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Julia T.

Volodymyr-Volynskyi, Ukraine

$55/hr
4.8
84 jobs

🎯 Helping brands create products people love to buy through commercial surface design, textile prints, and production-ready artwork. I'm a Commercial Surface & Textile Designer with 8+ years of experience helping brands transform ideas into products that are both visually compelling and ready for manufacturing. I specialize in surface pattern design, textile prints, apparel graphics, children's products, packaging and commercial illustration for brands that create physical products. Unlike many designers, I combine creativity with real production expertise. With a professional background in commercial printing, I understand the entire manufacturing process—from concept development and illustration to pre-press, color management and production-ready file preparation. My experience includes collaborations with international brands such as Zara Kids, H&M and Pull&Bear, as well as the global Print-on-Demand platform Printify, creating artwork developed for real production—not just presentation. ✨ Services 🎨 Surface Pattern & Textile Design • Surface pattern collections • Seamless repeat patterns • Textile prints • Apparel graphics • Home décor collections • Children's products • Merchandise artwork • Packaging graphics 🖨️ Production-Ready Artwork • Print-ready vector files • CMYK, Pantone & color management • Screen, digital & sublimation printing • Packaging & label artwork • Dielines & technical print files • Spot UV, Foil & Embossing • Manufacturing-ready artwork ⭐ Why brands choose to work with me ✔ Commercially focused design for real products ✔ Strong understanding of manufacturing & print production ✔ Production-ready files that reduce costly printing issues ✔ Creative solutions with technical precision ✔ Reliable communication and long-term collaboration 📩 Whether you're developing a textile collection, launching a children's brand, creating merchandise, or preparing artwork for production, I'd love to help turn your ideas into products that are ready for the market—and ready for manufacturing.

  • Sticker Design
  • Pattern Design
  • Digital Pattern Design
  • Textile Design
  • Print Design
  • Label & Packaging Design
  • Children's Pattern
  • Vector Art
  • Prepress
  • Printable File
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Children's Clothing
  • Children's Book Illustration
  • Print-on-Demand
  • Surface Design
Alfian N.

Pasuruan, Indonesia

$10/hr
5.0
46 jobs

Professional Vector Illustrator and Adobe Illustrator Expert with 8+ years of experience creating clean, colorful, and scalable illustrations for businesses, agencies, eCommerce brands, and digital product sellers. I help clients transform ideas, sketches, and photos into professional vector artwork that is ready for print, branding, merchandise, stickers, apparel, laser cutting, and digital products. What I can help you with 🎨 Vector Illustration: • Cartoon & Character Illustration • Cute & Kawaii Illustration • Mascot Illustration • Sticker Design Illustration • T-shirt Illustration • Coloring Book Illustration • Pet Portrait Illustration • Vehicle Illustration • Food & Product Illustration • Flat & Modern Vector Art ✏️ Vector Conversion: • Image tracing to Vector • Logo Tracing • Manual Vector Tracing • Vector Tracing for CNC, Laser Cutting, Cricut & Silhouette • Print-ready Vector Files: AI, EPS, SVG, PDF 🎯 Brand & Marketing Graphics • Mascot Logo Design • Logo Recreation • Social Media Graphics • Marketing Materials 🏆Why clients work with me: ✔ Top Rated Freelancer (Top 10%) ✔ 100% manual vector artwork (No auto trace) ✔ Hundreds of successful illustration projects ✔ 8+ years of professional experience ✔ Clean, organized Adobe Illustrator files ✔ Fast communication ✔ Attention to detail ✔ Reliable delivery and consistent quality 🛠Software: • Adobe Illustrator • Adobe Photoshop • Procreate Whether you need a cute mascot, a custom sticker, an image converted into a clean vector, or illustrations for your digital products, I'm ready to help bring your ideas to life. Let's create something great together! ________________________________________ Keyword: Kawaii Illustration, Kawaii Character, Cute Illustration, Cute Character, Cute Cartoon, Cartoon Illustration, Character Illustration, Custom Character Design, Cute Mascot, Cartoon Mascot, Mascot Illustration, Pet Portrait, Pet Illustration, Pet Vector, Custom Pet Portrait, Vector Pet Portrait, Vector Portrait, Photo to Vector, Picture to Vector, Pet Photo Vector, Car Illustration, Vector Car Illustration, Vehicle Illustration, Vector Illustration, Vector Art, Vector Tracing, Digital Illustration, Custom Illustration, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Mascot Logo, Mascot Design, Mascot Branding, Esports Mascot Logo, Brand Identity Design, Branding & Identity, Logo Design, Graphic Design, Social Media Design, Marketing Graphics, Advertising Design, Company Profile Design, Coloring Page Illustration, Coloring Book Illustration, Children’s Book Illustration, Professional Illustrator, Creative Designer, Adobe Illustrator Expert, Image Vectorization to Vector File, Convert Image to Vector File

