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  • $30 hourly
    You've got a great game idea, you've got the drive, and you've even got the engine... If you're looking for a passionate, detail oriented 2D artist to realize your vision via characters, animation, environments and assets, look no further! My goal is to help turn your idea into a success, and create a fulfilling game experience. Art is at the forefront of any game's presentation, and can often serve as a catalyst that determines a player's interest in purchasing. With my diverse knowledge across a broad range of genres, as well as experience on art, programming, sound and design fronts of development, I can guarantee a product that will satisfy both you and the player. My experience includes RPGs, Platformers, Point-and-Click Adventure Games, Roguelikes, Metroidvanias, and more. You may not find the cheapest rate by hiring me, but you will find somebody passionate about delivering an exceptional, unique gaming experience that's worthwhile. You'll get my work on time, every time. Ready to get started? Click on one of the buttons above to invite or hire me for your job! I look forward to hearing from you.
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    Game Design
    Graphic Design
    SpriteKit
    Adobe Photoshop
    Character Animation
    2D Animation
    Character Design
    Game Art
    2D Game Art
  • $35 hourly
    Top Rated 2D Game Artist on Upwork. 150+ successfully completed projects and 3600+ hours of work. My skills: ✔ 2D Game Art; ✔ UI/UX Design ✔ Character design; ✔ Icon design ✔ Map design ✔ Assets design. I have been working in the game industry for 8 years and realized a lot of work projects from concept to implementation for IOS and Android OS. Why should you work with me? I guarantee: ➤ Perform your project in a great way. ➤ Fast and professional work; ➤ Attention to details; ➤ Meeting deadlines; I can realize your project from an idea and Sketch to finish art. I'm in passion for my work! Thank you for visiting my profile, I'm looking forward to working with you!
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    Graphic Design
    Game Design
    Adobe Photoshop
    Mobile Game
    UI Graphics
    Game
    2D Design
    UX & UI
    Illustration
    Game UI/UX Design
    Mobile UI Design
    Game Art
    Game Asset
    2D Game Art
  • $50 hourly
    I have been a professional artist for more than 15 years. I really like pixel graphics, and I am actively developing in this direction. I can draw backgrounds and objects for the game, game characters, NFT and any illustrations. I will help you with your pixel art project so that it is beautiful and cool. Everything will be done quickly and efficiently.
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    Art & Design
    Arts
    Game Design
    Game Art
    Illustration
    Adobe Photoshop
    Pixel
  • $20 hourly
    I'm a professional pixel artist and pixel animator with years of experience. I can deliver various pixel art styles, including 18x18 and 300x300 pixel formats and 30fps pixel animation check out my works at "fauzir.myportfolio.com"
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    2D Animation
    Game Development
    Sprite Sheet Animation
    Photo Manipulation
    User Interface Design
    User Experience Design
    Game
    Animation
    Mobile UI Design
    Game Design
    Adobe Photoshop
    Web Design
    Graphic Design
    Adobe Illustrator
  • $25 hourly
    +++TOP RATED PLUS FREELANCER+++ Experienced game designer and 3D artist with over five years of experience in designing imaginative and attractive graphics and animations for digital media, web tools, mobile devices, and 3D games. Proficient in several software packages, including Adobe Photoshop, ZBrush, Blender, Substance Painter, and 3D Studio Max. Specializes in website design, logo and branding projects, 3D modeling and animations, and game design. Passionate about staying up to date with the latest technologies and procedures. Offers exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments at the same time. Dedicated to delivering the highest quality products for clients.
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    3D Design
    3D Modeling
    Digital Illustration
    High-Quality Rendering
    Digital Painting
    Sketching
    3D Animation
    Photo Editing
    Character Design
    3D Rendering
    Photography
    Illustration
    Color Grading
    Adobe Photoshop
    Adobe Illustrator
  • $60 hourly
    Indie game developer, passionate about video games past and present. Specialises in designing, managing and creating accessible and compelling games with a retro flair. My skill set includes programming, game and level design, technical art, 2d and 3d artwork. I work mostly within Unity and Unreal but have experience with other game development systems, including Gamemaker and Phaser. I run a small indie development studio called Reset Games. My art skillset includes project visual design & implementation, technical art, low/medium poly levels & environments, pixel art levels & backgrounds and UI design. I have developed a wide range of 2D & 3D games, including platformers, endless runners, Metroidvanias, ARPGs, first-person shooters, horror, racing, run & gun, puzzle, text adventure/interactive fiction and more. Published Games: I have developed and released over 60 games with a million-plus total unit sales. I develop games for PC/Mac, Web, Mobile, VR, Switch and PlayStation. Specialities: Game production, programming, game design, art direction, pixel art, 3D modelling & texturing. Software: Unity, Unreal, Game Maker, Adobe Photoshop, Premier, InDesign, Illustrator, Lightwave, ProMotion, Slack, Discord, Trello. Always open to new opportunities. Portfolio: richardhw.myportfolio.com
