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  • $85 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (6 jobs)
    Mitchell Craft is a CG Artist and Creative Producer. He works in Houdini, Blender, Marvelous Designer, Unreal Engine, Unity, and C4d, but is flexible and is adaptable to the endlessly growing technology. He is a creative producer and co-owner of INCworks Studio, a 3D creative studio.
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    Adobe After Effects
    Stable Diffusion
    Motion Graphics
    Motion Design
    3D Animation
    Adobe Premiere Pro
    Midjourney AI
    Animation
    DALL-E
    Computer Animation
    Unreal Engine
    3D Modeling
    Maxon Cinema 4D
    Blender
  • $35 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (14 jobs)
    I am an illustrator based out of Brooklyn, New York whose background in fine arts brings a high level of detail to both traditional and digital mediums. My excitement for color, anatomy, and composition fuel my passion for portraiture, character design, and children's book illustrations. In my work, you will find themes exploring a wide range of human emotions, using the face and figure as vehicles for expression and storytelling.
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    Playful Tone
    Photo Editing
    Portrait Art
    Oil Painting
    Inkscape
    Illustration
    Children's Book Illustration
    Sketch
    Adobe Photoshop
  • $40 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (7 jobs)
    👋 Hi, I am a Product Designer who specializes in the creation of web and mobile UI / UX Designs. I have experience designing web and mobile apps from initial research and sketches to beautiful, high-fidelity prototypes. Having a background in teaching and visual design - - I understand people's needs on a deeper level and put myself directly in the shoes of the user. - I have excellent visual design knowledge with ideation and immediate execution. I am passionate about creating designs that solve a problem, have optimal usability, and have a terrific experience! 👉 My Skills • Web design (UX/UI) • Mobile design (UX/UI) • User flow creation • Wireframing • Creating clickable prototypes • UX strategy • Mindmap / User Journey Map creation • E-commerce design • Graphic creation • Style & color guideline creation; • Landing page design • Web application/SaaS product design • Dashboard design • Illustration • Storyboarding 🛠️ Tools • Figma • Sketch • Adobe XD • WordPress • Miro • Illustrator • Procreate Have any questions? Feel free to contact me! Looking forward to working together 😊
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    Playful Tone
    Cartoon Art
    Book Cover
    Digital Printing
    Digital Painting
    Greeting Cards & Invitations
    Illustration
    Colorful Style
    Adobe Illustrator
    Adobe Photoshop
    Sketch
    Procreate
  • $50 hourly

    • 4.9/5
    • (7 jobs)
    My name is Sean Baptist and I have been a free lance Illustrator and cartoonist for over 16 years with numerous publications spanning album art, poster designs, children's books, company logo designs, sports team logos, character design, and comic book illustrations. I studied Illustration at Northern Michigan University and have been an active freelance illustrator since my freshman year of college. I have numerous styles, techniques, and materials I can use in the approach of any given project, depending on what look we want for the final outcome. I work quickly and respond promptly. I have direct alerts set up on my phone which I have on me at all times.
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    Cartoon Art
    Acrylic Painting
    Oil Painting
    Comic Art
    Poster Design
    Logo Design
    Watercolor
    Adobe Photoshop
  • $70 hourly

    • 4.7/5
    • (146 jobs)
    30+ years experience specializing in kid's apparel, graphics and merchandise design for the commercial children's market from babies to tween, with expertise in branding and licensed merchandise design, including: * Fashion * Graphics * Stationery * Textiles * Accessories * Bags * Toys * Plush toys and dolls * Doom decor * Bedding * Book illustration * Packaging * Party Supplies * Trend prediction, shop reports and mood boards * Character development. * Presentations * Pitch Decks INDUSTRY CLIENTS British and now New York based, my International clients have included Target, The Children's Place, Walmart, Macys, Toys R Us, JC Penney, Claires, Sambro, Marks and Spencers, The Disney Store, You Tube Channels and Amazon sellers working with suppliers, start ups and directly with retail buyers.. LICENSED PROPERTIES AND BRAND DEVELOPMENT Expertise in licensed kid's merchandise design and presentation pitches, having worked with Disney, Nickelodeon, Mattel, Marvel, Hasbro, Sesame Street Sanrio etc and can help clients develop their own lines and brand identity through character creation, original artwork, logos and packaging design. (Please note I am a designer not a business or marketing strategist and am in not in the business of helping clients connect with new customers or licensors). WHY ME? Whether you are an established manufacturing company or a start-up on a learning curve, my experience of working directly with buyers and mass market retailers means I not only have a keen sense of what is appealing and commercial, but can help you avoid design decisions that would be costly or impractical to produce. If I see a way to add value your idea or can guide you away from costly mistakes I will offer solutions that still deliver your vision in the most efficient way. (I have 'rescued' many projects after clients wasted money on less experienced designers whose work was unusable). My reputation for being friendly, calm and communicative (and even fun!) to work with, puts clients at ease. They know they can come to me for a variety of changing design needs or even just use me as a consultant to brainstorm potential ideas with. If you feel you would benefit from experienced creative help that doesn't just produce top-notch sellable designs, but supports you with planning your line, I can help guide you through your brief. WANT TO SEE MORE EXAMPLES? I encourage you to take a look at more of my work and at kiddithinks.com. If you don't see the category in kid's design you are looking for, just ask! My portfolio is extensive! Don't forget to check out my glowing testimonials! Hit me up for a chat about what I can do to make your journey easier. Dawn
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    Brand Consulting
    Graphic Design
    Print Design
    Computer Graphics
    Clothing
    Fashion Design
    Product Design
    Consumer Goods
    Adobe Illustrator
    Logo Design
    Illustration
  • $65 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (4 jobs)
    Hey, I'm Ari! I'm a seasoned graphic designer with a passion for illustration and animation. I've been in the field for over 7 years, both as a member of an in-house design team and individually as a freelancer. Whatever project you're working on, whether it's branding for your new company, designing merch, or illustrations for your new children's book...I'm here to help!
