Hire the Best Storyboard Artists in New York

Clients rate our Storyboard Artists
Rating is 4.9 out of 5.
4.9/5
Based on 117 client reviews
Sehar Azhar S.

Amherst, New York

$30/hr
4.9
118 jobs

Hi, I'm Sehar, a professional illustrator with 8+ years of experience creating high-quality story-driven artwork for authors, publishers, and creative brands worldwide. I specialize in visual storytelling through expressive characters, strong composition, and clear narrative flow. My focus is on creating illustrations that are both emotionally engaging and ready for professional print and publishing use. My work includes children’s books, book covers, comics, editorial illustration, and custom projects, always delivered with consistency, clarity, and attention to detail. What I Can Help You With: • Children's Book Illustration • Book Cover Illustration • Character-Based Illustration • Comic Art & Sequential Storytelling • Storyboarding & Scene Planning • Editorial Illustration • Mascot & Character Artwork • Concept Art & Visual Development • Background & Environment Illustration • Custom Digital Illustrations • Vector Illustration (Clean, Scalable Artwork for Print & Digital Use) • Amazon KDP & Self-Publishing Support • Print-Ready Publishing Files • Illustration in All Styles (Realistic, Cartoon, Stylized, Watercolor, Line Art, Semi-Realistic, Fantasy, Vector etc.) • Versatile Illustration Services for Books, Comics, Branding, and Creative Projects My work focuses on visual storytelling, not just illustration. I ensure: Strong character expressions and consistency across pages Artwork that supports narrative pacing and emotional clarity A cohesive art style aligned with the story’s tone and audience My Process: • Understanding your story, idea, and goals • Developing visual concepts and style direction • Creating sketches and composition layouts • Producing final polished illustrations • Delivering print-ready and digital-ready files I work best on projects where illustration plays a key role in storytelling and audience engagement rather than just decoration.I believe clear communication and structured workflow lead to the best creative results. If you're looking for a reliable illustrator who can bring your ideas to life with professional quality and creative depth, feel free to get in touch. #ChildrenBookIllustration #BookCoverDesign #AmazonKDP #IngramSpark #ComicBookArt #WatercolorIllustration #MascotDesign #CharacterDesign #BackgroundArt #Storyboard #CustomIllustrations #PrintReady #IllustrationsExpert #DigitalPainting #TraditionalArt #VisualStorytelling #PublishingDesign #ProcreateArt #AdobePhotoshop #AdobeIllustrator #AdobeInDesign #Fresco #CanvaDesign #ConceptArt #DigitalIllustration #VectorArt #LineArt #2DIllustration #Fantasy #BookLayout

  • Storyboard
  • Illustration
  • Sketching
  • 2D Illustration
  • Freestyle Drawing
  • Book
  • Storybook
  • Book Cover
  • Book Cover Design
  • Vector Art
  • Children's Book Illustration
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Character Design
  • Ebook Design
Alex M.

New York, New York

$20/hr
4.9
38 jobs

I am an experienced storyboard illustrator, cartoonist, animator, writer, painter and all around talented guy. I work in vector, photoshop, do my own art direction and productions. I work with clients worldwide remote. Im quick and work well with art directors. Digital art is my specialty. No job is too small, willing to work with any client no matter their level of expertise

  • Storyboarding
  • Drawing
  • Illustration
  • Comics
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Character Design
  • Line Drawing
Kayla B.

Salamanca, New York

$25/hr
5.0
13 jobs

Hey I'm Kayla Butcher a 2D Animator, 2D Rigger, Storyboard Artist and Character Designer. I went to the Academy of Art University majoring in 2D Animation now having a Bachelors Degree. I also have an Associates Degree in Media and Technology Communications from C.A BOCES in Ellicotville, NY. I use Toon Boom Harmony for most of my projects but I also use Photoshop, Adobe Animate and Pencil2D. I've worked on 11 short films as an animator, character designer and storyboard artist. I'm involved in 4 animated pilots currently and work for YouTubers making simple animated videos for their channels. Let's create together!

  • Storyboard
  • Animation
  • Drawing
  • 2D Animation
  • Traditional Animation
  • 2D Art
  • 2D Design
David C.

