Character Illustration Projects Finder

I’m looking for an illustrator to create an emotional portrait of my father and his late father (my grandfather).

Requirements:

* Both persons in one image (I will provide photos)
* Style: realistic or slightly artistic (no cartoon)
* Mood: warm, respectful, emotional
* Optional: grandfather slightly in the background or in a symbolic/protective way

Details:

* High resolution (300 DPI, for print)
* Final files in PNG/JPG

Deadline:
August 15

Budget:
Open – quality is more important than price

Please include:

* Portfolio with portrait work
* Your price


German
Ich suche einen Illustrator für ein emotionales Portrait von meinem Vater und seinem verstorbenen Vater (mein Großvater).

Wunsch:

* Beide Personen zusammen (Fotos stelle ich bereit)
* Stil: realistisch oder leicht künstlerisch (kein Comic)
* Stimmung: warm, würdevoll, gerne leicht symbolisch
* Optional: Großvater etwas im Hintergrund / „beschützend“ dargestellt

Details:

* Hohe Auflösung (für Druck, mind. 300 DPI)
* Lieferung als PNG/JPG

Deadline:
15. August

Budget:
Offen – Qualität ist wichtiger

Bitte senden:

* Beispiele eurer Portraits
* Preisvorstellung

Skills: Photoshop, Illustrator, Illustration, Caricature & Cartoons, Visual Arts, Concept Art, Character Illustration, Digital Painting

Hello!

I am creating a 52-card Self-Care & Affirmation Deck called Vibrantly Healing: A Self-Care & Affirmation Deck and I am looking for an illustrator who can create cohesive, beautiful artwork for the entire deck.

Project Overview

The deck is designed specifically for women, with a focus on self-care, healing, mindfulness, self-love, emotional wellness, and personal growth.

Each card includes:

A self-care prompt or reflection question
A corresponding affirmation
A custom illustration on both the front and back of the card

I am seeking an artist who can create illustrations that feel warm, inviting, empowering, and emotionally resonant.

Art Style

I am looking for:

Semi-realistic digital illustrations
Painterly, soft brushwork
Warm and cozy aesthetic
Bohemian wellness vibe
Not cartoonish
Not hyper-realistic
Diverse facial expressions and body language
Consistent style throughout all 52 cards

Think:

Wellness journals
Self-care brands
Cozy lifestyle illustrations
Modern feminine empowerment artwork
Main Character

The deck primarily features:

A Black woman in her late 30s
Warm brown skin
Natural hair (varied styles throughout the deck)
Gold hoop earrings
Layered necklaces
Comfortable, stylish clothing in earth tones

The character should remain recognizable throughout the deck while appearing in different settings, outfits, poses, and activities.

Color Palette

Warm earth tones such as:

Sage green
Terracotta
Cream
Warm beige
Soft brown
Muted gold
Dusty rose

The artwork should feel calming, grounded, healing, and uplifting.

Important Requirement: Pose Variety

One of the most important aspects of this project is avoiding repetitive illustrations.

I want intentional variation across the deck, including:

Sitting
Standing
Walking
Stretching
Journaling
Drinking tea
Gardening
Dancing
Looking in a mirror
Practicing mindfulness
Nature walks
Resting
Creative activities
Sound healing
Boundary-setting moments
Celebratory moments

I do not want every image to look like the same woman sitting and journaling.

Settings

Examples include:

Cozy bedrooms
Living rooms
Reading nooks
Gardens
Parks
Nature trails
Coffee shops
Wellness spaces
Yoga studios
Outdoor picnic settings
Sunlit window scenes
Deliverables

Please provide:

High-resolution artwork suitable for professional card printing
Editable source files if available
Individual artwork files for each card
Consistent dimensions across all illustrations
Commercial usage rights
Card Dimensions

Final card size:

2.75" x 4.75" (70mm x 120mm)

Artwork should include appropriate bleed for professional printing.

Inspiration Words

The overall feeling should be:

Healing
Grounded
Peaceful
Empowering
Soft
Feminine
Intentional
Reflective
Warm
Soulful
Additional Information

I already have all 52 prompts, affirmations, and pose concepts developed. I will provide detailed creative direction for each card once the project begins.

When applying, please send examples of:

Character illustration work
Wellness or lifestyle illustrations
Diverse women represented in your artwork
Any card, oracle deck, affirmation deck, or book illustration projects you have completed

Goal: Create a beautiful, cohesive deck that feels like a daily companion for women who are prioritizing healing, self-care, self-love, and emotional wellness.

I love artwork from Smard.Art and similar artists.

Factory ready tech pack for a 14 inch plush toy with inserted sound box

Brand Identity Designer — Character Mascot, Logo System & Full Brand Kit

We need a complete brand identity built from scratch. Everything has to be production-ready, properly organized, and immediately usable without anyone having to chase you for missing files.

The brand already has a name, a tagline, and a visual direction. Your job is to execute that to a genuinely professional standard. Full details get shared once we're in conversation, but the brief is clear and the scope is fixed.

What you'll be designing

The palette is navy and royal blue as the two primary tones, with amber as the accent. There's a chibi astronaut mascot at the center of the brand — a small, expressive, fully illustrated character. This is the most important thing in the brief. It needs to be premium and detailed. Not clip-art. Not a stock character. Not AI-generated. The character needs to communicate focus, energy, and momentum, and it has to read clearly at favicon size and look great at hero scale. That range is the craft challenge.