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    Sketching
    Portrait Art
    Adobe Illustrator
    Specifications
    Digital Design
    Editorial Design
    Adobe Creative Suite
    Visual Communication
    Graphic Design
    Illustration
    Photo Retouching
    Cartoon Art
    Drawing
    Digital Illustration
  • $45 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (1 job)
    Hi, my name is Stephanie. Im a freelance illustrator, designer, and educator based in Brooklyn New York. I have a great love for story telling, fantasy, and bright bold colors which you can see reflected in my work. Im passionate about bringing ideas to life and creating new worlds on my own, with others, and potentially for you. Book Covers, Illustrations, Conceptual Designs and helping your imagination come to life is what im here for! Hope we can chat soon. - Expert In Adobe Suite - Expert in traditional media such as Colored Pencil, Watercolor and Pen and Ink -Typographist for five years - Great Communication skills -Expert in Educational narrative and visualization.
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    Typography
    Graphic Design
    Character Illustration
    Nature Illustration
    Illustration
    T-Shirt Design
    Book Design
    Brand Book Design
    Photo Editing
    Education Presentation
    Education
    Adobe Illustrator
    Adobe Photoshop
  • $35 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    I am a digital artist who specializes in fantasy character design and illustration. From childeren's books to Dungeons and Dragons characters, I love to bring magic to what/who ever I create! - I thrive in Procreate - I love feedback and teamwork!
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    Sketchbook Pro
    Procreate
    Digital Art
    2D Illustration
  • $70 hourly

    • 4.1/5
    • (5 jobs)
    Bendablerubber.com I am an award-winning Illustrator and director with extensive experience overseeing the production of all kinds of visuals for media, advertising, original content series, games, toys, and more. I am an adaptable, capable, and inspired content creator with a distinct and established visual identity. I lead and manage the creative team at all levels to achieve success by providing unified goals to deliver successful creative solutions. My work has been recognized by the London International Awards, AIGA, Webby Awards, Young & Rebicam, Promax, etc.
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    Motion Graphics
    Mural
    Hand-Drawn Style
    2D Animation
    Animal Illustration
    Animation for Kids
    Graphic Animation
    Graphic Design
    Adobe Premiere Pro
    Adobe Animate
    Adobe After Effects
    Character
    Animation
    Adobe Illustrator
  • $40 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    I am an Illustrator specializing in character driven illustrations to accompany branding, identity, digital and printed material. I have a formal background in Graphic Design and have worked for an award winning branding agency for 3 years before launching a freelance career. I have worked for clients such as Target, Warby Parker, Penguin Books, and Adobe. • I am comfortable with small and large scale projects • I am able to work efficiently with graphic designers, art directors, or non-industry professionals. • I am proficient at Adobe software and am able to deliver assets according to current professional standards. Selected Clients: Philadelphia Museum of Art Sweetgreen West Elm Marriott Hotels House of Vans Pabst Blue Ribbon Target Billabong Warby Parker Adobe Comcast David Byrne Penguin Books (UK) The Philadelphia Airport The Heads of State Philadelphia Mural Arts Program
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    Branding
    Typography
    Mural
    Adobe Photoshop
    Adobe Illustrator
    Character Illustration
    Illustration
  • $125 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    Hi, I’m a multidisciplinary artist, illustrator, and designer with over ten years of experience in graphic design, branding, and creative direction. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration from SCAD and an MFA in Fine Arts, I bring a unique blend of artistic vision and technical expertise to every project. I specialize in: - Graphic Design: Logos, branding, packaging, and marketing materials. (Versed in Adobe CS, and have working knowledge of Figma) - Illustration: Custom artwork for editorial, advertising, and storytelling purposes. (I work with an interdisciplinary approach that combines traditional media, such as ink, watercolor, or colored pencil in combination with digital art tools, such as Clip Studio, Sketch Up, and Adobe CS). - Creative Direction: Visual storytelling, concept development, and project management. (I am versed in project management software such as Asana, Slack, and similar software) - Artistic Practice: Fine arts projects that explore identity, culture, and the human experience. I have worked on art production for several artists with varying backgrounds and artistic practices. (I have an expansive skill set that includes drawing, painting, sculpting in ceramics and polymer clay, casting and mold-making, silicone prosthetics, and SFX makeup, sewing, and felting). I approach each project with curiosity, professionalism, and a keen eye for detail. My experience ranges from collaborating with global brands to crafting bespoke artworks that challenge perspectives and spark conversations. Whether you’re a startup, agency, or individual, I thrive on bringing creative ideas to life and delivering high-quality results tailored to your needs. Let’s create something exceptional together!
