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  3. Illustrators
  4. United States
  5. (Current) San Francisco, CA, CA
  • $55 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (5 jobs)
    I am a highly creative, conscientious and driven Print Designer with a confident handwriting in floral and conversational prints. A keen eye for design, colour and detail has allowed me to produce prints for both Fashion and Homewares. With over 5 years of professional experience, I have a diverse portfolio ranging from luxury fashion to high street homewares. Please view my website here: francescaholmes.portfoliobox.net
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    Drawing
    Painting
    Print Design
    Textile Design
  • $81 hourly

    • 4.9/5
    • (25 jobs)
    I have Worked in the Gaming Industry as an artist since 2008. But I'm not limited to it. I am deadline oriented professional, and reliable. I have managed large teams of artist to into a singular cohesive artistic voice. And have been the only artist in the room. Responsible for concept, in game assets, UI Flow and design, and Icons. I have a deep understanding of a multitude of styles and tones to suit what ever the project requires. As a concept artist I am comfortable with character design, creature design, props, weapons, environments, and whatever you can write up in a short description.
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    Cartoon Art
    Digital Painting
    Drawing
    Graphic Design
    Character Design
    Logo Design
    Concept Artistry
    Adobe Illustrator
    Adobe Photoshop
  • $40 hourly

    • 4.5/5
    • (41 jobs)
    Hello! I'm Yuliia, an Illustrator and Graphic Designer. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite with a focus on Illustration and motion design tools: Adobe Illustrator, After Effects, Adobe Animate alongside industry standard 3rd party plugins, and Figma. I provide Illustrations, Graphic design, Social Media motion design, Presentation videos, Animated GIFs. I love to tell stories through illustration and motion design language and can drive projects independently from start to finish.
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    Storyboard
    Sketching
    2D Animation
    Motion Design
    Character Animation
    Procreate
    Adobe Animate
    Icon Design
    Adobe After Effects
    Motion Graphics
    Lettering
    Adobe Illustrator
  • $75 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (49 jobs)
    I'm a professional with about ten years of experience working in a range of fields including concept art and illustration for games as well as motion graphics and 3D animation. My services primarily include: - Concept Design for Games, TV, and Film - Motion Graphic Animation - 3D Graphic Design The main software packages I'm proficient with include: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, Autodesk Maya, Maxon Cinema 4D, Octane Render, and X-Particles.
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    Concept Design
    Digital Painting
    3D Rendering
    Motion Graphics
    3D Modeling
    Adobe After Effects
    3D Animation
    Adobe Photoshop
    Maxon Cinema 4D
  • $40 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (1 job)
    Hi there! I'm a passionate fashion designer and pattern maker with a background in working with amazing brands like Macy's and American Rag in New York. I specialize in both men's and women's fashion, bringing a blend of creativity and precision to every project I take on. I’ve recently joined Upwork, and I’m genuinely excited about the opportunity to collaborate with new clients. My goal is to bring my experience and skills to help you create designs that are not only trendy and unique but also practical and well-crafted. I believe in the power of collaboration and am always open to feedback and new ideas. Whether you're looking to develop a full collection, need expert pattern making, or just want to bounce some ideas around, I'm here to help. Let's work together to bring your fashion ideas to life in the best possible way! I look forward to connecting and creating something wonderful with you!
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    Mass Market Fashion Design
    Fashion Illustration
    Fashion & Apparel
    Tech Pack
    Technical Design
    Fashion Design
    Adobe Photoshop
    Adobe Illustrator
  • $75 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (75 jobs)
    Hi! My name is Davin Ergun and I am a Professional Storyboard Artist. I have a Bachelor's degree in Animation & Visual Effects focusing in Storyboarding from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, where I live and grew up. I have created storyboards for clients such as the San Francisco Junior Giants Children's Animation Program, Adobe Premiere Clip App, Blue Shield of California, and many more!
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    Line Drawing
    Storytelling
    Toon Boom Storyboard Pro
    Drawing
    Storyboarding
    Adobe Photoshop
    Adobe Illustrator
  • $100 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (2 jobs)
    Experienced designer with a demonstrated history of working in the internet industry. Skilled in User Experience (UX), Logo Design, Branding & Identity, Advertising, and User Interface Design. Strong arts and design professional with a Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA focused in Graphic Design from Purchase College, SUNY.