There are two logo marks. The first is a full wordmark with the mascot alongside the product name. The second is a monogram where a letter and a rocket are merged into a single, unified symbol — not placed next to each other, but actually combined.

Both marks exist in multiple variants. All variants have to work.

Full deliverables list

Nothing on this list is optional.

Logo marks
- Full wordmark: horizontal lockup with mascot and name, light version and dark version
- Full wordmark: stacked variant, light and dark
- Wordmark only, no mascot, light and dark
- Monogram: letter and rocket merged as one mark, light and dark
- Mascot as a standalone illustration, usable on its own, with at least one primary pose

Typography
- Propose a primary and secondary font pairing
- Has to work across web, email, and marketing materials
- Deliver the font names, where to get them, license type, and guidance on when to use each

Brand guidelines PDF
- Full colour palette with exact hex codes — primary, secondary, accent, neutrals
- Typography hierarchy: sizes, weights, what goes where
- Clear space and minimum size rules for each logo mark
- Do's and don'ts with examples
- Background compatibility guide showing which logo works on which background

Marketing assets
- Social profile picture sized for LinkedIn, X, Reddit, and YouTube
- Social cover and banner templates for LinkedIn and X
- Email header for marketing and lifecycle emails
- Open Graph image at 1200x630px for social sharing previews
- A trust badge or seal — something that can carry a guarantee or credibility message on a landing page
- A simple branded post template frame for social content

File formats
- SVG, fully editable, for every mark and the mascot
- PNG with transparent background, high resolution
- WebP optimised for web
- Favicon in both .ico and SVG
- A Figma file with everything organised cleanly for the UI/UX designer handoff
- Files named clearly and structured in folders — not a zip of random files

How we work

You can come in with initial concepts and a mood board, or with a confident direction based on the brief and refine from there. Either works. What doesn't work is delivering a partial set or disappearing after the first file drop.

One revision round is included. Scope changes after agreement are not.

Who we're looking for

Someone who does character illustration and logo design together, not separately. If your portfolio is mostly wordmarks and icons with no original character work, this isn't the right project. If you use AI to generate mascots and call it illustration, don't apply.

In your proposal, show us character-based or mascot logo work. Show us a complete brand system you've handed off, not just a logo. Tell us your milestone breakdown and what you'd charge.

No portfolio with character illustration work means no conversation.

Application questions

1. Show two or three mascot or character-based logos you've designed. What was the brief and how did you approach the character?

2. When you hand off a brand system to an engineer, a UI/UX designer, and a marketer at the same time, how do you organise the files and documentation so each of them can actually use it without coming back to you with questions?

3. A character needs to work at 16x16px as a favicon and also large enough to be a hero illustration. Walk me through how you approach designing for both ends of that range.

I would like to hire someone to help me do the illustrations for my book. It's a gift for Father's Day and I have the concept of each page done, along with the text, I just need the illustrations for the actual pages themselves (14 pages total). I have (poorly done AI with character drift issues) to use as a mock up for each page and can provide the attached dedication page for what to model the following pages from. Is this something you can do and how long would it take and what would the cost be? The output as PDF is fine.

Hello,

My name is Natani Oliveira and I am developing a premium children's clothing brand called AGB – Agentes de Bendición.

I already have two fully defined collections and a third collection currently in development. The brand identity, concept, colors, and main products are already established.

At this stage, I am looking for technical support to transform my designs into professional tech packs and develop oversized children's patterns for ages 2 to 6.

I would like to know:
• How your process works;
• What information you would need from me;
• Whether you have experience with children's wear;
• And the approximate cost of this service.

Thank you very much for your time. I look forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards,

Natani Oliveira
AGB – Agentes de Bendición

Project Title:
Lead Character Concept Artist – New Animal Universe IP Brand

Project Description:
I am seeking a premier 2D Character Concept Artist to help establish the visual identity for an upcoming Animal Universe IP Brand.

The project involves creating a flagship, highly stylized animal character that seamlessly blends natural wildlife features with a sharp, tactical/survivalist streetwear aesthetic. This is not a generic cartoon or mascot—the character needs to look wise, altered, and uniquely fitted to a premium, stylized world. The final artwork will be used immediately for apparel lines, brand merchandise, and media.

To protect the intellectual property of this universe, specific character details, reference sheets, and lore will only be shared with the selected artist.

Scope of Work (Phase 1):
The immediate focus is locking in the definitive visual style guide using our flagship character.

Deliverables:
High-Resolution 2D Character Graphic: A polished, full-body design wearing detailed tactical/survival gear.

Production-Ready Master Files: Scalable vector format (.AI, .EPS, or high-res layered file) optimized for vibrant apparel printing.

Color Blueprint: High-contrast coloring designed to pop perfectly on dark merchandise backgrounds.

Ideal Skills:
Anthropomorphic Character Illustration: Experience drawing stylized animals wearing clothing, gear, or urban streetwear.

Merchandise/Apparel Design: An understanding of clean line work that translates beautifully to screen printing.

Professional Communication: Strict adherence to a 24-to-48-hour response window.

