 🧰 My skill set centers around using software like: 🔹Zbrush 🔹Blender 🔸Marmoset 🔸Substance Painter 🔹Autodesk Maya 🔸Photoshop ✅I take great pride in my ability to meticulously prepare and troubleshoot 3D models, ensuring they're optimized for seamless 3D printing. ✅With a dedication to precision and a humble approach, I'm here to offer my expertise in the world of 3D modeling. I believe in letting my work speak for itself, and I'm always eager to take on new challenges and create impactful pieces. 📲Feel free to connect if you're looking for a seasoned professional who can transform ideas into reality with a touch of craftsmanship and a whole lot of creativity.Character Design
3D Modeling Software3D Model3D Art3D Printing3D Animation3D Game Art3D Modeling3D Design - $60 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (1 job)
I'm a digital illustrator, specializing in topics such as LGBTQ, mental health and disability awareness and feminism. I love drawing with bright and expressive colors and child-like wonder that puts a smile to your face. I can create editorial illustrations, book covers, designs for your merchandise and a lot more. I won't draw anything less then amazing. I'll give it my all!Character Design
Print CampaignGraphic DesignEditorialScreen PrintingConcept ArtistryComic ArtProcreateIllustrationComicsAdobe Photoshop - $50 hourly
- 4.8/5
- (121 jobs)
I am a VFX compositor and animator working in both 2d and 3d environments. My main focus being character animation and I'm the one you are looking for to produce a top-quality animated explainer videos, cartoon characters and illustrations – on schedule and on budget. If you are looking for a cheap animated video please don't invite or message me. My focus is on delivering HIGH-QUALITY WORK, always aiming beyond clients expectations. ✔ VFX Compositor and 2D and 3D Animator. ✔ 14+ Years of Animation and Design experience. ✔ Worked on over 300 different animation projects. I have more than 14+ years of experience in the following design fields: ✔ 2D Animation ✔ Cartoon Animation ✔ VFX Compositor ✔ 3D Animation Here are the benefits you will receive once you decided to work with me: ✔ I only deliver work which my clients are 100% happy with ✔ I offer clear, concise and regular communication during every step of the project especially in animation. ✔ I always deliver on time and on budget Thank you.Character Design
Blackmagic FusionCharacter AnimationAnimationReallusion Cartoon Animator2D AnimationToon Boom HarmonyAnimated Cartoon - $45 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (20 jobs)
Digital illustration, character and creature concept art, traditional ink graphics. I focus mostly on fantasy and dark fantasy genres. Feel free to DM me. 🙂Character Design
Creature DesignConcept DesignGame Art2D Game ArtGame DesignPixologic ZbrushBlenderSketchingIllustration2D ArtDigital ArtSketch - $35 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (90 jobs)
"Ignacio is one of the best freelance artists I've had the pleasure of working with. He approached each assignment thoughtfully and was an excellent communicator throughout. He's got great artistic skills and takes direction exceptionally well. I highly recommend Ignacio and look forward to working with him again." I help thriving clients, brands, entrepreneurs, investors, art lovers, and NFT enthusiasts who want to make an impact through high-quality and tailored images ( whether they are illustrations or edited pictures). With my background in the videogame art scene and e-commerce marketing, I have gained extensive experience in 2D art, graphic design, characters, caricatures, NFTs, and advanced photo editing techniques that help me connect with your audience and take images to the next level, ensuring visual storytelling tailored to your brand. I also have my BA in Communications as an ace under my sleeve. First, because it helps me communicate efficiently and fluently with clients, asking the relevant questions and helping get the important inputs to develop the best art possible according to our goals. And second, because it allows me to conceive our graphics not as a work of art alone, but also as a product carrying a specific message to a particular target. In summary, I often work in one of these roles: 1. Character Designer: I create the character you envision and tell a compelling story through their mood, gesture, and posture. Whether you prefer a realistic or cartoon style or something in between, I will be happy to do it. You just need to show me references, provide some information about the character's personality and motivations, and tell me about your target audience. 2. Graphic designer and visual storyteller: I can help you create compelling social media banners, marketing banners, website headers, and screen or printed images that cater to your brand's unique visual needs. Whether you have pre-existing visual guidelines or not, I can design branding graphic that aligns with your brand identity, resonates with your target audience, and sets you apart from the competition. 3. Photo Edition and Manipulation Expert: I specialize in creating mind-blowing editions and photo manipulations that can take your images to the next level. This usually involves creating a new image by blending multiple ones, using perspective, light, shadow, and color to make it look real. 4. Caricature or Portrait Artist: I create the caricature or portrait of the person (or people) you want, making sure to capture their likeness and tell a compelling story through their gesture, and pose. Just like with character design, we can work in a realistic or cartoon style or something in between. 5. 2D NFT Artist: I help you create a brand new NFT collection from scratch, starting with the base character and adding traits afterward. You can reach out to me with a detailed idea or a rough concept; either way, I would be happy to develop the character and traits myself. For example, I can help you transform cluttered scenes in video games or e-commerce product pictures into stunning visuals that will leave a lasting impression on your audience or can add your product to the right scenario and make it the main character of the scene by blending it to look as though it was shot in real life. I can also remove, add, or modify people in a scene with beyond-realistic results, ensuring that the final image looks as natural as possible. This is just a quick overview of all the kinds of projects we can work on together. If you have any questions or are unsure if I can help with your project, don't hesitate to drop me a message. We can discuss it in detail, and see how can I help. Thank you! I look forward to working with you!Character Design
