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I create handcrafted fantasy illustrations and character art — the kind that gives your world a visual identity, your characters a presence, and your project the polish it deserves. Every piece I deliver is researched, illustrated, and refined by hand — no shortcuts, no AI generation.
👇What can I help you with?👇
✔ Fantasy character design & concept art — for TTRPGs, board games, card games, and fiction books
✔ Narrative scene illustrations — key art, chapter headers, campaign spreads, encounter scenes
✔ Visual development & world-building — turning your ideas, lore, and mood into a coherent visual language
✔ Character portrait commissions — for D&D campaigns, RPG products, and fantasy publications
Why clients choose me:
✔ Proven game industry background
Award-winning illustrator with 5+ years working with game studios, publishers, and independent authors — including Wooga (June's Journey, $1B+ mobile game), Vampire: The Masquerade – Eternal Struggle, Ulisses Spiele, Ghostfire Gaming, and New York Times bestselling authors. My work is published in 5 released titles (2022–2025). I understand production pipelines and how to deliver assets that actually ship.
✔ Collaborative by default
As Lead Artist and Art Director on a fantasy roguelike, I managed a team of 3 artists and guided client direction at every stage. I'm a Top Rated freelancer on Upwork with extensive experience helping indie authors and studios clarify their vision. I ask the right questions early, flag issues before they become problems, and actively guide the creative process — not just execute a brief.
✔ Storytelling over decoration
I don't just render pretty characters. I research lore, study costume and anatomy, and build illustrations that carry narrative weight. Art that makes your audience feel the world is real.
✔Genuine craft
In a market increasingly flooded with generated images, I offer something rare: illustration built on years of study in anatomy, color theory, composition, and visual storytelling. I hold a BA in Design along with additional training at CGMA, Smirnov School, SmArt School, and CG Lab. The difference shows.
💻Software: Photoshop, Procreate, Blender, DAZ 3D
If you’re looking for a fantasy artist who can help you shape and visualize your world with strong storytelling and high-quality execution, I’d be happy to collaborate.
Tanya P.
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𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲. 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹.
I'm a top 10% branding strategist and designer on Upwork, specializing in high-impact Board Games, Card Games, cover art illustrations, and identity design for Brands, Authors, Board games, and modern digital businesses.
Helping authors, game creators, startups, and modern brands create bold visual identities that attract attention, communicate the right story, and feel professionally built from the first impression.
Specializing in branding, book cover design, board game design, packaging design, and brand identity systems. My work is best suited for clients who want custom visuals — not generic templates or basic graphic design.
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻:
• Logo and brand identity systems
• Fantasy & Fiction Book Covers (Amazon/KDP ready)
• Board Games and Cards Print or digital
• Social media assets and brand visuals)
• Visual Identity for Creators & Personal Brands
• High-end Photoshop compositions & artwork
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗴𝗲𝘁:
• Covers that instantly grab attention and increase clicks
• Visual storytelling that reflects your concept and audience
• Consistent, professional design across platforms
• Custom artwork built around your concept
• A clear visual direction based on your audience and market
• Print-ready and digital-ready files
• Strong typography, color, composition, and layout
• Fast turnaround with clear communication
𝗠𝘆 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵:
I combine creativity with strategy — every design decision is made to match your audience, genre, and positioning, not just to “look good.”
𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗜 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵:
• Board Game creators
• Founders and Creators building a recognizable brand
• Authors who want their book to stand out in crowded marketplaces
• brands that want visuals with personality, polish, and commercial appeal.
If you need a cover, brand identity, or game design system that feels unique and premium, send me your brief, and I’ll help shape it into something memorable.
📩 Let’s create something unforgettable.
Ali S.
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Hello, my name is Mohamed and I am a passionate and skilled 3D artist. With many years of experience in the industry, I specialize in creating realistic and visually stunning 3D models, animations, and visual effects.
I have a strong proficiency in industry-leading software such as Maya , Blender , Zbrush , Marvelous designer, substance painter. Also games engines like Unreal and Unity, allowing me to bring my creative ideas to life with precision and detail. My expertise lies in Sculpting, Modeling, Texturing, Lighting and rendering where I strive to deliver high-quality work that exceeds client expectations.
Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects, including Games, Production and 3D Printing also NFTs. This has allowed me to develop a versatile skill set and a keen eye for detail, ensuring that every project I undertake is executed with the utmost professionalism.
I am committed to delivering exceptional results and providing excellent communication and collaboration with clients. I am always eager to take on new challenges and push the boundaries of what is possible in the world of 3D art.
If you are looking for a dedicated and talented 3D artist to bring your ideas to life, I would be thrilled to work with you. Please feel free to reach out to discuss your project and how I can contribute to its success."
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I am an experienced illustrator, who can help you bringing your creative ideas to life.
My specialities are: UI illustration, Illustration for Infographics and Customer Journey Maps, Raster Illustraton, Vector Illustration/Animation, 2D Game Art (environment design, prop design), Blender 3D illustration.