This is Phase 1 of a major long-term project with 26 additional characters to develop once this master style is locked. All animal concepts are already established, so you will not be designing from scratch; instead, you will use these predefined foundations to unify the art style and perfect each character for the universe. Please share your portfolio showcasing consistent character lineups or apparel graphics.
***Please provide your best competitive bid for Phase 1. I am looking for a long-term partner and will be evaluating bids based on portfolio quality, communication reliability, and project rate. ***
Looking forward to your bids!

Skills: Graphic Design, Illustrator, Illustration, Concept Design, Caricature & Cartoons, Concept Art, 2D Animation, Digital Art, Character Illustration, Character Design

I’m looking for an illustrator to create an original artwork piece for a premium combat sports rashguard brand called NOMAD Fightwear.

The concept is based on Heracles/Hercules wrestling the Nemean Lion from Greek mythology. This will be the main back artwork for a rashguard and potentially the flagship design of the brand.

The artwork should feel powerful, ancient, and premium — not cartoonish. I want it to combine the feel of Greek mythology, ancient sculpture/vase art, tattoo-style linework, and modern combat sports energy.

The key image I want is Heracles grappling/wrestling the Nemean Lion, ideally with Heracles controlling the lion in a wrestling-style front headlock or dominant clinch position. It should feel like a mythological combat scene, but still translate well onto fightwear.

Style Direction:

Ancient Greek / mythological aesthetic
Strong tattoo-style or engraved linework
Premium streetwear feel
Powerful anatomy and movement
Suitable for printing on the back of a rashguard
Dynamic but not overly cluttered
Could draw inspiration from Greek statues, pottery, heroic myth scenes, and traditional combat sports grappling positions

Important:
This must be an original illustration. Please do not copy existing Hercules/Nemean Lion artwork, statues, or copyrighted images directly. Reference images can be used for inspiration only.

Deliverables:

Final high-resolution artwork suitable for apparel printing
Transparent background version
Layered file if possible: PSD, AI, or similar
PNG/JPEG preview files
Commercial usage rights included
Ideally artwork that can later be adapted into a full rashguard design

What I’m Looking For:
I’m looking for someone who understands dramatic character illustration, mythology, anatomy, and apparel graphics. Experience with tattoo-style art, fightwear, streetwear, or sports apparel is a bonus.

This first job is for the main illustration only. If the result is strong, there may be follow-up work for the full rashguard layout, sleeve graphics, typography, and future mythology-themed designs.

To Apply, Please Include:

Examples of your best character or mythology-style illustration work
Any tattoo, apparel, or combat sports design work
A quick note on how you would approach Heracles wrestling the Nemean Lion
Whether you can provide layered files and commercial rights
Your estimated turnaround time

I’m after something bold, premium, and memorable — the kind of artwork that could become the identity of the first major NOMAD Fightwear release.

I’m building an original multimedia property and already have a solid vision for the storyline, the overall look, and the sonic atmosphere. Now I want to surround that core with the right creative partners.

My first priority is to bring on:
• a Writer who can expand the plot, craft compelling character backstories, and polish natural-sounding dialogue;
• a Concept Artist able to translate written ideas into evocative key art that nails the tone and color language;
• a Character Designer who can turn those concepts into production-ready sheets showing attitude poses, expressions, and turnaround views.

Because the story, visuals, and audio are all mapped out at a high level, you’ll be working from a detailed brief yet still have room to inject your own flair. Collaboration will be tight—expect quick feedback loops and regular check-ins over your preferred digital workspace (Procreate, Photoshop, Clip Studio, Final Draft, or similar tools all welcome).

Core deliverables
– Writer: scene-by-scene outline, full script draft, final dialogue pass
– Concept Artist: 6–8 mood pieces plus a refined style guide
– Character Designer: model sheets for the main cast, exploratory silhouettes for supporting roles

If your portfolio shows you can hit emotional beats, visual cohesion, and high production polish, I’d love to see it. Tell me which of the three roles above you’re targeting, link your strongest relevant work, and note your typical turnaround time. Let’s craft something unforgettable together.

Skills: Animation, Illustration, Caricature & Cartoons, Visual Arts, Creative Writing, Concept Art, Character Illustration, Character Design

We're building Vault Run, a social-deduction push-your-luck card game about a crew of masked robbers cracking a bank vault — where some players are secretly undercover cops trying to make the heist fail. Think Saboteur meets Flip 7 with a playful heist-caper tone.

We have the full game design, rules, and card list finished. We now need a talented illustrator/card designer to bring it to life visually for a print-and-play release (with possible retail print run to follow).

Our brand mascot is a masked raccoon bandit, and the visual tone is cartoonish and fun, not gritty — a lighthearted caper, closer to Looney Tunes than Heat. Core palette is heist green and gold, with alarm red and steel blue as accents.
What we need

Card face templates for 4 card types (cash/loot, heat, tools, roles) — a clean, consistent layout system with clear iconography.
Card back design (single shared back, since cards are played face-down).
Roughly 6–10 spot illustrations in a consistent style: the raccoon mascot (a few poses/expressions), tool icons (lockpick, smoke bomb, crowbar, getaway car, wire cutters, inside tip), and role art.
Box / logo lockup using our existing wordmark direction.
Final files print-ready (CMYK, bleed, 300 DPI) and laid out for standard poker-size cards (2.5" × 3.5").

What we'll provide

Complete rulebook and full card list with all text and quantities.
Brand brief: mascot concept, palette (hex values), tone, and tagline.
Reference mockups of our current draft cards and an initial raccoon mascot concept.

