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Jesutofunmi A.

Ijebu Ode, Nigeria

$10/hr
4.8
13 jobs

Pɪᴄᴛᴜʀᴇ ᴛʜɪꜱ: A ᴄᴀʀᴅ ɢᴀᴍᴇ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴀʀᴛᴡᴏʀᴋ ᴛʜᴀᴛ ɪᴍᴍᴇᴅɪᴀᴛᴇʟʏ ᴅʀᴀᴡꜱ ᴘʟᴀʏᴇʀꜱ ɪɴ, ʟᴀʏᴏᴜᴛꜱ ᴛʜᴀᴛ ᴀʀᴇ ᴄʟᴇᴀʀ ᴀᴛ ᴀ ɢʟᴀɴᴄᴇ, ᴀɴᴅ ᴀ ᴅᴇᴄᴋ ᴛʜᴀᴛ ꜰᴇᴇʟꜱ ᴘʀᴏꜰᴇꜱꜱɪᴏɴᴀʟ ꜰʀᴏᴍ ᴛʜᴇ ꜰɪʀꜱᴛ ꜱʜᴜꜰꜰʟᴇ. Wʜᴇᴛʜᴇʀ ɪᴛ’ꜱ TCGꜱ, ʙᴏᴀʀᴅ ɢᴀᴍᴇꜱ, ᴘᴀʀᴛʏ ɢᴀᴍᴇꜱ, ꜰʟᴀꜱʜᴄᴀʀᴅꜱ, ᴏʀ ᴄᴜꜱᴛᴏᴍ ᴄᴀʀᴅ ᴅᴇᴄᴋꜱ, ᴇᴀᴄʜ ᴄᴀʀᴅ ɪꜱ ᴅᴇꜱɪɢɴᴇᴅ ᴡɪᴛʜ ꜱᴛʀᴏɴɢ ᴠɪꜱᴜᴀʟ ʜɪᴇʀᴀʀᴄʜʏ, ᴄʟᴇᴀʀ ʀᴜʟᴇꜱ ᴄᴏᴍᴍᴜɴɪᴄᴀᴛɪᴏɴ, ᴀɴᴅ ᴀ ᴄᴏɴꜱɪꜱᴛᴇɴᴛ ꜱʏꜱᴛᴇᴍ ᴛʜᴀᴛ ᴡᴏʀᴋꜱ ᴀᴄʀᴏꜱꜱ ᴛʜᴇ ᴡʜᴏʟᴇ ᴅᴇᴄᴋ. Iꜰ ʏᴏᴜ’ʀᴇ ᴅᴇᴠᴇʟᴏᴘɪɴɢ ᴀ ᴛʀᴀᴅɪɴɢ ᴄᴀʀᴅ ɢᴀᴍᴇ, ᴀ ʙᴏᴀʀᴅ ɢᴀᴍᴇ, ᴏʀ ᴀ ᴄᴜꜱᴛᴏᴍ ᴄᴀʀᴅ ᴅᴇᴄᴋ ᴀɴᴅ ᴡᴀɴᴛ ᴘʀᴏꜰᴇꜱꜱɪᴏɴᴀʟ, ɢᴀᴍᴇ ʀᴇᴀᴅʏ ᴅᴇꜱɪɢɴ, ʟᴇᴛ’ꜱ ᴛᴀʟᴋ. Cʟɪᴄᴋ “Iɴᴠɪᴛᴇ ᴛᴏ Jᴏʙ” ᴏʀ “Mᴇꜱꜱᴀɢᴇ” ᴛᴏ ɢᴇᴛ ꜱᴛᴀʀᴛᴇᴅ. I specialize in card game design and custom card decks, working with game creators, publishers, and indie developers to turn ideas into playable, print ready products. Whether it’s a trading card game, a board game card system, or a party card deck, my focus is always on clarity, balance, and visual appeal. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Beautifully done! The card design was creative, elegant, and exactly what I envisioned. Quick delivery and great communication throughout. I’m thrilled with the result, thank you! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Me choosing to work with Jesutofunmi is one of the best decision I ever made on this platform. He delivered exactly what I asked for and the quality exceeded my expectations. Will definitely be back for more. Wʜᴀᴛ I ᴅᴇꜱɪɢɴ Trading Card Games (TCG / CCG) Creature, spell, item, energy, and resource cards Consistent card frames and layout systems Readable typography and clear visual hierarchy Bᴏᴀʀᴅ Gᴀᴍᴇ Cᴀʀᴅꜱ Event, quest, role, item, and action cards Card systems designed to support gameplay, not distract from it Icons and components that are easy to understand at the table Pᴀʀᴛʏ & Cᴜꜱᴛᴏᴍ Cᴀʀᴅ Dᴇᴄᴋꜱ UNO style decks, trivia games, drinking games, adult humor decks Educational flashcards for kids, schools, and training programs Custom playing card decks for poker, rummy, casino, and collectible themes Cᴀʀᴅ Gᴀᴍᴇ Rᴜʟᴇʙᴏᴏᴋꜱ Clear rules for TCGs, party games, flashcards, and custom decks Turn structure, phases, win conditions, and setup explained step by step Examples and diagrams that reduce confusion for first time players Hᴏᴡ I ᴡᴏʀᴋ I don’t just design artwork. I design systems. Card layouts built for real gameplay Print ready files with proper bleed, trim, and sizing Designs that scale across full decks without losing consistency Clear communication and structured revision rounds The