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    UI/UX Prototyping
    3D Design
    Prototyping
    Adobe Photoshop
    Game Development
    2D Art
    3D Modeling
    Game Design
    Game Design Document
    Art Direction
    C#
    Prototyping
    Unity
  • $16 hourly
    Hi! I'm Shiva, a Top-Rated Illustrator and Graphic Designer. I have more than 30 successful projects here on Upwork and more than a thousand hours of reliable work. My specialties are: Pixel Art and Game Assets Designing Characters and Creatures, both realistic and stylized. Drawing and Painting Portraits Mascots Polishing Up and Fixing Artworks Up-Scaling and Vectorization
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    2D Design
    Watercolor
    Digital Painting
    Illustration
    Drawing
    Caricature
    Game Art
    Character Design
    Adobe Illustrator
    Realistic
    Adobe Photoshop
    Concept Art
  • $20 hourly
    Hi. My name is Foo. I'm from Malaysia. I have 5 years+ experience in Art, Design, and Animation, I can provide a complete one-stop solution for all your design and animation needs at very good prices. I'm expert in creating 2D game art, including characters, backgrounds, UI & effects You can find out my portfolio from here - foochongsiong.wordpress.com please feel free to hire me or contact me.
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    Cartoon Character
    Characters/Video Games
    Character Design
    Manga
    Comics
    Cartoon Art
    Vector Graphic
    2D Game Art
    2D Art
    Adobe Illustrator
    Adobe Photoshop
  • $30 hourly
    ✅ TOP RATED Game Artist ⚪UI/UX Design, Create UI element, and UI animation 📌 ⚪2D Concept, Character creation, Animation to spritesheet🖼️ ⚪3D Modeling, Hand draw texture, Retopology, Basic rigging, and Animation 🎨 ⚪Level & Building design 🧩 ✅ Expert level artist : Create from concept, Tileset creation, Build various map, And have strong knowledge on Isometric, Orthogonal, and Circle tiles. ✅ Extremely Proficient with industry standard programs and tools such as Adobe Animate, Adobe photoshop, Adobe illustrator, Spine2D, ZBrush, Maya, Tiled, Unity. As a technical game artist I strive to give you the highest quality, game ready assets for your project needs backed with sense of art. I explore ideas with you to make sure the result meet your expectation and you are satisfied with final result on time.
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    2D Animation
    Autodesk Maya
    Vector Art
    Adobe Flash
    Level Design
    Adobe Photoshop
    Voxel
    Animated GIF
    2D Illustration
    2D Game Art
    Character Design
    Sprite Sheet Animation
    Game Art
  • $50 hourly
    Expetise designing and animating Pixel Art characters, backgrounds, and other elements, for games, NFT/crypto projects and others. As long as it is Pixel Art, I can follow any style of your choice.
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    PNG
    Cryptocurrency
    Animated Video
    Animated GIF
    2D Art
    Background Filter
    Adobe Photoshop
    Character Animation
    Characters/Video Games
    Game Development
    2D Animation
    Animation
    2D Game Art
    Game Art
  • $20 hourly
    With a team of experienced 3D modelers, animators, visual effects artists and game developers, we can create high quality animations and games. Some of us are in the business for over 15 years, combined with the talented younger ones, which result in a team that can accomplish high quality works, under an understandable budget, in a minimum time.
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    Virtual Reality
    Unity
    Gaming
    Unreal Engine
    2D Animation
    3D Rendering
    Animation
    3D Modeling
    2D Art
    2D Illustration
    Houdini
    3D Animation
    Autodesk Maya
    Pixologic Zbrush
  • $30 hourly
    I have been working professionally as a digital artist and illustrator for 12 years 
 My expertise includes a wide range of art styles such as realistic, semi-real, fantasy, and sci-fi. I have experience in creating various types of artwork including environment design, character design , splash arts and loading screens. The best work experiences I have are such as:
 4 years of work as a concept artist and background designer for a cinematic animation project.
 Worked 1 year as a concept artist and matte painting for the project called ''All the Winters I Haven't Seen'' which has won several international awards.
 The outsource projects I have experienced are such as Concept design for the comic book ''Sword of Apocalypse'' for Radical publishing in the U.S.A.
 Collaborated as matte painter the movie ''Puli'' with Makuta VFX company in India.
 I have worked professionally as a concept artist, background and environment designer, color key artist in short and long series projects, video games, and also as a matte painter in special effects for TV series projects, short animations, and advertisements. 
 I do work in different art styles,I concentrate on light, color, compositions and details are essential for me in my works.
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    Cover Art
    Comic Art
    Digital Painting
    2D Game Art
    Game Asset
    Concept Design
    Midjourney AI
    2D Design
    Game Art
    Digital Illustration
    2D Illustration