I am here to help you bringing your creative ideas to life. I will go through the every step of the process with you to fit your brief and find the creative angle you're looking for. I can easily adapt to different art styles. Let's work together to help your project thrive!
Anna M.
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🌟 Skills ( Character and creature modeling sculpting texturing rigging and animations )
🌟 Tools ( Maya, substance painter, Blender, Topogun 2, Marmoset Toolbag 4, Zbrush )
➤ 3D Character Artist
Modeling, UV maps, Texturing, and rigging characters for games, animation, ads and video productions.
➤ 3D Sculpting Expert
Sculpting Highly details Characters, Creatures, items and Animals or anything thing organic or inorganic for 3D printing with water tight body proper wall thickness less supports usage.
Matching the exactly same reference using professional tools like Zbrush
➤ 3D Animation
Rigging the Creating or creatures for game ready engine or animation with basic till advance maya or blender rig systems add controller for easy animations and making any kind of animated videos for clients need.
➤ AI Videos
Using different AI models and tool to make AI videos while keeping the consistency, Characters and background throughout the video. using editing tools to keep video in a flow to match the script
Feel free to share your project details.
Saad A.
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$25/hr
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AI Video Ads and UGC Creatives Built for Paid Social
Need AI video ads that feel native to Meta and TikTok. Not generic AI footage stitched together without a strategy?
I create AI UGC ads, Meta and Facebook video ads, TikTok ads, YouTube Shorts, product demonstration videos, AI spokesperson content and cinematic product commercials for eCommerce brands, DTC companies, agencies, SaaS businesses and clinics.
$200K+ earned on Upwork | 340 jobs completed | 950+ hours worked
What I can create
✅ AI UGC video ads
✅ Meta, Facebook and Instagram ad creatives
✅ TikTok and YouTube Shorts ads
✅ eCommerce and Shopify product ads
✅ Direct-response video ads and VSL content
✅ AI spokesperson and avatar videos
✅ Product demonstration and explainer videos
✅ Cinematic AI commercials
✅ Hook, angle and CTA variations for creative testing
✅ Motion graphics, captions, sound design and final editing
My approach
I do more than generate attractive AI clips.
Every project is developed around:
✔ A clear advertising angle
✔ A strong opening hook
✔ Platform-native pacing
✔ Consistent characters and products
✔ Visual re-hooks and pattern interrupts
✔ Clear product benefits
✔ A direct call to action
✔ Multiple variations when creative testing is required
Production workflow
Concept and creative direction
Script breakdown and storyboard
AI character and scene development
Voiceover and lip-sync production
Video generation and animation
Editing, captions, music and sound design
Final delivery for Meta, TikTok or YouTube
Tools
Veo, Kling AI, Runway, HeyGen, ElevenLabs, ChatGPT, CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects.
Send me your product link, landing page, script or reference ads. I will recommend the strongest creative direction and production workflow before we begin.
Salman A.
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Freelance digital designer with 20+ years across brand design, web/UI, 2D illustration, motion graphics, and 3D visualization. Known for translating rough ideas into polished, client-ready deliverables with strong aesthetics, clear communication, and fast iteration. Fine arts foundation (oil on canvas) brings strong composition, color, and lighting to modern digital work.
What I Deliver for Upwork Clients
• Branding & marketing design: logos, brand kits, social creatives, posters, brochures, pitch/one-pagers
• Web & UI design: landing pages, web graphics, UI assets, icon sets, responsive layouts
• Motion graphics: animated banners, product promos, short explainer animations, text effects
• 3D visualization: product mockups, interiors/scenes, 3D assets and renders
• Illustration: technical illustrations, vector artwork, characters, stylized graphics
Core Skills
• Visual design, typography, layout systems, and print production
• Web/UI asset design and design handoff (export-ready specs and organized source files)
• Motion design fundamentals (timing, easing, compositing)
• 3D modeling, lighting, materials, and rendering
• Client collaboration: quick discovery, multiple concepts, revision control, and on-time delivery
Tools & Technologies
• Adobe: Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro (legacy: ImageReady)
• 3D: Autodesk 3ds Max, Autodesk Maya (plus: scene setup, lighting, materials, rendering)
• Video/Compositing (legacy): Apple Final Cut Pro, Shake, Eyeon Fusion
• Web: HTML, DHTML/CSS, JavaScript (legacy tools: Dreamweaver, Flash)
• Productivity: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Operating systems: Windows, macOS
Professional Experience
Freelance Graphic / Multimedia / Web Designer (Upwork & Direct Clients) | 2014 - Present
• Deliver end-to-end design for global clients: discovery, concept options, production, revisions, and final export (web/print/source).
• Create logos, brand identities, marketing collateral, and web graphics with consistent visual systems and reusable templates.
• Produce motion graphics and animated web banners for product promotions and campaigns.