Ideal candidate

Portfolio showing tabletop / card game work (please highlight relevant pieces).
Strong character illustration with a clean, appealing cartoon style.
Experience preparing print-ready files for card manufacturers (e.g. The Game Crafter, MakePlayingCards, or a traditional printer).
Bonus: experience with card-game layout systems and iconography, not just one-off illustrations.

To apply, please include

A link to your portfolio, with 2–3 specific pieces most relevant to this style.
A one-line note on your experience with print-ready card files.
Your estimated timeline and fixed-price quote for the scope above (or your hourly rate if you'd prefer to scope it together).
Optional but appreciated: a quick sentence on how you'd approach our raccoon mascot — we love collaborators with a point of view.

We're excited to work with someone who's enthusiastic about games and can help us make Vault Run look as fun as it plays. Looking forward to seeing your work!

I would like a single, hand-drawn ink portrait of my daughter to present at her upcoming birthday. The look I’m after is realistic and strictly black-and-white; no colour washes or mixed media, just confident, expressive line work and tonal shading that captures her likeness and personality.

I’ll provide a high-resolution reference photograph—the pose and expression should match that image—and can share a few extra shots so you can understand her features and character better. Beyond that, I’m happy to give you artistic latitude on composition, background treatment and texture so long as the final piece feels timeless and gift-worthy.

Deliverables
• One original ink drawing on quality illustration paper (A4 or A3)
• A high-resolution, colour-accurate scan (at least 600 dpi) ready for printing or social sharing
• Safe, well-protected shipping of the physical artwork, or confirmation of digital-only delivery if preferred

Once I receive the scan, I’ll check likeness and clarity; after that, any small tweaks can be handled before you ship or send the final file. I’m aiming for a two-to-three-week turnaround but can adjust if your process needs a little more breathing room. If this feels like a project you’d enjoy, please show me comparable ink portraits from your portfolio and outline your timeline.

Skills: Photoshop, Illustrator, Illustration, Caricature & Cartoons, Character Illustration, Drawing Artist

# Mascot Character — Designer Brief

## Project

Animated mascot character built in Rive for a web + mobile product.
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## Character outfits

The character has 4 outfits, each paired with a specific hairstyle. Outfit and hairstyle always change together — they are not independent.

| # | Time | Outfit | Hair |
|---|------|--------|------|
| 1 | Night | Pastel star pyjamas, unicorn slippers | Messy loose, multicolour pastel |
| 2 | Morning | White crop top, lavender joggers, white sneakers, towel + water bottle | High messy bun |
| 3 | Day (home) | Oversized t-shirt, plaid joggers, rainbow socks | Two space buns |
| 4 | Work | Black polo, beige trousers, heels, watch, notebook | Long straight silver |

**Implementation:** Each outfit+hair combination is a separate **swap asset** set in Rive. The base rig and all animations are identical across all 4 looks — only the visual layers change. Switching is done via a single input from code: `outfitIndex` (Number, values 0–3).

All 4 reference images are provided by the client.
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## Deliverables

### 1. Character illustration (if not provided by client)

Two versions of the same character:
- **Full body** — standing, ~3:4 aspect ratio, for desktop sidebar
- **Bust** — head + shoulders only, circular crop works, for mobile header

Style: friendly, modern, gender-neutral. Not childish, but approachable. Clean lines, limited color palette (3–4 colors max).

### 2. Rive file (`mascot.riv`)

One file containing:
- **Artboard 1:** `fullbody` — full body version, desktop
- **Artboard 2:** `bust` — head + shoulders, mobile

Both artboards share the **same State Machine** named exactly: `MascotSM`

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## Goal: maximum liveliness

The character must feel **alive at all times** — even when nothing is happening. A static or barely-moving character defeats the purpose. Every layer below contributes to this.

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## Animations required (phase 1)

### Always-on (built into idle, run regardless of state)

| Animation | Description |
|-----------|-------------|
| **Breathing** | Chest/body rises and falls slowly. Period ~3–4s. Subtle. |
| **Blinking** | Natural random blink every 2–6 seconds. Occasionally double-blink. Eyelids fully close and reopen in ~150ms. This is mandatory — a character that never blinks feels dead. |
| **Micro idle movement** | Very slight body sway or floating (±2–3px). Gives weight and life even when nothing else is happening. |

### States in State Machine `MascotSM`

| State | Trigger | Description |
|-------|---------|-------------|
| `idle` | default | All always-on animations active. Character is calm and present. Loops. |
| `talking` | boolean input `talking = true` | Mouth moves (open/close cycle), slight head bob, body leans slightly forward. Blinking continues. Loops while true. |
| `happy` | boolean input `happy = true` | Big smile, eyes light up (squint happy), small jump or bounce, maybe hands up. Plays once, returns to idle. |
| `sad` | boolean input `sad = true` | Droops, frown, eyes go down. Slow exhale movement. Plays once, returns to idle. |

### Eye + head tracking

Eyes and head follow the mouse cursor continuously.

Implemented via two **Number inputs** in the state machine:
- `mouseX` — range 0.0 to 1.0 (0 = left edge, 1 = right edge)
- `mouseY` — range 0.0 to 1.0 (0 = top, 1 = bottom)

Eyes move within natural range (not 180°). Head follows with slight lag — max ±15° horizontal, ±8° vertical. Eye tracking and blinking must work simultaneously.

