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Julia P.

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

$25/hr
5.0
82 jobs
Hi there! My name is Julia and I have been a graphic designer and illustrator for the past 10 years. I just love the work I do and believe that good design can change the world! I'm always readily available to help out for any design or illustration needs. I specialize in helping brands find their identity and their unique voice in their industry. I also specialize in digital illustration; be it vector, painting, icons, mascots, anything really! I am fully qualified from the East London Management Institute in graphic design with a distinction pass, I also have work experience in design studios and print studios. Contact me if you'd like to know more, or if you'd like to discuss any design or illustration work!
  • Digital Illustration
  • Logo Design
  • Stationery Design
  • T-Shirt Design
  • Children's Book Illustration
  • Layout Design
  • Illustration
  • Graphic Design
  • Drawing
  • Album Cover Design
  • 2D Design
  • Digital Painting
  • Caricature
  • Cartoon Art
Karen P.

Centurion, South Africa

$40/hr
5.0
59 jobs
Thank you Karen Peppler for a gazillion versions of logos I would NEVER have dreamed of! Your talent and imagination is quite something! *** Karen did an amazing job at interpreting the brief and delivering an amazing result. We appreciated her input and creativity in the process. *** "OMG these are beautiful and just what I wanted, thank you a million. I LOVE them." *** "Karen never ceases to amaze me with her talent! She can take the concept in my mind and design a beautifully-branded document that looks even better in reality than it did when I dreamed it up. I can't recommend her enough! She is amazing!" *** "Karen is a gem!! Her work is meticulous and perfect. She is always available when I need her and she gets the job done quickly, without sacrificing quality of work. She is easy to communicate with, friendly, and the quality of work produced is nothing short of amazing. I highly recommend Karen for your graphic design needs. I would not consider going to anyone else! She is my first choice always!!" *** "Karen is a true professional. She is friendly and skilled. Highly recommend." *** "Did several extra edits - really great to work with! Don’t hesitate to hire!" *** Amazing work and have used Karen again! *** Since I can remember I wanted to work in the design field. I love creating things and coming up with innovative ideas to seemingly unsolvable problems. I have been working in the field of design for 25 years or so and freelancing for the last eight years. My idea of a successful freelance job is one where everyone is happy with the work done and amount paid. I value integrity and honesty and therefore am fulfilled when, at the end of a project, everyone is satisfied.
  • Digital Illustration
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Logo Design
  • Informational Infographic
  • Print Design
  • Digital Media
  • Computer Graphics
  • Desktop Publishing
  • WordPress
  • Corporate Branding
  • Marketing
  • Writing
  • Book Cover
  • Page Layout Design
Réne C.

Cape Town, South Africa

$18/hr
5.0
21 jobs
Are you looking for that original poem that expresses your ideas on paper? You can't find the words to express yourself or capture that moment. I am a published Author and Illustrator of a children's rhyming book amazon.com/author/rene.curtis. Do you need someone with great Photoshop skills to do a book cover or layout? With many years of graphic design experience and writing poetry, I pride myself on my original lines of rhyme. My creativity and high work standard and the ability to collaborate and work with clients, to make their ideas visual. I'm flexible with an eye for detail. I can design both practical, engaging eBook covers as well as their interior design. I've worked on Data entry projects, transcription projects as well as courseware design. My other passions are drawing and I have tertiary experience in photography.
  • Digital Illustration
  • General Transcription
  • Data Entry
  • Graphic Design
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Poetry
  • Book Cover
Cameron C.

Alberton, South Africa

$30/hr
5.0
21 jobs
Hi there! 👋 I'm Cameron (or Cammy for short)—a passionate illustrator and concept artist based in South Africa. I specialize in clean, quirky, colourful illustrations for children, and I love bringing whimsical characters and imaginative worlds to life! Whether you're looking for character designs, stand-alone illustrations, or full children's book artwork, I'm excited to help you create something truly special. Here’s what I bring to the table: 🎨 Skilled in both digital and traditional illustration 📖A clear understanding of Children's book layout design and the publishing process. 🦆Proficient in creating colouring, sticker and activity pages 🖥️ Proficient in Clip Studio Paint, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Krita, and Procreate ✨ Familiar with tools like Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, PyxelEdit, and Blender 🖍️ Skilled in creating concept art for animation (Character design, environment design, storyboarding and colour keys) 🔧 Basic knowledge of the 3D Animation pipeline and experience in modelling and texturing. 🙌 Friendly, teachable, communicative, positive, and always eager to improve. I create with heart, purpose, and a strong work ethic—and I aim to make the process smooth, fun, and collaborative for every client. I always dedicate my work to God and give Him credit in all I do, so I can guarantee that each piece will be nothing short of my absolute best. Education: 🎓 Bachelor’s Degree in Film Arts (Animation focus) 🎓 BA Honours in Visual Communication (Concept Art focus) Let’s work together to bring your vision to life!
  • Digital Illustration
  • Character Design
  • Storyboarding
  • Traditional Illustration
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • 2D Illustration
  • Book Layout
  • Children's Book Illustration
  • Concept Artistry
  • Character Illustration
  • Clip Studio Paint
Brandon H.

Johannesburg, South Africa

$8/hr
5.0
12 jobs
I am a freelance designer and illustrator from South Africa. I mainly work with Adobe Photoshop, but I sometimes use Adobe Illustrator if I need to do vector work. I mostly enjoy doing digital paintings, especially in recent months.
  • Digital Illustration
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Graphic Design
  • Digital Art
  • Digital Painting
  • Illustration
Robyn F.

Cape Town, South Africa

$35/hr
5.0
10 jobs
Heya, I’m Robyn! I’m a freelancer bringing weird and wonderful ideas to life through retro-styled illustration, graphic design, and game art with a vibrant twist inspired by alternative cartoons. From my early days crafting majestic stick figures and wild scribbles, I’ve been on an ever-evolving artistic adventure. This journey has transformed me into a grown-up (technically) and a dedicated freelancer who still believes in the magic of creativity. I’m all about making collaboration enjoyable and hassle-free. Dependable and professional but never dull, I genuinely love what I do. If you’re into bringing some funky, nostalgic flair to your projects and think we’d make a great team, let’s connect and start creating something awesome together!
  • Digital Illustration
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Poster Design
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Graphic Design
  • Vector Graphic
  • 2D Illustration
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Vector Tracing
  • Digital Art
  • Illustration
  • Retro & Vintage Style
  • Isometric Style
  • Rendering
  • Product Design

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