  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Illustration
  • Mascot Logo
  • Portrait Art
  • Pet Portrait
  • Character Design
  • Cartoon Character
  • Vector Art
  • Vector Tracing
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • 2D Design
  • 2D Illustration
  • Logo Design
  • Cartoon Art
  • Virtual Assistance
Victor S.

Cancun, Mexico

$40/hr
4.9
829 jobs

Hi, I'm Victor, a Top Rated apparel graphic designer and branding specialist with 12+ years of experience helping global brands create designs people want to wear, share, and remember. I specialize in apparel design, merchandise graphics, brand identity, and Print-On-Demand workflows. From early-stage branding to full product execution, I bring a hands-on, holistic approach that blends creativity, strategy, and production-ready precision. Over the years, I’ve worked with startups, fast-growing companies, and global creative teams, and have designed for: • Microsoft • GameStop • FIFA World Cup • Six Flags • Flag & Anthem • Love City Shirts • NBL (Australia’s National Basketball League) • App teams like Clubhouse (10M+ downloads), CigarsNearMe and OrderForMe • Blockchain/Crypto teams like Avalanche (AVAX), Ark (ARK) and Chive Coin • YouTube creators like Carl & Jinger (3M+ subs), Ownage Pranks (5M+ subs) • Public figures like comedian Eric Schwartz and NFL legend Aaron Taylor Alongside my design career, I’ve also contributed to the development of creative AI by training and evaluating advanced models for companies like Scale AI and Adobe Systems. My work focused on helping AI generate higher-quality ad creatives, improving visual consistency, and refining image-creation tools to better understand composition, branding principles, and creative direction. With strong creative direction and collaborative leadership skills, I’ve managed designers and illustrators, led complex, deadline-driven projects, and maintained long-term partnerships with print shops and apparel manufacturers. This experience gives me deep expertise in: • Print production • Screen printing • DTG (Direct-to-Garment) and DTF printing • Embroidery • Color separations • Vector-ready design • Merch and apparel workflow optimization I also build and integrate eCommerce and Print-On-Demand stores using top platforms such as Printful, Printify, Teespring, Shopify, and Gelato, helping brands launch merch lines quickly and successfully. Doing what I love and turning it into a meaningful career is something I’m truly grateful for, and it drives my commitment to deliver high-quality, impactful design in every project. My ethos: deliver fresh, innovative design that brings real value, builds brand loyalty, and helps your business stand out.

  • Clothing & Merchandise Design
  • T-Shirt Design
  • Fashion & Apparel
  • Illustration
  • Brand Identity Design
  • Logo Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Print Design
  • Cartoon Art
  • Typography
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Brand Guidelines
  • Packaging Design
  • Icon Design
Veronika K.

Vinnytsya, Ukraine

$20/hr
5.0
15 jobs

I create cute, expressive vector characters, mascots, stickers, and illustrations that help brands look friendly, memorable, and recognizable. Every illustration is created specifically for your project and delivered as clean, scalable artwork suitable for print, packaging, merchandise, websites, and social media. I can help you with: 🎨 Cute characters and brand mascots ✨ Custom stickers and sticker packs 📦 Illustrations for packaging and merchandise 🧩 Seamless patterns for fabric and products 📰 Editorial illustrations for articles and publications What you will receive: ✅ Original artwork tailored to your idea and visual style ✅ Clean and editable vector files ✅ AI, EPS, SVG, PDF, and transparent PNG formats ✅ Print-ready and web-ready artwork ✅ A clear step-by-step process with feedback at key stages ✅ Fast communication and regular progress updates I have more than 10 years of professional illustration experience and work confidently with both detailed briefs and early-stage ideas. I can help develop the concept, choose the right visual direction, and turn it into a polished final illustration. Send me your idea, references, required formats, and intended use, and I’ll suggest the best approach for your project.