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## State Machine inputs (exact names — must match)

The developer connects these from code. Names are case-sensitive.

| Name | Type |
|---------------|---------|
| `talking` | Boolean |
| `happy` | Boolean |
| `sad` | Boolean |
| `mouseX` | Number |
| `mouseY` | Number |
| `outfitIndex` | Number |

---

## Technical requirements

- Export format: `.riv` (Rive runtime format)
- Rive version: latest stable
- No external fonts or assets embedded — self-contained file
- Both artboards in one `.riv` file
- File size target: under 2MB
- Test playback in Rive viewer before delivery

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## What client will provide

- Reference images for character style (happy/sad emotion examples)
- PNG Character
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## Timeline expectation

Phase 1 (this brief): character + 4 states + eye tracking.

Please take a look at the file and let us know:

* Whether you’re interested in participating in the project
* Your estimated pricing
* Your expected turnaround time
* Approximately how much of the project you would be comfortable taking on

Feel free to ask any questions if you need additional information.

I am creating a range of educational clip-on learning panels for babies and toddlers.
I require simple, colourful, modern vector illustrations.

Style:
Friendly
Clean
Educational
Suitable for ages 0–4
Inspired by Montessori and modern nursery aesthetics
Consistent character design across all panels

Deliverables:
Editable vector files (AI/SVG)
Full Commercial rights included
High-resolution PNG exports

Examples below

I am interested in a human artist (no AI, please) who can help me with a project I am working on. I am seeking help from an artist who can channel 90's LA street art and graffiti to help me create a logo/label for my pseudonym, "Malfeasor." I need to know that I would retain all intellectual property and artist rights to the product. I would like to use the attached image as a reference but I would like the lettering more exaggerated. The impression should be dark and moody, with a little bit of fun. If this sounds good to you, can you please give me a quote and let me know your thoughts and timelines?

• Do you use AI at all in your processes?
• Is your work original?
• Would I retain all intellectual property rights to the finished product?

I’m looking for a skilled illustrator to create a custom Sun Wukong (Monkey King) illustration to be used as the main back graphic for a premium BJJ / grappling rashguard under my brand NOMAD Fightwear.

This is not a generic t-shirt graphic job. I want a strong, premium, dynamic illustration that showcases a key aspect/event of Sun Wukong's story and Journey to the West.

1) Concept

The design will feature Sun Wukong in a dynamic grappling/wrestling-inspired pose. The artwork should feel powerful, striking, and visually memorable: something that works well on the back of a rashguard and stands out as a flagship design.

The overall tone I’m after is:

bold and powerful
premium
dynamic and athletic
ancient / mythological feel
suitable for combat sports apparel
visually clean enough to print well on a rashguard
not cheesy or cartoonish

2) Style Direction

I’m open to styles within this range, but the piece should feel like a high-quality apparel illustration rather than a generic fan art piece.

Possible influences:

premium streetwear graphic feel
tattoo / line-art influence
ancient Chinese / mythological elements
combat sports energy

I already have reference images and concept material that I can provide to help guide the illustration.

3) What I need

Please create:

1 custom Sun Wukong illustration
intended as the main back graphic for a rashguard
transparent background preferred
composition suitable for apparel printing
clean enough for potential use in sublimation printing


4) Deliverables

Please include:

high-resolution final artwork
PNG with transparent background
editable/source file if possible (PSD, AI, or layered file preferred)
commercial usage rights
2–3 rounds of revisions
files suitable for handing off to a rashguard designer/manufacturer
Ideal designer / illustrator

I’m looking for someone with experience in one or more of the following:

character illustration
apparel graphics
streetwear graphics
tattoo-style illustration
mythology-inspired artwork

Bonus if you have worked on:

sportswear
combat sports brands
BJJ / MMA apparel
bold back graphics for clothing

Important

Please apply only if you can show examples of illustration work, especially character-based or apparel-based work.

When applying, please answer these 3 questions:

1) Have you created custom character illustrations before?
2) Have you done artwork for apparel, streetwear, or sportswear?
3) If you were illustrating Sun Wukong for a premium grappling rashguard, how would you approach the design?

**READ BEFORE BID. YOUR BID PRICE IS FINAL. NO CHANGE ALLOWED.***
Must know Spine Pro

We need reusable 2D cartoon characters - one male and one female- designed as separate body parts for skeletal animation and some actions like climbing, crawling, jumping etc in Spine Pro

For Spine Pro, Deliverables are:
CharacterName.spine
CharacterName.png
CharacterName.atlas
CharacterName.json

CharacterName.spine
CharacterName.png
CharacterName.atlas
CharacterName.json

the character must be: root fixed
bones move

All future characters created under this project must be compatible with previously created animations.

Designer must provide Spine source files along with exported runtime files.

Final payment is released only after successful import and testing inside the web application.
Rest discussed in chat.

Skills: Animation, Illustration, 3D Animation, 2D Animation, 2D Game Art, 2D Drawing, 3D Rigging, Character Illustration, Character Design

Looking for junior 2D artists to check sets of AI-generated images of anime/fantasy characters. You need to find errors and fix them in Photoshop or other gfx editor.

In rare cases you can throw out an image as unfixable.

