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Ali D.

Berlin, Germany

$45/hr
5.0
11 jobs

- 15+ years of experience in motion graphics, graphic design, and content creation - Helping brands stand out with bold visuals and engaging content - Expert in visual storytelling to create impactful and memorable designs I create eye-catching motion graphics, striking graphic designs, and engaging content that help brands stand out and connect with their audience. My approach blends creativity with strategy, ensuring every design is both visually compelling and highly effective. Whether you need dynamic animations, bold branding, or engaging content, I’m here to bring your ideas to life. Let’s work together to elevate your brand with powerful visuals. Ready to get started? Let’s talk!

  • Character Design
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Illustration
  • Informational Infographic
  • Social Media Kit
  • Animated Explainer
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Social Media Content
  • Motion Graphics
  • WordPress
  • Branding Template
  • Logo Design
  • Logo Animation
  • Stationery Design
  • Corporate Branding
Ramona A.

Pilsting, Germany

$30/hr
5.0
8 jobs

✨ Children’s Book Illustrator & Creative Designer ✨ I’m an illustrator and graphic designer with a degree in Illustration and 2 years of experience bringing children’s stories to life, with three published titles already on shelves. My style blends imagination, storytelling, and polished design — perfect for authors, publishers, and brands who want visuals that truly stand out. 🎨 Illustration Specialties: - Whimsical children’s book art - Character design & concept art - 2D digital illustrations & cartoon art 🖌️ Graphic Design - Flyers, posters, and business cards - Print-ready layouts with Adobe Photoshop, Indesign and Amazon kdp I don’t just create images — I craft experiences. From a playful fox on a magical adventure to a heartwarming scene that sparks imagination, my goal is to create art that connects with readers and brings stories to life. Let’s make your project unforgettable!

  • Character Design
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Drawing
  • Illustration
  • Book Illustration
  • Children's Book Illustration
  • 2D Illustration
  • 2D Drawing
  • Book Cover
  • Animal Illustration
  • Digital Illustration
  • Pet Portrait
  • Digital Art
  • Cartoon Art
  • Cartoon Character
Toktam C.

Berlin, Germany

$20/hr
5.0
3 jobs

✨ I help children’s book authors turn their stories into expressive, consistent, and print-ready illustrations that young readers instantly connect with. . 🎨 I’m Toktam, a children’s book illustrator and character designer with 4+ years of experience bringing stories to life through engaging, story-driven artwork. 📚 So far, I’ve illustrated 10 children’s books, supporting authors from early character concepts to final polished illustrations. 🖌️ My illustration style is playful, warm, and full of heart, and I adapt my visual approach to suit each story — from soft digital watercolor to other illustration styles that best match the book’s tone, age group, and message. 🌟 What I Can Help You With: 📖 Children’s book illustration (interior pages) 🧸 Character design & expression sheets 🎨 Book covers (front & back) 📐 Consistent illustration style across the entire book 🖨️ Print-ready files for publishing 💛 Why Authors Enjoy Working With Me: ✔️ Clear, friendly, and reliable communication ✔️ Hand-drawn artwork (no AI, no templates) ✔️ Strong focus on storytelling and emotional connection ✔️ Organized workflow and on-time delivery ✔️ Illustrations tailored to your story’s vision and audience . 🛠️ Tools I Use: 🖌️ Procreate 🎨 Adobe Photoshop . 🌱 I believe children’s illustrations should spark imagination, joy, and kindness. 📩 If you’re looking for an illustrator who truly cares about your story and characters, I’d love to collaborate with you ✨📚

  • Character Design
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Illustration
  • Children's Book Illustration
  • Animal Illustration
  • Book Illustration
  • Character Illustration
  • Procreate
  • Digital Illustration
  • Watercolor
Juan M.

Berlin, Germany

$35/hr
5.0
3 jobs

Visual artist and character designer and art director based in Berlin. Working in the animation industry for 10+ years fathering hundreds of characters and visual solutions for clients such as Nike, Cadbury, Creative Commons UK, Unilever, Nescafé and many more, now also focusing in artistic exploration with other media (wood, fabrics, large scale murals)

  • Character Design
  • Illustration
  • Digital Illustration
  • Mural
  • Visual Art
  • Art Direction
Matea A.

Berlin, Germany

$30/hr
5.0
67 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 - 3+ 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. :D

  • Character Design
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Drawing
  • Procreate
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Book
  • Digital Art
  • Children's Book Illustration
  • Print Design
  • Children's Literature
  • Ebook Formatting
  • Surface Design
  • Children's Pattern
Demet B.

Hamm, Germany

$15/hr
4.9
6 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 skills

  • Character Design
  • Illustration
  • Digital Art
  • Anime
  • Sketch
  • 2D Illustration
  • Fantasy
  • 2D Game Art
  • Game Art
  • Comic Art
  • Cartoon Art
  • Classic Style
  • Manga
  • Fashion Design
  • Fashion & Beauty

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