    Character Design
    Illustration
    Digital Art
  • $25 hourly
    As a skilled pixel artist with over 3 years of experience in the industry, I have a passion for creating visually stunning and detailed graphics using a limited color palette. My expertise lies in designing and animating characters, environments, and objects for video games and other digital media. Some of my most popular skills include: Pixel art design and animation Game asset creation Sprites and sprite sheets Retro-style graphics Icon design 2D character design I pride myself on my ability to bring concepts to life with my pixel art, and I am always striving to improve and expand my skills. If you're looking for a talented and reliable pixel artist to bring your project to the next level, look no further!
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    2D Animation
    Game Art
    Illustration
    Concept Artistry
    2D Game Art
  • $35 hourly
    Hello! My name is Andrey Vyalkov and i'm a 2d artist and gamedev. I am proficient with 2d art in different styles such as illustration, comic, pixel art, concept art, game graphics, animation and more. I'm also a gamedev and have some scripting and game design skills.
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    Game Development
    Storytelling
    Art Direction
    2D Game Art
    Unity
    Digital Illustration
    C#
    Character Animation
    Adobe Photoshop
    Illustration
    2D Art
    Concept Artistry
    Animation
  • $10 hourly
    Hello everyone! My name is Viktoria and drawing is my utmost passion! I am a self-taught artist and constantly working on expanding my skills. This way, I want to be able to tell people various stories through works that I create. My priority is my client's satisfaction, therefore, I am always willing to discuss even the smallest details so my client could receive the results that they would be happy about. I am primarily working with Adobe Photoshop and Krita but I am also familiar with Gimp and Adobe Illustrator. Skills: Character Design Pixel Art & Game Art Anime/ Manga Style Illustrations Comics/Visual Novels/Manga To have a better glimpse of my work please check my portfolio. It will be updated regularly.
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    2D Game Art
    Adobe Illustrator
    GIMP
    Illustration
    2D Design
    Comic Art
    Character Design
    Digital Art
    Manga
    Adobe Photoshop
  • $23 hourly
    I'm a freelance artist with over ten years of experience in pixelart. I've been working on creating pixel art graphics for about 100 games.
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    Animation
    Game Design
    Illustration
    Game Development
    2D Design
  • $36 hourly
    Hi there! I'm Sander, a professional Pixel Artist from the Netherlands with a deep love for the 90's game aesthetic. Are you looking for character designs, animations, backgrounds, UI, or any other kind of artwork that's in the style of old games? I can create any pixel art you need in all styles, ready for use in Unity / Godot games, on streaming sites like Twitch, or in animated videos. Be sure to check out my portfolio to see what I'm capable of, or message me and I can send you some examples. I enjoy making pixel art specific to your wishes, and I'm available for voice calls (English or Dutch) and/or direct messaging so you can tell me in detail what you are looking for. Any questions? Don't hesitate to contact me because I'm happy to answer any inquiries or questions you might have regarding my services!
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    2D Illustration
    2D Art
    Game Asset
    Illustration
    Animation
    Character Animation
    Characters/Video Games
    Graphic Design
    Unity
    Game Design
    Game Art
    2D Game Art
    Character Design
    2D Animation
  • $52 hourly
    HOLD ON a second. Before you go ahead and read below, let's get right to the point where I'll tell you NOT to pick me IF you're looking for easy and fast works which means low quality and cheap art created by kids who started working on Paint the day before, between a match on Call of Duty and League of Legends. Now, if you're looking for an Art Director or a Pixel Art Expert, I'll tell you why you should pick me, instead: I'm an ambitious and passionate Art Director and Pixel Artist with 5 years of experience in Game Art. I create awesome, original pixel art and animations for both Indie videogame companies and major AAA videogame companies, as well as music videos, art installations, NFT crypto-art, social marketing, etc. If you're still here reading, I guess you're interested in a collaboration to create something really unique and original, which should leave a mark and be a jaw-dropping masterpiece. Then, this is what I can do for you: - Art Bible (a style guide for your game / project) - Art Direction Consultation; - Character Design; - Animation (mainly rotoscope/cel animation, spritesheets for games, animations for music videos); - Environment Design (backgrounds, levels for parallaxes, tilesets, assets, etc.); - UI/UX Design (for games); - NFT Art and Animation; - Promo / Marketing Art; Message me right away if you wish to know more, I'm also open for a quick call/videocall :) And if you’re curious to check my art, here’s my portfolio: andreaputorti.wixsite.com/portfolio And my Instagram page: instagram.com/putorti.andrea Last but not least: DO NOT send me job requests if you have no intention to pay for tests or trials. Work must be paid. Cheers!
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    NFT Character