goal is a deck that looks good, plays smoothly, and is ready for production. Wʜʏ ᴄʟɪᴇɴᴛꜱ ʜɪʀᴇ ᴍᴇ Deep understanding of card readability and gameplay flow Experience designing full decks, not just single cards Attention to manufacturing and print requirements Reliable delivery and straightforward collaboration Iꜰ ʏᴏᴜ’ʀᴇ ᴅᴇᴠᴇʟᴏᴘɪɴɢ ᴀ ᴛʀᴀᴅɪɴɢ ᴄᴀʀᴅ ɢᴀᴍᴇ, ᴀ ʙᴏᴀʀᴅ ɢᴀᴍᴇ, ᴏʀ ᴀ ᴄᴜꜱᴛᴏᴍ ᴄᴀʀᴅ ᴅᴇᴄᴋ ᴀɴᴅ ᴡᴀɴᴛ ᴘʀᴏꜰᴇꜱꜱɪᴏɴᴀʟ, ɢᴀᴍᴇ ʀᴇᴀᴅʏ ᴅᴇꜱɪɢɴ, ʟᴇᴛ’ꜱ ᴛᴀʟᴋ. Cʟɪᴄᴋ “Iɴᴠɪᴛᴇ ᴛᴏ Jᴏʙ” ᴏʀ “Mᴇꜱꜱᴀɢᴇ” ᴛᴏ ɢᴇᴛ ꜱᴛᴀʀᴛᴇᴅ. KEYWORDS: Card Game Design | Board Game Design | Trading Card Game Design | Custom Card Deck Design | Card Game Designer | Board & Card Game Designer | Card Deck Design | Playing Card Design | Custom Playing Cards | TCG Card Design | CCG Card Design | Tabletop Card Game | Card Game Artwork | Card Game Illustration | Card Game Layout | Card Game Template | Card Game Mechanics | Card Game Prototyping | Card Game Development | Card Game Branding | Card Game Visual Design | Card Game Graphic Design | Card Game Production | Card Game Printing Prep | Card Game Packaging Design | Card Box Design | Card Back Design | Card Front Design | Card Typography | Card Icon Design | Card Game Rules Design | Card Game Rulebook | Card Game Playtesting | Card Game Expansion Design | Fantasy Card Game Design | Strategy Card Game Design | Party Card Game Design | Educational Card Game Design | Kids Card Game Design | Adult Card Game Design | Drinking Card Game Design | Family Card Game Design | Trivia Card Game Design | Memory Card Game Design | Flash Card Design | Collectible Card Game Design | TCG Layout Design | Card Game Artist | Card Game Illustrator | Card Game Concept Design | Card Game Art Direction | Card Game Mockups | Card Game Prototypes | Kickstarter Card Game Design | Indie Card Game Design | Tabletop Game Design | Print Ready Card Design | Card Game CMYK Setup | Card Game Bleed & Trim | Card Game Die Lines | Card Game Manufacturing Files | Card Game Accessibility Design | Card Game Color System | Card Game Style Guide | Card Game Brand Identity | Card Game Marketing Art | Promo Card Design | Card Game Sell Sheet | Card Game Pitch Deck | Card Game Box Mockup | Card Game Insert Design | Card Game Token Design | Expansion Pack Design | Card Game Lore Design | Card Game Storytelling | Card Game Worldbuilding | Card Game Character Design | Card Game Creature Design | Card Game Power Cards | Card Game Item Cards | Card Game Balance Design | Card Game Turn System | Card Game Win Conditions | Competitive Card Game Design | Casual Card Game Design | Card Game Mobile Adaptation | Digital Card Game Port