Photo EditingCartoon Character2D Art2D IllustrationIllustrationManipulation & CompositingPhoto ManipulationDigital PaintingCaricatureAdobe PhotoshopCartoon ArtNFT ArtNFT Character - $40 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (87 jobs)
Graphic design expert from Germany with over 14 years of experience. Let me assist you in furthering your success with bespoke visual design. Define your message, hit the right tone for your audience and leave a good impression. Set yourself apart from the competition! I have been working as a design freelancer since 2009, with solo entrepreneurs, startups and established businesses from several continents as my clients. Much of my work revolves around logos, but I also created illustrations and had technical jobs involving documentation, programming and batch processing with Imagemagick. I love it when things take shape and lock into place. Happy client feedback is music to my ears! I’m well versed in: • Graphic design • Logo and icon design • Layout and typography • Drawing • Vector graphics editing • Photo editing Since I pick up new tools and techniques as needed or out of curiosity, I also have experience with: • User experience design • Documentation (Asciidoc, Docbook) • Shell scripting • Git • Image batch processing • Imagemagick • SVG on a code-level • HTML • CSS • 3D modeling with Blender • Shopify • Python While I used to work with Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign, nowadays I rely on Inkscape, GIMP, Krita and Scribus. Whether you have a specific task at hand, or are not exactly sure what you need, consider to send a message or invite me to a job (no cost, no obligation) so we can discuss the matter.Character Design
CSSAbstract LogoImageMagickDrawingBrand GuidelinesSVGHTMLBlenderBrand IdentityMascot LogoLayout DesignIllustrationInkscapeVector ArtGIMPLogo Design - $35 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (16 jobs)
I am a Berlin-based digital artist making fantasy illustrations for video, TCG, and CCG games. For 4+ years I have worked as a character artist and illustrator, helping my clients in the entertainment industry visualize fantasy worlds. I offer a variety of creative services including: • 2d Character design (skins & outfit) • promotional illustrations for games • visual development and art direction I like to work on projects with a strong storytelling aspect, helping my clients define the mood and tone of their setting at the early stage of the production process. Recently I mostly focused on fantasy and adventure aesthetics (referencing such popular projects as Magic the Gathering, Dungeon and Dragons, and League of Legends), though I am always open to new perspectives. If you are looking for an artist who can bring your project to life, I will be happy to help.Character Design
Color Theory2D Design & DrawingsDrawing2D Game Art3D ModelingBook CoverPaintingBlenderIllustration2D Art2D IllustrationAdobe Photoshop - $25 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (7 jobs)
Hi there, I am a visual development artist from Germany! What I love to do: storytelling, storyboarding, visual development, character design, children’s book illustration, digital painting. I hope we have a chance to work together! :) Have a nice day!Character Design
StorytellingDigital IllustrationDrawing2D AnimationStorybookChildren's Book IllustrationStoryboardingAdobe PhotoshopCartoon Style3D ArtDigital ArtConcept Artistry - $30 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (31 jobs)
You developed an awesome app or game, you have got the perfect product you want to sell to your customers or you wrote a super important research paper, but all of this is written in English/Japanese and you urgently need it in German? No problem! I can help you and translate your project from English/Japanese to German! NO machine translation and NO plain word-to-word transfer, you will receive a perfect and authentic German version of your text that conveys YOUR message! My fields of expertise: - Translations of product descriptions, ads, newsletters or articles, that attract the readers/customers attention and spark interest in your product/project - Translations of App UI and description for the Play Store/App Store - On point translations of scientific topics, especially in the field of agriculture/organic farming/biology - Video game localization, to make your game in German as fun and atmospheric as it is in English/Japanese Languages: German: Native English: Fluent Japanese: Advanced Russian: A2 Translation │ Localization │ Subtitling EN → DE JP → DECharacter Design
Japanese to German TranslationScienceEnglish to German TranslationAgriculture & ForestryEnvironmental ScienceContent LocalizationJapaneseGermanEnglishTranslationSubtitles - $25 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (8 jobs)
Are you looking for an ✅illustrator & a ✅graphic designer with over 10 years of professional experience? I offer services of Graphic design, Illustrations, Web Design, Print Design, Branding, and more. Client satisfaction and quality work, and achieving deadlines are my priorities. My Areas of Expertise: ✅ Digital Illustrations ✅Children’s book illustrations ✅2D Illustrations ✅Cartoon Characters ✅NFTs ✅Corporate Design & Corporate Identity ✅Branding & Logos ✅Icon Design ✅Posters ✅Print Materials (Catalogs, Brochures, Business cards, etc.) ✅Web Design ✅Landing Pages ✅Web banners ✅Social Media Posts ✅Product packaging ✅Typography Through the years I have worked with various clients such as Lenovo, Cartoon Network, and Motorola as well as little independent companies for customized furniture, jewelry, and cosmetics.Character Design
NFT ArtCartoon ArtDigital IllustrationCorporate BrandingNFT MetadataGraphic DesignWeb DesignAdobe PhotoshopAdobe InDesignLogo Design2D IllustrationChildren's Book IllustrationAdobe IllustratorIllustration - $18 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (12 jobs)
Experienced in illustrating, graphic design and branding. My specialization includes creating illustrations for a wide range of usage, for books, for mass media, for social media. My true passion is creating graphics for animation. I work in collaboration with motion designers or can create some simple animations by myself. I am also deeply passionate and experienced in creating a brand identity, giving a companies their own voice and style. If you want to estimate my skills, you can check my portfolio or write me in order to receive examples of works in some special field. I'm open to collaborate with young brands and make some crazy ideas real! It is also important for me to build strong communication with you and provide needed feedback for your comments and suggestions. I look forward to hearing from you!Character Design
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