Requirements:

1. some skill drawing by hand + understanding of anatomy (the most common error is broken/missing/extra/deformed fingers). You need to have formal training as an artist. If you never drew a human portrait/figure by hand, you won't be able to fix these images or understand where anatomy is broken and how it should be instead

2. pedantic/attentive personality type, to spot errors like in a Hidden Object game

3. use keyboard shortcuts in Photoshop (or other tool of your choice). This will drastically increase your speed and earning, as I can give repeat jobs like this


Each image set is about 100 pictures. I'm generally ready to pay $1 per image checked/fixed, so you can bid $100. Fixing an image should take 5-15 minutes. So, the workload is about 20 hours, or 2-3 work days, and approx resulting earnings per hour about $6-10.

I will send you more details and image fixing examples before accepting your bid.

I need to hire at least a dozen people for this, and I will keep hiring you for repeat jobs if everything goes fine.

Skills: Graphic Design, Photoshop, Illustration, Caricature & Cartoons, 2D Game Art, 2D Drawing, Adobe Photoshop, Character Illustration, Drawing Artist, AI Image Editing

I’m looking for a bold, memorable logo that instantly signals “gaming.” Think modern esports flair—clean lines, vibrant energy, and a design that will stand out on screens large and small.

Here’s what I need:
• A fully original concept in a gaming style.
• High-resolution files (AI, EPS, PNG, JPG) plus versions sized for Twitch, YouTube, and social media avatars.
• A short note on the concept’s rationale, including color and typography choices.

Feel free to explore character or avatar mascots, iconic game elements, or striking abstract forms—whichever best captures the competitive, high-impact spirit of gaming.

I’ll be reviewing entries for originality, clarity at different sizes, and how well the design feels at home in today’s gaming ecosystem. Show me your best idea, and let’s create a logo players will rally behind!

Skills: Graphic Design, Logo Design, Photoshop, Illustrator, Branding, Animation, Illustration, Digital Art, 2D Game Art, Character Illustration

As I develop Axie, an iOS wellness app, I need a talented illustrator to bring our virtual axolotl character to life. The app is a Tamagotchi-style nutrition tracker where users nurture Axie, whose mood and growth respond to their eating, hydration, and activity habits. Axie is central to the user experience, appearing in various emotional states and outfits throughout the day. The art must immediately evoke warmth and attachment, appealing to adults 18–45 seeking a softer, more emotional alternative to traditional nutrition apps. Our target audience is similar to Finch, Habitica, and Duolingo users.
Axie's world should feel alive — beyond the character itself, I'm looking to ship v1 with background environments that reflect Axie's emotional state, and (ideally) subtle Lottie animations for each mood.
About the character — Axie
Species: Axolotl (the smiling pink-purple aquatic salamander with feathery gills)
Personality:

Gentle, curious, slightly clumsy
Warm but not loud
Expressive eyes — feels like they really see you
Wears emotions visibly; no poker face
Cozy energy, like a small kitchen plant that's somehow also your friend

Age vibe: ageless, but emotionally feels like a curious 4-year-old in the body of a soft little creature.
Color: classic axolotl pink-purple as the default, with subtle gradient/translucency in the skin and lighter pink feathery gills. Open to designer proposing 2-3 palette variations so we can compare.
What makes Axie lovable:

Soft, rounded body — no sharp edges
Big black dot eyes with a single highlight
Tiny mouth that turns up at the corners by default
Branching gill "feathers" on either side of the head (3-4 per side)
Short stubby legs
A slight wobble / weight to the body — looks huggable
DELIVERABLES
1. Character bible — 5 mood variants
The same Axie character, drawn in five distinct emotional states. Each one should be unmistakable at a glance, even at small sizes (the character appears in iPhone widgets and on the Apple Watch).
The 5 moods:

Happy — eyes curved into "happy crescents," wide smile, slight bounce energy, possibly small floating hearts or sparkles
Content — eyes open and calm, soft smile, relaxed posture, "comfortable" energy
Hungry — eyes a little wide and pleading, mouth slightly open or licking lips, looking toward viewer, maybe a thought bubble with food
Sleepy — eyes mostly closed (just slits), soft yawning mouth, body slouching slightly, "Z"s optional but welcome
Sad — eyes wider with a small tear or droopy lower lids, mouth turned down at corners, body sunken slightly, gills drooping a bit

2. Turnaround sheet
Axie in neutral/content mood, shown from:

Front view
3/4 front view
Side view
3/4 back view
Back view

Used as a reference for future poses and 3D modeling if we ever go that direction.
3. Background scenes (5 environments)
Five painted environment scenes, each matched to one of Axie's moods. The world should reflect Axie's emotional state so when their mood changes, the habitat does too. Style should match the character.