  • Sticker Design
  • Sticker
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Vector Art
  • Vector Graphic
  • Illustration
  • Character Design
  • Cartoon Art
  • Cartoon Style
  • Cartoon Character
  • Stickers & Emojis
  • Print Design
  • 2D Illustration
  • Digital Illustration
  • Pattern Design
  • Pattern Illustration
  • Mascot Logo
Diego C.

Buenos Aires, Argentina

$18/hr
5.0
50 jobs

Hey there! I'm Diego, a graphic artist and brand designer based in Argentina. I create original concept mascots inspired in classic animations with a modern twist, great for flexible branding, merch, stickers, and prints. I am proactive, communicative, and versatile. My work and my approach are centered on building connections Lets get in contact to create cool artwork!

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Character Design
  • Illustration
  • Cartoon Character
  • Character Illustration
  • Brand Identity Design
  • Mascot Logo
Mochamad A.

Pasuruan, Indonesia

$8/hr
4.9
7 jobs

Hi, I am a graphic designer who is an expert in merchandise and visual identity design. My work is 100% original, not AI-generated. I've been working with various clients from several countries since 2020 as a professional freelancer. Prefer to use Adobe Creative Suite in my work but still skilled in using CapCut, Canva and others if needed. - Able to create some unique eye-catching designs that connect - Have knowledge of merchandise printing - Knows design principles and materials - Full project management from start to finish - Regular communication is important to me, so let’s keep in touch.

  • Sticker Design
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Illustration
  • Logo Design
  • Merchandise Graphic Design
  • Clothing & Merchandise Design
  • Procreate
  • Album Cover Design
  • Book Cover Design
  • T-Shirt Design
  • Tattoo Design
  • Mascot Logo

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How to Hire Top Sticker Designers

How to hire sticker designers

There’s nothing like having custom logo stickers to hand out at career fairs or branded marketing events. From bumper stickers to vinyl decals, sticker designers are here to help.

So how do you hire sticker designers? What follows are some tips for finding top sticker designers on Upwork.

How to shortlist sticker design professionals

As you’re browsing available sticker design consultants, it can be helpful to develop a shortlist of the professionals you may want to interview. You can screen profiles on criteria such as:

  • Industry fit. You want a sticker designer who understands your industry so they can help you figure out how best to reach your target market. 
  • Project experience. Screen candidate profiles for specific skills and experience (e.g., designing custom labels to meet industry standards for packaging hazardous materials).
  • Feedback. Check reviews from past clients for glowing testimonials or red flags that can tell you what it’s like to work with a particular sticker designer.

How to write an effective sticker design job post

With a clear picture of your ideal sticker designer in mind, it’s time to write that job post. 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. 

An effective sticker design job post should include: 

  • Scope of work: From postage stamps to vinyl decals, 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 or design tools, mention this here. 
  • Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.

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STICKER DESIGNERS FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is a sticker designer? 

A sticker designer is a graphic designer who specializes in designing printed graphics for laminates, vinyls, and other sticker materials. 

Here’s a quick overview of the skills you should look for in sticker design consultants:

  • Sticker design
  • Graphic design
  • Print media design

Why hire sticker designers?

The trick to finding top sticker designers is to identify your needs. Is your goal to take your company logo and turn it into a vinyl sticker you can hand out at corporate events? Or do you need to create a custom adhesive label that your shipping crew can easily attach to cargo before it ships out of the door? The cost of your project will depend largely on your scope of work and the specific skills needed to bring your project to life. 

How much does it cost to hire a sticker designer?

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

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

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