    Digital Art
    Animation
    2D Game Art
    Environmental Design
    Sprite Sheet Animation
    Game Asset
    2D Animation
    NFT Art
    Character Animation
    Game Art
    Character Design
  • $40 hourly
    Hi! I'm Eugene and I'm a freelance digital artist with more than 11 years of experience in concept art, illustration/animation for games and music industry. 5 years as a solo artist and game director of Summer Catchers — a video game in pixelart style. 9 years as a freelancer. Made a lot of music album covers, mobile game art, animated backgrounds and music videos. Specialized in drawing giant creatures and Ghibli-style looking scenes, but I also love to challenge myself with different kinds of projects in a variety of styles.
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    Character Animation
    2D Animation
    Video Production
    Video Editing
    Traditional Animation
    Music Video
    2D Game Art
    Motion Graphics
    Game Art
    2D Art
    Cartoon Style
    Animation
    Concept Art
    Illustration
    Character Design
  • $20 hourly
    ⭐ Top Rated Pixel Artist using the ASEPRITE drawing software. Able to draw: 🎨 - Using any color palette from monochrome to 64 colors (NES, Rubik, etc.) 🎨 - People pixelation. 🎨 - Backgrounds, environments. 🎨 - Characters portraits, sprites and animations. 🎨 - HUD and icons. Simple and fast workflow: Send art requirements in text form, required pixel size/time or frames for animations, and any references for desired styles.
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    Game Asset
    Concept Design
    NFT Collection Generation
    2D Design
    Character Animation
    Game Art
    2D Game Art
    NFT
    2D Art
    NFT Art
    Game Development
    Character Design
    2D Illustration
    2D Animation
  • $22 hourly
    My name is Suraj, I am a professional graphics artist having more than 8 years of experience in designing, - Pixel Art / 8 bit - 2D game Arts - Emojis / Stickers - Animations - Illustrations
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    Game Art
    2D Animation
    Game Design
    2D Game Art
    Adobe Photoshop
    Icon Design
    2D Illustration
    Retro & Vintage Style
    Animation
    Adobe Illustrator
    Bitmapped Graphic
    Vector Art
    Vector Graphic
  • $28 hourly
    I'm a Pixel Artist and Indie Game Developer. I specialize in Game Art and can do the following for your game: 🔸 Character Design 🔸 Character Animation (Idle, Walk, Jump, Attack, others) 🔸 Isometric (8-Directional) 🔸 UI and UX 🔸 Tilesets 🔸 Environment & Backgrounds 🔸 12x12, 32x32, 64x64 and higher I've worked with different game projects including: 🔸 Simulation 🔸 RPG Top-down 🔸 Isometric 🔸 Platformer Message me about your vision for your game! I'm happy to collaborate with you and turn your ideas to a playable game. Thanks and have a great day, Camille
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    2D Animation
    Illustration
    Unity
    Animated GIF
    Logo Design
    Portrait Art
    Digital Painting
    Digital Illustration
    Realist Painting
    2D Illustration
    Drawing
    Game Art
    Game Asset
    Character Design
  • $30 hourly
    Hi! I am a freelance Pixel Artist specializing in environment, backgrounds and props design for videogames as well as general pixel art illustrations. I use the following apps: Aseprite, Tiled, Photoshop, Pixaki Check out my portfolio down below for examples.
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    Game Art
    Digital Illustration
    Adobe Photoshop
    2D Illustration
    2D Design
    Concept Art
    Drawing
  • $35 hourly
    Hi! I'm Damian, an experienced Pixel Artist. I have experience taking part in game projects, where I handled all of the art needed such as sprites, animations, backgrounds, ui, etc, both for Indie and Professional game dev studios. Applicable for Video Games, Board games and on a variety of products such as clothing, merch, and promo art. Very flexible with work hours, and always open to new ideas and graphic styles. Available for work! - Feel free to contact me
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    Level Design
    Game Design
    Color Palette
    2D Animation
    Game Testing
    Game Development
    Game Art
    Sprite Sheet Animation
    2D Game Art
    2D Illustration
    Retro & Vintage Style
    Animation
    Character Design
  • $25 hourly
    I can create and animate any Pixel Art asset you need for your project. Here's a quick rundown of what I can do for you and your team: ◉ Character design and animations ◉ Level and environment design ◉ Tilesets and textures ◉ Icons and other in-game objects ◉ Menu and UI design for your pixel art game ◉ NFTs and marketing/promotional materials for your crypto project ◉ Any artwork you could think of, in pixel art form If you're looking for something specific, let me know and maybe we can talk about it!
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    Character Illustration
    Game Art
    Arts & Entertainment
    2D Game Art
    Digital Illustration
    2D Animation
    Character Animation
    Digital Art
    Freehand Digital Illustration
    Clip Studio Paint
    Character Design
    2D Illustration
    2D Art
    People Illustration
  • $20 hourly