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    Social Media Website
    Creative Direction
    Marketing
    Digital Design
    Branding
    Business Card
    Web Design
    Logo Design
    Print Design
  • $33 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (11 jobs)
    🎨 Creative Brand Designer & Visual Storyteller With over 5 years of experience working with global brands like Johnson & Johnson, agencies, and in-house teams, I bring a proven track record of crafting brand identities and logos that stand out and connect emotionally. I specialize in combining creativity and strategy to develop visuals that authentically tell your brand’s story and drive results. ✨ Services I Offer: • 🌟 Brand Identity Design: Logos, style guides, stationery, and cohesive brand assets. • 🎨 Illustration: Advertisement illustrations, branded assets, 3D elements, and product visuals. • 📱 Digital Design: Social media graphics, stickers, stamps, mockups, and marketing collateral. • 📖 Storytelling: Visual storytelling for branding, including compelling narratives and creative designs. My key difference? I create designs that don’t just look good—they resonate deeply with your audience and deliver tangible impact. Let’s collaborate to bring your vision to life! 🚀
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    Motion Graphics
    UX Research
    Social Media Advertising
    User Interface Design
    Video Design
    Branding & Marketing
    3D Design
    Photo Editing
    Animation
    Logo Design
    Graphic Design
    Photography
    Digital Design
    Print Design
  • $120 hourly

    • 4.9/5
    • (6 jobs)
    I’m based in SF. I live and work in the city. My primary work is Product Development as a graphic jean designer. My professional industry is fashion, though, my hobby is photography. I've been doing leisure photography for 5 years and now I want to advance that into freelance opportunities. My specific niche is Product Photography having years of work in design. I'm able to develop pictures for eCommerce or product marketing. I’m advanced in Photoshop and Lightroom. I'm here to provide any photo editing, marketing, redevelopment, retouching, or restoration needed. To see more of my portfolio, check out my own eCommerce (I use as my portfolio), and social media links. Thank you. I create fashion, my admiration is culture, and my inspiration is art. Where does it all come from? It comes from traveling! My life is my Lookbook. I've been too many places and would say I developed an eye for seeing beauty anywhere I go. Culture validates our individuality, but art brings us together.
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    Image Editing
    Product Listings
    Fashion Retouch
    Fashion Design
    Graphic Design
    CLO 3D
    Photo Color Correction
    Photo Editing
    Product Photography
    Pattern Drafting
    Photo Retouching
    Fashion & Beauty
    Sewing
    Adobe Photoshop
  • $80 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (2 jobs)
    I’m an Illustrator and Letterer living and working in San Francisco with 6 years of experience. My work is influenced by my love of curiosities, folklore, nature and aims to inspire wonder and discovery of magic in the everyday. I am motivated by a mix of vibrant color combinations, shaping compositions, and finding new ways to incorporate soft textures in my work. Through illustration, I provide unique solutions that simplify complex messages for kids and create memorable, emotional connections. I love collaborating with art directors and authors on their vision and creating something bigger than what we could create on our own. I am professional, communicative and respect time and deadlines. Don't hesitate to reach out to chat about your project!
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    Animal Illustration
    Adobe Illustrator
    Children's Book Illustration
    Book Cover Design
    Lettering
    Book Design
    Procreate
    Editorial Illustration
    Typography
    Character Illustration
    Adobe InDesign
  • $40 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (6 jobs)
    Hi there! I am an artist with expertise in oil, acrylic, and watercolor painting. I also have experience in fashion and apparel. I am happy to connect with any and all inquiries!
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    Drawing
    Research Paper Writing
    Research Papers
    Research Methods
    Graphic Design
  • $35 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (7 jobs)
    Hi! I'm a visual artist passionate about creating beautiful and engaging art for games, animation, and books. I've been working in the industry for over 7 years, and I've had the opportunity to work on various projects. What I can do: - Character Design - Background Design - Game art - Concept art - Illustrations - UI/UX design for games I am always looking for new and exciting challenges and am eager to collaborate with talented people. Let's chat and create something meaningful and beautiful!
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    Art Direction
    2D Animation
    NFT Art
    2D Art
    Game UI/UX Design
    Visual Design
    Cartoon Character
    Character
    Visual Art
    Adobe Photoshop
    2D Game Art
    Game Art
    Concept Artistry
    Character Design
  • $35 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (3 jobs)
    Howdy! I am an artist with over 10 years of experience and a passion for creativity, storytelling, and leadership. Over the years I've had the pleasure of diving deep into art direction, illustration, concept art, character design, background design, avatar design, creature design, ui, graphic design, 3D modeling, animation, and more. This has led me to have a wide set of skills and expertise to allow me to direct various teams as well as be the voice to help bridge the gap between artists, designers, developers, and other stakeholders. I am a passionate artist who loves collaborating with other passionate individuals.