Kings County, New York

$55/hr
4.9
143 jobs

I provide dynamic and informative art that serves your story and sells your product. My services include instruction manuals, ad illustrations, political cartoons, commercial storyboards, pitch decks, and comics. Efficiency, strong composition, flexibility, and attention to detail are my keys to creating effective and interesting illustrations. Illustrator/writer of Create Your Own Graphic Novel: A Guide For Kids, Sequential Artist for Givt Inc., Pilot44, Cat Crack Catnip, CreateTheRemarkable, Lead For America, Tage, Gush, Kaotica Corp, Forge Apollo, Chubb Insurance, and Pronto Comics, and lead artist on the FiveMics Trading Card Game. I provide instruction manual design, vector artwork, presentation boards, product concept design, and visual facilitation across a variety of fields, from trading card games to sound engineering to vacation advertising. 2D NFT Generative Art Projects on Ethereum and Solana: GoldenPups | Bballers Club | Ethside Mafia | Minimiracles, plus marketing comics, twitter banners, web imagery. SVA graduate with a Bachelor's of Fine Arts in Cartooning.

  • Storyboarding
  • Illustration
  • Sketching
  • Vector Art
  • Infographic
  • Caricature
  • Cartoon Art
  • Inking
  • 2D Illustration
  • Visual Communication
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • NFT Art
  • Comic Art
  • Instruction Manual
Stacy H.

Honeoye, New York

$60/hr
4.9
274 jobs

Top-rated, award-winning illustrator with over 10 years of experience in children's book illustration, visual storytelling, and character development - and as a self-publisher myself, I understand exactly what it takes to bring a story from concept to finished, print-ready book. You bring the story. I handle everything else. From character design to finished illustrations, text layout to print-ready files, I offer a complete cover-to-cover service that takes the stress out of the publishing process. I stay current on platform specs for Amazon KDP, Ingram Spark, Bookbaby, and more - so your book is done right. My art style is fun, colorful, and expressive, and I love pushing the limits of imagination. Cover-to-cover design process: Detailed project consultation - Character design- Sketching and dummy book layout - Text layout- Finished original illustrations- Print-ready files upon completion.

  • Drawing
  • Illustration
  • Children's Book Illustration
  • Comic Art
  • Character Design
  • Cartoon Art
  • Digital Art
  • Book
  • Formatting
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Layout Design
  • Kindle Direct Publishing
  • Book Layout
  • Page Layout Design
  • Adobe InDesign
Andrew K.

New York, New York

$52/hr
4.8
3 jobs

I am an avid and experienced visual artist based in NYC, open to work for storyboarding, illustration, visual development, graphic design, editing, motion design, and character animation (will update here with any job status changes that may come), and sometimes daydreaming! Has worked in entertainment and advertising. Past clients include Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, and Pepperidge Farms! Currently freelancing with Dtoons Productions, and other gigs! I am a highly motivated and results-oriented achiever, as well as a team player ready to collaborate and brainstorm. Can use Adobe Animate/Photoshop/Illustrator/AftereEffects/Premiere, Toonboom Harmony, ToonBoom Storyboard Pro, Clip Studio Paint, PowerPoint, Word, with communication tools like Outlook, Zoom, Teams, etc.

  • Storyboard
  • Animation
  • Illustration
  • Comics
  • 2D Design
  • Animation Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Character Animation
  • Visual Design

How it works

Post a job for free Post a job

Tell us what you need. Create your own job post or generate one with AI then filter talent matches.

Hire top talent fast

Consult, interview, and hire quickly, so you can meet the freelancers you're excited about.

Collaborate easily

Use Upwork to chat or video call, share files, and track project progress right from the app.

Payment simplified

Manage payments in one place with flexible billing options. Only pay for approved work, hourly or by milestone.

Don't just take our word for it

How do I hire a Storyboard Artist in New York on Upwork?

You can hire a Storyboard Artist in New York on Upwork in four simple steps:

  • Create a job post tailored to your Storyboard Artist project scope. We'll walk you through the process step by step.
  • Browse top Storyboard Artist talent on Upwork and invite them to your project.
  • Once the proposals start flowing in, create a shortlist of top Storyboard Artist profiles and interview.
  • Hire the right Storyboard Artist for your project from Upwork, the world's largest work marketplace.

At Upwork, we believe talent staffing should be easy.

How much does it cost to hire a Storyboard Artist?

Rates charged by Storyboard Artists on Upwork can vary with a number of factors including experience, location, and market conditions. See hourly rates for in-demand skills on Upwork.

Why hire a Storyboard Artist in New York on Upwork?

As the world's work marketplace, we connect highly-skilled freelance Storyboard Artists and businesses and help them build trusted, long-term relationships so they can achieve more together. Let us help you build the dream Storyboard Artist team you need to succeed.

Can I hire a Storyboard Artist in New York within 24 hours on Upwork?

Depending on availability and the quality of your job post, it's entirely possible to sign up for Upwork and receive Storyboard Artist proposals within 24 hours of posting a job description.