  • Game Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Card Game
  • Illustration
  • 2D Illustration
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Memory Card
  • 2D Game Art
  • Board Game
  • Layout Design
  • Canva
  • Concept Design
  • Instruction Manual
  • Branding
Oriola O.

Ondo, Nigeria

$10/hr
4.8
28 jobs

I help indie creators bring their stories to life through character design, book cover illustration, and comic art. Whether you're developing a game, publishing a novel, launching a graphic novel, or building an original IP, I create artwork that captures attention and strengthens your visual identity. My expertise includes: • Character Design & Original Characters (OCs) • Fantasy, Horror & Dark Art Illustration • Comic & Sequential Art • Book Cover Illustration • Game Assets, Sprites & Props • Creature & World Design I work in a range of styles, including fantasy, anime-inspired art, dark fantasy, stylized illustration, and stained-glass-inspired artwork, adapting each project to fit its audience and creative goals. From initial concepts and sketches to polished final artwork, I focus on clear communication, reliable delivery, and visuals that help creators stand out in competitive markets. If you're looking for a dedicated artist who can transform ideas into memorable characters, compelling covers, and engaging visual stories, I'd be excited to discuss your project.

  • Character Design
  • Book Cover Design
  • Comic Art
  • Concept Artistry
  • Fantasy
  • Game Art
  • Digital Illustration
  • Freehand Digital Illustration
Precious O.

Warri, Nigeria

$10/hr
5.0
11 jobs

I am a passionate Game Level Designer and 3D Environment Artist with strong experience creating immersive, optimized, and gameplay-focused environments for games and interactive experiences. I specialize in designing engaging game levels, modular environments, and realistic assets using industry-standard tools such as Blender, Autodesk Maya, Unreal Engine, Unity, Substance Painter, and Marmoset Toolbag. I focus on building visually compelling and performance-optimized levels that improve player experience, exploration, and storytelling. From blockout to final polish, I can help transform concepts into playable environments suitable for PC, mobile, and console games. What I Can Do Game Level Design Environment Design & World Building Modular Asset Creation Landscape & Terrain Design Lighting and Atmosphere Setup Level Optimization Asset Texturing & Baking Props and Environmental Modeling Unreal Engine Blueprints Unity Scene Assembly Realistic & Stylized Environments FPS, Adventure, Horror, and Open World Levels Software & Tools Blender Maya Unreal Engine Unity Substance Painter Marmoset Toolbag Photoshop Why Work With Me? Strong artistic and technical workflow Attention to gameplay flow and player immersion Clean topology and optimized assets Good communication and reliability Fast delivery with quality results I am committed to delivering professional-quality environments and level designs that match your vision and improve the overall gaming experience. Let’s work together to bring your game world to life.

  • Game Design
  • Game Development
  • Level Design
  • Environmental Design
  • Game Mechanics
  • Game Prototype
  • User Experience Design
Victor O.