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    2D Game Art
    Vector Art
    Sketching
    Concept Artistry
    Game Background & Environment
    Character Design
    Game Art
  • $100 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (2 jobs)
    Experienced Brand & Marketing Designer - I care about high quality, thoughtful design and about the people engaging with it. • Easy to work with, great communicator, fast problem-solver. • Cohesive brand mindset across design systems and mediums including: web, app, email, social, presentations, sales collateral, event design, illustration, iconography, photo search and creative direction for custom photo, video, animation projects. • Background in multiple industries including: Tech, Healthcare, Fashion, Entertainment, B2C, B2B and internal communications. Online portfolio: jennbarone.com
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    Brand Identity & Guidelines
    Icon Design
    Art Direction
    Email Design
    Web Design
    Web & Mobile Design Consultation
    Social Media Design
    Marketing Collateral Development
    Sales & Marketing Collateral
    Graphic Design
    Logo Design
    Presentation Design
    Branding & Marketing
    Branding
  • $15 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (12 jobs)
    I create fully rendered digital paintings, vector art, simple animations, and line art. I have been working with Photoshop for eight years now. MA in Illustration from Academy of Art University (2023) BA in Film and digital media from the University of California Santa Cruz (2019) BA in Art from the University of California Santa Cruz (2019)
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    Drawing
    Fantasy
    Book Cover
    Digital Illustration
    Digital Painting
    Cartoon Art
    Adobe Illustrator
    2D Illustration
    Digital Art
    Vector Art
    Adobe Photoshop
  • $30 hourly

    • 4.7/5
    • (4 jobs)
    I’m a Product Designer and Illustrator from San Francisco. I’ve worked as a program manager for unprivileged youth, and in the fields of fine art, marketing and education. In each of my positions I’ve used narrative design, which I’ve found to be the most immersive and effective way of reaching people. I love the challenge of making complex material understandable, relatable and adaptable to audiences of all ages. I follow the same process when designing an interface from start to finish.
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    Adobe Illustrator
    Adobe Photoshop
    Logo Design
    UX & UI
    User Experience Design
    Figma
    User Interface Design
    Product Design
    Painting
  • $45 hourly

    • 4.5/5
    • (15 jobs)
    10+ Years as a SCREENPRINT T-Shirt Designer. I can create any graphics for your T-Shirt Designs. I can Also digitize your art to have it EMBROIDERED.
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    Flyer Design
    Signage
    Adobe Illustrator
    T-Shirt Design
    Vehicle & Motorcycle Wrap
    3D Model
    Brand Consulting
    Contemporary Style
    Design Mockup
    Brand Identity
    Wrap Advertising
    Branding
    Industrial Design
    Logo Design
  • $65 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (1 job)
    Hi! I'm Mathilde, a product designer with over 6 years of experience. Specialized in finance and healthcare, I love building efficient, user-friendly, and delightful products from start to finish. I have worked for startups and mid-sized companies in France, Canada, and the USA, developing mobile apps, web apps, websites, and design systems… My experience has taught me how to collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage stakeholder relationships, and tackle design challenges in order to achieve optimal results. I value empathy, collaboration, and curiosity in my design practice.
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    UX Research
    UI/UX Prototyping
    Healthcare
    UX & UI
    User Flow
    Prototyping
    User Experience
    Product Design
    User Experience Design
    Flowchart
    User Interface Design
    Prototype
    Wireframe
    Finance
  • $75 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (1 job)
    As a skilled strategist with diverse experience in web design, UX/UI design, and copywriting, Amara specializes in creating innovative digital experiences for the wellness sector and human-centric experiences. With a diverse range of expertise from working with start-ups and non-profits to artists, she has a deep understanding of the nuances and challenges involved in creating digital solutions for a range of audiences. What sets Amara apart is her unique background as a certified permaculture designer and reiki healer, which gives her an edge when building mindful content and programming. She leverages her passion for health with her expertise in designing conversational agents and user-friendly experiences to create digital solutions that are both engaging and transformative for clients. Amara develops reliable and scalable digital tools and content that meet each client's specific needs. From designing websites and mobile apps to developing engaging social media strategies and content, she has the capacity to deliver exceptional results that drive engagement and brand loyalty.
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    SEO Writing
    Health & Wellness
    Copywriting
    Content Creation
    Brand Design
    Model Tuning
    Front-End Development
    User Interface Design
    Prompt Engineering
    Natural Language Processing
    UI/UX Prototyping
    Python
    JSON
    JavaScript
  • $30 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    San Francisco-based UX/UI designer crafting websites and products for B2C and B2B businesses. Specializing in SaaS, mobile apps, and responsive web design. Whether you're launching a new product or refining an existing one, I've got you covered. • Skills include Graphic, web, and product design, along with Agile, A/B testing, user testing, prototyping, HTML, CSS, Wordpress, Squarespace, and SEO. • From project start to finish, I provide full management. • I value clear communication, so let's stay connected for a successful collaboration.