Happy scene — bright, warm, possibly sunlit tank with floating bubbles or sparkles
Content scene — default cozy habitat, warm and welcoming
Hungry scene — tank with an empty food bowl visible, slightly muted lighting
Sleepy scene — night habitat, dim warm lighting, maybe distant stars or moon visible through water
Sad scene — overcast / grey atmosphere, slightly dimmer, "rainy day" feel

Each background should:

Be designed for portrait orientation (iPhone)
Work behind Axie at any of the character's poses
Be delivered as PNG at minimum 2732×2048 (covers all iPhone/iPad sizes)
Include the layered source file

4. Layered/rigged source file
Body parts as separate layers:

Head
Body (torso)
Left/right gills
Left/right legs
Eyes
Mouth
Color/shading overlays

This lets us animate the character (blinking, mouth movement, body bobbing) without redrawing every frame. Optional bonus: deliver in Rive format if you're comfortable with it.
5. Color palette document
The exact colors used (hex codes) for:

Default Axie body
Gills
Eye color
Mouth/tongue
Highlights/shadows

Plus 2-3 alternate Axie color schemes for future unlockable variants (e.g. "golden axolotl," "leucistic white axolotl," "wild type brown").
6. Animation (Lottie or Rive)

5 idle loops — one per mood, ~2-3 seconds each, seamlessly looping (e.g. happy = gentle bounce + sparkles, sleepy = slow swaying + slow blink, sad = slumped slow breathing, etc.)
2 action animations — eating (1-2 seconds, plays when meal is logged) and drinking (1-2 seconds, plays when water is logged)
Optional: mood transition animations (smooth interpolations between moods)

Delivery format: Lottie JSON files (one per animation), or a single Rive file containing all states + transitions.

DESIGN STYLE
Yes, like this
Suggested reference vibe (you can adapt or replace):

Finch (Self-Care Pet) character style — soft, warm, illustrated
Duolingo's Duo (especially the gentler emotional moments)
Studio Ghibli small creatures (Soot Sprites, Kodama, totoros)
Modern children's book illustration (e.g., Oliver Jeffers, Beatrice Alemagna)
Indie iOS pet/wellness apps (cute but not infantile)

Not like this

Stiff vector mascots (too "corporate logo")
Overly anime/big-eye style (we want emotional, not stylized-cute)
Photorealistic 3D rendered axolotls (uncanny, loses the warmth)
Heavy black outlines (too cartoon-y)
Pixel art (we like it, but not for this project)
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
The character design should evoke an 'aww' reaction and sustain emotional appeal across frequent daily interactions.

I'm seeking a talented artist to create realistic illustrations of hero characters for an action book. The illustrations will depict the heroes in dynamic action poses and intense battle scenes.

Requirements:
- Realistic art style
- Action and battle scene poses

Ideal skills:
- Strong background in character design
- Experience with action-oriented illustrations
- Ability to convey emotion and movement realistically

Please include a portfolio showcasing relevant work.

Skills: Illustrator, Illustration, Visual Arts, 2D Drawing, Character Illustration, Character Design

I'm an indie developer publishing a slot game, and I need an experienced game artist to take my existing art and elevate it to a professional, publishable standard. The current assets are close but not quite there, and I'm looking for someone with a strong eye to clean them up and improve the quality and consistency.
The main focus is the symbol art — refining/redoing the premium symbols as high-resolution work with source files, matching and lifting my existing style. There may also be animation involved, so if you do animation as well, that's a plus and worth mentioning.
I already have all the concepts and current assets ready to share, and I'd love to walk you through what I have so you can tell me how you'd approach it. There's ongoing work across a couple of games if it goes well.
Game art or iGaming/slot experience is a big plus. If you've got relevant examples to share, even better.

I am looking for someone to Create a fully fledged, Detailed and Fitting Cosplay of Starlight - Billy Kid, a Character from Zenless Zone Zero. This character has 3d Accessories that need to be 3d Printed and Clothes that can be close to accurate.

The 3d Models, if needed, are obtainable from Cults3D and Can be Bought for Cheap or you can login to my Account, which has already bought them. I hope to obtain this Cosplay before the end of the Year to Attend conventions that will start in 2027. If you have any Questions, please feel free to ask.

Skills: 3D Rendering, 3D Modelling, 3D Design, 3D Printing, Costume Design, 3D CAD, 3D Visualization, Character Illustration, Cosplay, Character Design

I’m putting together a character-driven drama and need fresh faces who are genuinely excited about storytelling on screen. The project centers on a short film, but some scenes and behind-the-scenes moments will also be repurposed for quick ads and Instagram stories, so you’ll get exposure across multiple formats.

I’m casting for every tier of the production: the emotional core of our lead roles, the vital supporting parts that hold the narrative together, and the background extras that bring the world to life. Whether you have seasoned experience or raw enthusiasm, if you can embody believable characters and take direction well, I’d love to see what you can do.

What to send me
• A current headshot (no heavy filters, please)
• A brief self-tape: 60–90 seconds of any dramatic monologue you feel connected to
• A link to past work or social media reels, if available
• Your general availability over the next six weeks

The team will review submissions as they arrive and invite shortlisted talent to a quick online read-through before locking the cast. Once confirmed, you’ll receive the script pages, shooting schedule, and usage release covering the short film, promotional ads, and social clips.

If you’re passionate about drama and ready to help create something memorable, hit submit—I’m excited to see your performance.

Skills: Data Entry, Fashion Modeling, Creative Writing, Casting, Acting, Film Production, Character Illustration, Film Editing, Character Design

My client is after window signage for there business. They need

3x 2000mm height x 900mm width.

Cartoon/ gaming illustrations to fit with the Trading Collectibles business of cards.

Job Description:

I’m looking for a detail-oriented vector designer/illustrator to help clean up and organize existing, custom SVG illustrations that I’m creating through svgai.org.