Abuja, Nigeria

$30/hr
4.9
31 jobs

Hi, I’m Olowoniyan Victor Jesulayomi, a professional 3D Artist with over five years of experience delivering high-quality 3D characters and environments to clients worldwide. I specialize in translating conceptual art into detailed, lifelike 3D models while staying true to the original vision, ensuring every project comes to life exactly as intended. I bring full-spectrum 3D expertise, covering everything from sculpting and modeling to texturing, animation preparation, and integration into game engines. My skill set includes: 3D Modeling & Sculpting: Creating high-quality characters and detailed assets with proper model orientation and topology for games and animation. Environment Design: Crafting immersive, visually compelling 3D worlds. Software Mastery: Blender, SoftTransparency, Marvelous Designer, Pro3D, Photoshop, 3ds Max, Maya Game Engine Integration: Unity, Unreal Engine, Godot Texturing & Materials: Creating realistic and stylized textures for both characters and environments I pride myself on delivering value-driven results to my clients by: Understanding and translating complex ideas into stunning 3D visuals Adapting quickly to changes and feedback during production Ensuring optimized, production-ready models that integrate seamlessly into projects Meeting deadlines without compromising on quality Whether you need a highly detailed character, a stylized 3D environment, or game-ready assets, I provide professional 3D art that elevates your project and brings your vision to life. Let’s collaborate to turn your concepts into extraordinary 3D experiences.

  • Animation
  • Character Design
  • 3D Design
  • 3D Modeling
  • Game Art
  • Character Animation
  • Substance Painter
  • Arts & Culture
  • 3D Game Art
  • Blender
  • 3Design
  • 3D Clothing Design
  • MarvelousDesigner
  • CLO 3D
  • Adobe Substance 3D
Joshua O.

Ikeja, Nigeria

$10/hr
5.0
4 jobs

I turn complex ideas into scalable, investor-ready web applications in weeks, not months. As a Bubble expert and Full-Stack No-Code Architect, I combine senior-level engineering logic with pixel-perfect UI/UX design to build high-performance SaaS platforms, multi-vendor marketplaces, and AI-powered dashboards that actually scale. Traditional development is slow and expensive. I help founders, startups, and businesses launch faster by architecting clean, maintainable systems using Bubble, API orchestration, and AI integration without the technical debt. Whether you need a complex marketplace with Stripe Connect, an internal tool with custom workflows, or an AI agent leveraging ChatGPT or Claude, I deliver production-grade software that investors and users love. Why work with me I don't just drag and drop. I architect systems. I ensure your database is normalized, your workflows are optimized for speed, and your API integrations like Stripe and OpenAI are bulletproof. What I Deliver in Bubble Full-Stack SaaS Development with complex logic and multi-tenant structures Scalable Database Architecture for fast performance as you grow Advanced API Orchestration connecting Bubble to OpenAI, Stripe Connect, Google Cloud, and custom webhooks Marketplace and Payment Systems using Stripe Connect for split payments, subscriptions, and escrow Pixel-Perfect Responsive UI that looks like custom-coded software Workflow Optimization to reduce load speeds and workload unit consumption AI and LLM Integration with ChatGPT, Anthropic Claude, or custom AI agents Security and Privacy Rules to protect sensitive user data Responsive Design across all devices Existing App Improvement for enhanced performance My Technical Bubble Stack Logic: Custom States, Reusable Elements, Conditional Expressions, Recursive Workflows Integrations: API Connector, Backend Workflows, Zapier, Make, Postmark Data: Complex Data Types, Option Sets, External SQL Database connections Mobile: Responsive Engine Flexbox, PWA setups, BDK Wrapper for Native Mobile Project Highlights FarmDirect Marketplace: Multi-vendor marketplace with Stripe Connect split-payment logic and real-time farmer notifications AI-SaaS Dashboard: High-speed analytics platform using OpenAI for automated business reports Esports Tournament Platform: Role-based access for players, scouts, and admins with automated PayPal and Stripe payouts Academic Hub: Centralized university portal with custom AI assistant for student research Why Founders Choose Me Product Strategist Mindset: I build what your business needs to grow Design-First Approach: Your Bubble app will never look like a template Speed and Transparency: You see progress every 48 hours Zero Technical Debt: Clean logic for easy future management Ready to Launch Your MVP Stop waiting for a traditional dev team to give you a six-month quote. Let's build your vision with Bubble, JavaScript, React, WordPress, PHP, AI Agent Development, AI Code Generator, Claude, OpenAI Codex, Vibe, HTML5, CSS, Web Development, Artificial Intelligence, AI Implementation, AI App Development, Web Application, Website Redesign, Website Builder, Web Design, Graphic Design, iOS, iOS Development, Mobile App, Android, Wix, HTML, Landing Page, API, API Integration, Node, Python, Generative AI, Machine Learning, OpenAI API, Automation, Retrieval Augmented Generation, LLM Prompt Engineering, Conversational AI, LangChain, AI Development, AI Model Development, AI Chatbot, Next, n8n, FastAPI, Prompt Engineering, Mockup, Website, Claude Code, ChatGPT Codex, Cursor, Tailwind CSS, AI Bot, NGINX, Amazon Web Services, PostgreSQL, TypeScript, Django, Database Architecture, SaaS, Full-Stack Development, AI Model Integration, Desktop Application, Payment Gateway Integration, Software Debugging, Database Development, Chatbot, RESTful API, React Native, Mobile App Development, Java, React Bootstrap, Railway, Firebase, Chatbot Development, Flutter, Expo, App Design, Webflow, Airtable, Typeform, Stripe, AI Generated Code, Software Architecture Design, Real time chat, Video streaming, Social media app development, OAuth, JavaScript frontend, Environment variables, Secrets, Deployment logs, Replit, Android App Development, iPad App Development, Supabase, AI Consulting, Marketing Automation, Front-End Development, Back-End Development, Data Visualization, User Authentication, Payment Integration Framework, Payment Functionality, AI Website Builder, No-Code Development, SaaS Development, MVP Development, Dashboard Development, Prototyping, Figma, AI Builder, Information Security, Configuration Management, Cybersecurity Management, Application Security, Database Security, Encryption, Business with 1 to 9 Employees, Make Build Script, Lovable, Bolt new, Cursor AI, Web Application Development, Database Design, UX UI, Database Design Consultation, Laravel, No-Code, Low-Code Development, Responsive Design, App Marketplace, Native App Development, MERN Stack,