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    Web UI
    User Experience
    UX & UI
    Specifications
    Construction Document Preparation
    User Interface Design
    UI Graphics
    Informational Infographic
    UX & UI Design
    Product Design
  • $25 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (2 jobs)
    I'm a results-oriented User Experience (UX) Architect with 3 years of experience crafting impactful digital products. I excel in user research, design thinking, and translating user insights into intuitive, growth-oriented interfaces. My experience spans across diverse fields like Fintech, Health Tech, and AR/VR, allowing me to adapt to your specific industry needs.
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    Wix
    Podcast
    Business Development
    Cold Calling
    Research Interviews
    UserTesting
    Animation
    Graphic Design
    UX & UI Design
    3D Animation
    Blender
    3D Modeling
    Figma
    Product Design
  • $100 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    Hi, my name is Amelie. I am a multi-disciplinary graphic designer with 10+ years of experience in the industry. I have experience in Branding, Identity Systems, Communications, Campaigns, Print, Web design, Product UI/UX and more. I like to be versatile, attentive and thoughtful in the way I approach my work. Whether it's something as small as an icon or business card — or something as big as a brand identity system, I have the skills to help. My rate is negotiable and may vary depending on simplicity of the task and the type of project.
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    Design Thinking
    User Interface Design
    Communication Design
    Branding & Marketing
    Branding
    Brand Guidelines
    Brand Design
    Visual Design
    Presentation Design
    Web Design
    Figma
    Lettering
    Logo Design
    Graphic Design
  • $50 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    I'm a UX designer, visual storyteller, and illustrator with a knack for designing the whole creative suite: websites, illustrations, gifs, prototypes, videos, animations, logos, graphics, and more. I have an incredibly high work ethic and am ready to take your small or large business to the next level. With me, you will receive constant communication and full project management from start to finish. * Expertise in Figma, Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, Premiere, Illustrator, Audacity, InDesign, and more. * Experience with user research including user testing, A/B testing, workshops, interviews, surveys, and more * Expertise in launching, researching, and designing websites and data analytics tools/dashboards * Award-Winning Gif Animator of Giphy (Ex. Meta) 2023 * Previously worked with Salesforce, SAP, Meta, and Microsoft. * Graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a double major in Human-Computer Interaction and Fine Art (Animation) with college and university honors.
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    Video Editing & Production
    Figma
    Adobe Premiere Pro
    Adobe After Effects
    Graphic Design
    Squarespace
    Logo Design
    WordPress
    Animation
    Marketing
    UX & UI
    Strategy
    Visual Art
    User Experience
  • $11 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (1 job)
    I'm an artist and design handmade cards for any occasion. I employ a variety of methods, including watercolor, collage, and digital art.
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    Postcard Design
    Digital Art
    Collage
    Watercolor
    Drawing
    Calligraphy
    Lettering
    Greeting Cards & Invitations
    Stationery
    Stationery Design
  • $35 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (1 job)
    We are a team of animators and illustrators experienced in hand, drawn, animation, and comic book illustration. We are a startup studio looking to use our skills benefit the creative industry, and bring life to the work of our clients. Our Team: Steven Cancelmo, Sino, Patrick Campbell, Chanel Hunt
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    2D Animation
    Character Design
    Character Animation
    Comic Art
    Storyboarding
    Animation
  • $65 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    I am a designer based in San Francisco, CA. My work ranges from print to branding to textiles and typography. I work within a digital and physical space and blend both mediums in my creative process. I have been a designer for the last four years. I am an expert in working with Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and use Figma, Google Drive, and Slack for communications and collaboration with my clients. My typical projects involve logo and brand design, and I often create work for print and digital formats. However, I am also open to exploring new things! I am a hands-on designer who is very methodical with my process, transparent in my communication, and receptive to constructive feedback.
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    Brand Design
    Branding & Marketing
    Social Media Design
    Digital Art
    Print Design
    Informational Infographic
    Typography
    Logo Design
    Presentation Design
    Presentations
    Design Mockup
    Graphic Design
    Product Design
  • $50 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    I'm an artist with over 8 years of experience in the mobile games industry, most recently at Electronic Arts (EA). While my professional experience has been in games, I'm capable and excited to help on any of your 2D Art needs! PORTFOLIO: melissapaff.com
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    Cartoon Style
    Cartoon Art
    Digital Art
    Digital Illustration
    Animation Design
    2D Game Art
    Character Illustration
    Character Design
    Concept Design
    Children's Book Illustration
    2D Design & Drawings
    2D Art
    Concept Artistry
    Game Art
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