    I see you need a logo…not a trivial one, copied from photo stocks, but a nice outstanding logo, an original one, that makes your brand unique and strong. Well, you came to the right place! I’ve got a superpower: I will develop a representative logo that will emphasize your brand’s strengths. In 7 years of practicing design magic, I mastered the Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects spells to deliver you a high-quality modern, and relevant brand identity. My designs are a mixture of creativity and collaboration with clients, and I move heaven and earth to see them happy and satisfied, so each time they look at their logo they relish it. While creating a logotype I try my best to make it clear (almost minimalistic) and fill it with sense so the message translated by the brand is understandable and transparent. Every logo I make is a new experience, a challenging adventure for me no matter whether I'm working for a big corporation or a small studio, or a personal brand. The biggest part of my portfolio is dedicated to Upgrade Academy - an educational institution for kids and teenagers. I contributed to this project as a brand and identity developer also created printables and Social Media visual content. My client's mission was to develop a friendly, transparent, modern brand associated with kids and teen education. We used bright, contrasting colors and a minimalistic style to make the brand look modern and bold. The next brand I developed a design for is Ride Safe - an application and also a social project dedicated to bikers and those who want to ride their motorcycles safely and consciously. Then goes a logo for VoodaLab - a software development company focused on creating mobile apps. The client wanted the logo to be not so serious, something funny and observable. After this I was invited to create the logotype for a social initiative called PECS kids, it works with autistic children and my mission was to combine in the logo the care for children and the puzzle - the official symbol of autism. The client liked the most second logo design. After this, I participated in a project that it's still in development. It's a messenger for people who want to spend their Friday evening in good company with some good drinks :) The client’s wish was --combining the night city landscape and the bar/party theme so we’ve got a cool modern and a bit romantic logo for the product. 💬 “I hired Nadejda to create a brand identity for my company. I was pleased by the results. And after that, she created a nice logo for our Android application and helped a lot with the application UI. I definitely recommend her as a valuable specialist.” - Denis E. VoodaLab CEO 💬 “I wonder how Nadejda finds so quickly the inspiration for her logos. You just give her a task and the next day you have 3 different logo ideas to choose from. ” - Adelina, Fishka Dance Studio founder 💬 “Her logos are minimalistic, simple, and they describe well the brand essence and values. ” - Helen H, Upgrade Academy PR manager My main specialization is brand identity development, including logo creation, designing brand books, and rebranding, but I’m also open to participating in projects as a vector illustrator, editorial designer, or photo editor. If you decide to work with me, you will be guaranteed to receive the files in all needed formats - PNG, ESP, AI, JPEG. Also, you will receive colorful and realistic mockups with your logo to see how you can use it in real life. Creating a visual identity I develop a color and typographic guide that can be implemented in your app or website. I’m always seeking to obtain the best possible result, that's why I'm online and available for the biggest part of the day. The work will be delivered on time and you won’t have to worry and ask me if the work’s going or not. I will let you know about the work progress as soon as possible. I’m very responsible and adaptive to client’s needs and wishes, that’s why your every word will be taken into consideration. I will be glad to provide the following services (including, but not limited to): 🔸 Logo design 🔸 Branding/rebranding services 🔸 Visual identity development 🔸 Print design 🔸 Brochure design 🔸 Brand identity & Guidelines consultancy 🔸 Social Media ad creation 🔸 Adobe Illustrator design 🔸 Adobe Photoshop design 🔸 Corporate Brand Identity development 🔸 Digital Marketing Materials design 🔸 Ad Banner Design 🔸 Social Media Imagery design 🔸 Print Marketing Materials design I’d be happy to help you create a visual identity that will emphasize your brand’s qualities and make it special and memorable for your clients. You know, because the design is the silent ambassador of your brand and you should be proud of this ambassador. Feel free to ask me any questions regarding the work process, I'll be happy to answer. I haven't developed telepathy skills yet (but I’m working on it), so feel free to contact me on the platform!
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    Image Editing
    Format & Layout
    Brand Identity
    Pitch Deck
    Branding
    Microsoft PowerPoint
    Presentation Design
    Icon Design
    Logo Design
    Graphic Design
    Book
    Logo
    Label & Package Design
  • $20 hourly
    I am experienced in the development of printing products, worked on the covers of books, illustrated books. Developed business cards, flyers, PDF presentations. Created website design and animated advertising banners. I work quickly, attentively to details. If you have any questions or request, I will be happy to answer them.
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    Illustration
    Character Design
    Drawing
    Cartoon Art
    Raster Graphic
    CorelDRAW
    Adobe Illustrator
    Adobe Photoshop
    2D Design
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How to Hire Top Pixel Art Freelancers