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    Fashion Illustration
    Graphic Design
    Sculpture
    Figma
    Adobe Creative Suite
    Art Tutoring
    Art Direction
    Character Illustration
    Storyboard
    Concept Development
    Art & Design
    Logo Design
    Branding
    Illustration
  • $33 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    Xiao Lyu is a New York City-based illustrator and designer. Growing up and living at the intersection of East Asian and North American cultures, he takes pride in his open-minded perspectives and cultural diversity which is a defining feature of his art, and it fuels his passion and curiosity to engage with dynamic interplay of different artistic disciplines and works with a broad spectrum of skills. His visual language balances abstract and interpretable surrealism, primarily in digital but also explores traditional mediums.
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    Art Tutoring
    Poster Design
    Animation
    Adobe Illustrator
    Adobe InDesign
    Photo Retouching
    Digital Illustration
    Adobe Photoshop
    Photo Editing
    Graphic Design
    Game Art
    Illustration
  • $20 hourly

    • 4.7/5
    • (1 job)
    Hi! My name is Veronika, I'm a Bachelor of arts with over 2 years of working experience. I've worked as a 2D artist in a web design company in Kyiv; additionally I've had more than 15 projects with clients by doing comics, portraits, illustrations, fine arts and murals. I'm looking to develop my network through Upwork by doing commissions and collaborating with writers, comic creators, and business owners. I'm skilled with Adobe Creative Suite (Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign), Power Point, and Trello. Now I'm studying HTML & CSS to improve my skills. I'm flexible with clients, and good with deadlines. I'm very excited and looking forward to hearing about your project! Sincerely, Veronika ☺
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    GIF
    Traditional Illustration
    Acrylic Painting
    Portrait Art
    Acrylics Illustration
    Illustration
    Oil & Acrylic Paint
    Folk
    Adobe Photoshop
    Graphic Design
    Adobe Illustrator
    2D Design
    Adobe InDesign
  • $35 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    You can view more of my work at adamgonzalezsmith dot com Adam Smith is a comic book artist, writer and illustrator from New Jersey. He received his BFA in Illustration from College for Creative Studies in Detroit, MI in 2023. His work shows a passion for traditional ink illustration, figurative drawing and visual storytelling. Adam’s love for story-telling stems from his obsession with books, movies and video games.
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    Adobe Creative Suite
    Traditional Illustration
    Digital Art
    Pen & Ink Illustration
    Sketch
    Lettering
    Inking
    Ink
    Cover Art Design
    Thumbnail
    Panel Layout
    Webcomic
    Comic Writing
    Comic Art
  • $55 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    I'm Karina, a digital artist and graphic designer with a strong background in creating client-facing flyers for post-presentation distribution. I excel in crafting presentations that truly resonate with my clients. Whether it's designing striking newsletters or corporate bios, I bring creativity and precision to every project. Skills: Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Lightroom, Canva, and InDesign. Nearly 10 years of administration experience. If you're interested in learning more, let's connect!
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    Calendar Management
    Data Entry
    Digital Art
    Portrait Art
    Canva
    Adobe Lightroom
    Adobe Illustrator
    Visual Communication
    Graphic Design
    Flyer Design
    Digital Design
    Microsoft PowerPoint
    Illustration
  • $50 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    Professional artist. 2D concept artist and illustrator. Animation. Portrait. Landscape. I can help. Knows Photoshop, Illustrator, and traditional visual art. Regular communication is important to me, so let’s keep in touch.
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    2D Landscape Drawing
    Realistic Portrait
    Portrait Painting
    Portrait Art
    Adobe Illustrator
    Digital Art
    2D Design
    Anatomy
    Paint
    Drawing
    Game Art
    Illustration
    Adobe Photoshop
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