  • Bubble.io
  • FlutterFlow
  • Website Redesign
  • AI Agent Development
  • Full-Stack Development
  • React
  • React Native
  • JavaScript
  • Next.js
  • Replit
  • TypeScript
  • SaaS Development
  • OpenAI API
  • Python
  • NestJS
  • Back-End Development
  • Stripe
  • Web Application Development
  • No-Code Website
  • No-Code Landing Page
Lotachukwu A.

Abuja, Nigeria

$10/hr
4.7
8 jobs

📣 Specializing in UI/UX Design and Game UI Design to create engaging and intuitive experiences. 📣 Psychology-backed strategies that enhance user interaction and satisfaction. I design user experiences that are not only visually appealing but also easy to navigate and highly functional. Delivering meaningful digital experiences for some of the most ambitious companies in gaming, technology, and the professional sector. Driven by a relentless ambition to create inspiring work, push boundaries, and deliver beyond expectations. ✔️ Trusted Designer for innovative brands and games. ✔️ Adaptive UI/UX Design strategies tailored to user needs. ✔️ Top-tier communication and collaboration. ✔️ Designs that enhance user engagement and satisfaction. Simple is Powerful - I specialize in the power of simplicity, cutting through the noise to create user interfaces that stand out in the crowded digital landscape - Modern, contemporary, minimal. 🏆 A glimpse into a recent client review - describing the quality of output and value that you can expect from working with me: "Lotachukwu was a pleasure to work with on this project. I needed an upgraded, higher quality and more realistic scene for my VR app and he was able to deliver it quickly and with the changes that I requested each time he sent me a new iteration" Need help creating a seamless user experience or an engaging game interface? Send me a message.

  • Prototyping
  • Figma
  • Heuristic Evaluation
  • Mobile UI Design
  • Landing Page
  • Mockup
  • UI/UX Prototyping
  • Adaptive Web Design
  • Adobe XD
  • UX Research
  • Mobile App Design
  • User Experience Design
  • Interactive Design
  • Interactive Prototype
  • Logo Design

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