What is a pixel art freelancer?

A form of digital art, pixel art is created by using software to form and edit images at the pixel level. Similar to very low definition imagery, pixel art can be created by pixel art freelancers who replicate images that are typically associated with older 8-bit and 16-bit computers and video game consoles.

How do you hire a pixel art freelancer?

You can source pixel art freelancer talent on Upwork by following these three steps:

  • Write a project description. You’ll want to determine your scope of work and the skills and requirements you are looking for in a pixel art freelancer.
  • Post it on Upwork. Once you’ve written a project description, post it to Upwork. Simply follow the prompts to help you input the information you collected to scope out your project.
  • Shortlist and interview pixel art freelancers. Once the proposals start coming in, create a shortlist of the professionals you want to interview. 

Of these three steps, your project description is where you will determine your scope of work and the specific type of pixel art freelancer you need to complete your project. 

How much does it cost to hire a pixel art freelancer?

Rates can vary due to many factors, including expertise and experience, location, and market conditions.

  • An experienced pixel art freelancer may command higher fees but also work faster, have more-specialized areas of expertise, and deliver higher-quality work.
  • A contractor who is still in the process of building a client base may price their pixel art freelancer services more competitively.

Which one is right for you will depend on the specifics of your project.

How do you write a pixel art freelancer job post?

Your job post is your chance to describe your project scope, budget, and talent needs. Although you don’t need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for a contractor to know if they’re the right fit for the project.

Job post title

Create a simple title that describes exactly what you’re looking for. The idea is to target the keywords that your ideal candidate is likely to type into a job search bar to find your project. Here are some sample pixel art freelancer job post titles:

  • Need an artist adept at pixel art
  • Creating a vintage style video game and need artists who can create pixel art
  • Pixel artist needed to help create prints for sale

Project description

An effective pixel art freelancer job post should include: 

  • Scope of work: From creating images in Adobe Illustrator to incorporating old style video game art, list all the deliverables you’ll need. 
  • Project length: Your job post should indicate whether this is a smaller or larger project. 
  • Background: If you prefer experience with certain industries, software, or platforms, mention this here. 
  • Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.

Pixel art freelancer job responsibilities

Here are some examples of pixel art freelancer job responsibilities:

  • Use Adobe Photoshop to convert existing art to pixel art
  • Create familiar pixel artwork featuring vintage computer game characters
  • Create new video game featuring pixel art characters

Pixel art freelancer job requirements and qualifications

Be sure to include any requirements and qualifications you’re looking for in pixel art freelancer. Here are some examples:

  • Experience playing vintage 8-bit and 16-bit video games
  • Ability to use Adobe Photoshop to convert any image into pixel art
  • Portfolio of various vintage art styles, including pixel art
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