• Build 3D visuals (models, scenes, renders) to support product storytelling and presentation-ready assets.
• Maintain client satisfaction through clear milestones, responsive communication, and organized file handoff.
Senior Graphic Designer, Ericsson India Pvt. Ltd. | 2014 (as listed on legacy resume) - Present (legacy listing)
• Designed websites, portfolios, logos, technical illustrations, posters, brochures/pamphlets, 3D models, and animated banners.
Contract Designer, Welco Infotech Pvt. Ltd. | 2008 - 2014
• Designed websites, portfolios, logos, pamphlets, and animated banners; contributed to client web properties.
Lead Graphic / Web Designer, Digital Hub India Pvt. Ltd. | 2007 - 2008
• Designed websites, portfolios, logos, and pamphlets; supported multiple web applications and client sites.
Contract Designer, Technology 9 Labs | 2006 - 2007
• Designed promotional website for a Discovery Channel series and created graphics/scenes/animations for Flash games.
Senior Web / Graphic Designer, Base 77 | 2004 - 2006
• Designed UI elements, themes, layouts, graphics, and text effects for multiple websites.
Web / Graphic Designer, SaysNetSoft | 2001 - 2004
• Created 3D models for mechanical tools/devices and designed multiple websites for client businesses.
3D Modeler / Animator, Arena Multimedia | 1999 - 2000
• Built product models and animations; trained students on 3ds Max, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
Fine Arts Foundation
Oil on canvas painter with a portfolio of 36+ works, including reproductions inspired by Old European masters. This background strengthens composition, color harmony, lighting, and detail in digital and 3D work.
Education & Training
• B.A. (Arts), Delhi University (1996 - 2000)
• Diploma in Painting and Fine Arts, Delhi Institute of Arts & Technical Education
• Advanced Diploma: 3D Studio Max, Adobe Photoshop, AutoCAD (Arena Multimedia)
• Advanced Diploma: 3D & Animation Technologies (MAAC Academy)
• Diploma: HTML/DHTML/JavaScript/VBScript (Oxford Institute)
• Advanced Diploma: Flash & Dreamweaver (legacy)
Nidhan S.
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Hello!
I suggest high-end vector illustrations and raster graphics so that your business achieves its marketing and visual goals.
I'm ready to discuss every single detail of your project to meet your expectations.
I can work in any style, from modern to graffiti to retro and vintage to typography and more.
I always stay on top of the latest techniques and design trends, so your project will always be fashionable and modern.
My directions are:
- Illustrations & Icons
- Logo & Brand Identity Creation
- Pixel Art
- Character Design
- NFT Art
- E-commerce Assets Design
- Print & Promotional Design
- Photo Retouching
- Amazon Store & Listing Design
Ani J.
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Looking for high-end, conversion-focused designs that boost your success? 10 years of our experience will help you hit your goals and your clients' hearts 💘.
We are Kolir - a team of creators specializing in Web Design, Graphic design, UI UX Design, UX Design and UX Audit, Logo creation, Ad Creatives, Banner design, Brand Identity Development, Front-end Development, and Motion graphics.
Yes, we're exactly the team that can take care of your project from scratch, based on your needs and requirements, to truly wow your audience with high-quality design solutions.
💫Our expertise includes:
🟣 Web design
🟣 Brand Identity development
🟣 UX Design
🟣 UI UX design
🟣 Logo creation
🟣 UI UX design
🟣 Banner Ads creation
🟣 Website design
🟣 Ad creatives - banners (both static and dynamic)
🟣 UX UI design, definitely!
🟣 Promo videos
🟣 Animations
🟣 Prototyping
🟣 Wireframing
🟣 Brand Collaterals
🟣 Marketing materials
And other design tasks of all shapes and sizes. Sounds crazy, but we have proven expertise in completing 1000+ successful projects.🤯
You can count on us in Graphic Design, Web Design, Landing Page Design, Brand Identity, Performance Advertising, Banner Development, User Interface (UI), User Experience (UX), Conversion-Oriented Layouts, Modern Website Design, Responsive Design, Digital Campaign Visuals, Promo Websites, Creative Visual Solutions, Marketing-Centric UI, Cross-Platform Web Interfaces, Interaction-Focused Design, Visual Branding Systems, and Ad Campaign Support.
💅 Our Achievements:
🐝 Best Website Design by DesignRush 2021
🐝 Top Advertising & Marketing Agencies by Clutch 2021
🐝 One of the most recommended firms in Ukraine by The Manifest 2021
We are experts in Figma, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, Cinema 4D, Sketch, and many other industry-leading tools. Furthermore, we have already generated 85K personified AI images and are experts in DALL-E, MidJourney, Creai, NanoBanana, OpenArt, and Stable Diffusion 🤖.
Glad to connect and clarify any questions you might have. Let's talk! 🤝
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I'm a digital artist with over 8 years of experience in designing characters and book cover illustration. I also have experience in 3D sculpting in ZBrush.