The illustrations are being used for child-facing therapeutic/psychoeducational materials, so the style needs to remain warm, clear, emotionally safe, and consistent. The AI-generated SVGs are usually close to what I need, but they often have a few awkward or “funky” areas that need human cleanup. I do not need a full redesign. I need someone who can preserve the existing style while making the files cleaner, more usable, and easier to work with.

This would ideally become an ongoing working relationship. To start, I’d like to do a paid trial with one SVG file that contains four character poses.

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For the first trial project, I need:

*Clean up the provided SVG while preserving the existing character style, colors, expressions, and overall look
*Correct awkward AI-generated details such as odd linework, strange edges, clothing artifacts, hair fragments, or inconsistent details
*Remove unnecessary hidden objects, stray marks, duplicate paths, clipping leftovers, or messy AI fragments
*Organize the SVG into clear, understandable layers/groups
*Separate each of the four character poses so they can be moved, edited, and exported individually
*Export each character as an individual transparent PNG
*Provide a cleaned master SVG with all four poses
*Provide individual SVGs for each pose if possible
*Deliver the files with simple, consistent file names so they are easy to organize

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Preferred deliverables:

*Master SVG
*Individual SVGs
*Transparent PNGs (3000px tall)
*Cleanup notes, if relevant

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Important style notes:

*Please do not reinterpret or redraw the characters in a different style.
*Please preserve the overall look and emotional tone of the original illustration.
*The goal is careful cleanup, production prep, organization, and export—not a new illustration concept.

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The ideal freelancer:

*Is comfortable editing AI-generated SVG files
*Has strong vector cleanup skills
*Can work in Illustrator, Inkscape, Affinity Designer, or another vector program
*Understands how to organize layers/groups in a way that makes files easier to reuse
*Has good attention to small visual details
*Can preserve an existing illustration style rather than over-designing it
*Is open to ongoing, as-needed work over time
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To apply, please include:

*A brief note about your experience cleaning up SVG/vector files
*What software you would use
*Whether you prefer fixed-price or hourly work for this kind of task
*Your estimated cost or time for cleaning up one SVG file with four character poses (screenshot attached)
*One or two examples of similar vector cleanup, character illustration, or production-prep work if available

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I’m open to fixed-price or hourly for the trial. If the workflow is a good fit, I expect to have more SVG cleanup and export work over time.

Thank you!

I need a 3D animated video based on colorful children's storybooks.

Requirements:
- 3D animation style
- Educational content
- Character voice-over in one language

Ideal Skills and Experience:
- Proficiency in 3D animation software
- Experience in creating engaging educational content for kids
- Voice-over talent or access to voice-over services

Please provide samples of previous work and estimated delivery time.
https://youtu.be/sbHBiJprqK8?si=c66ZgeNfBBb1ncQK is one such animated video live on our youtube channel

Skills: Video Services, 3D Rendering, Animation, After Effects, 3D Modelling, 3D Animation, Voice Over, Character Illustration, 3D Graphic Design, Character Design

I'm looking for an anime-style illustration to be added to my motorcycle tank. The picture should feature:

- Luffy in Gear 5 form, smiling in the center
- The other 9 Straw Hat crew members around him
- The Going Merry and Thousand Sunny
- The Straw Hat Pirates flag
- Ocean background
- On the back wheel cover will also need to have the strawhats logo with the ocean background.

Ideal skills and experience:
- Proficiency in anime-style art
- Experience with character illustrations and dynamic compositions
- Attention to detail for including multiple elements (characters, ships, flag)
- Ability to create a vibrant ocean background

Please provide samples of similar work.

Skills: Graphic Design, Illustrator, Illustration, Caricature & Cartoons, 2D Animation, Digital Art, 2D Game Art, Character Illustration

Hi,

I need help creating a Fashion Design portfolio of around 35 pages. The deadline is June 14th. I will provide all the content; I mainly need help with the layout and presentation.

The portfolio needs to be created in Adobe InDesign. Would you be able to complete it by then?

Job Description:
We're looking for a talented illustrator to create engaging, detailed, and fun artwork for a printed interactive activity book aimed at girls aged 6–10. This is a long-term collaboration opportunity. We provide clear creative direction, references, and full support throughout the process.

About the Project:
The book is a premium printed activity format (20 x 20 cm) combining illustrated scene spreads with an interactive, reusable element. Each scene depicts a distinct themed environment with a strong girly and playful aesthetic.
The illustrated objects within each scene must be simple, chunky, colorful, and easy to recognize — designed to work well within an interactive print format, with no tiny details or fragile shapes.

What You'll Do:
– Illustrate multiple isometric room scenes with full object layouts
– Design individual objects: simple, bold, cartoonish, with clean outlines
– Follow provided style guides, character references, and color palettes closely
– Adapt your style to match our existing brand characters (see below)
– Prepare layered, print-ready files (CMYK, correct bleed and resolution)
– Collaborate closely with our team through feedback rounds

Key Style Requirements:
This project requires a specific combination of two skill sets:

Isometric illustration for kids: simple perspective, minimal detail, recognizable chunky objects, slightly cartoonish proportions, clean outlines, very simple shading. No complicated textures or tiny decorative elements.
Children's book character illustration: our brand features six original girls with defined faces, personalities, names, and a strong visual identity. The designer must be able to match and extend our existing character style faithfully — especially for the girls. We are NOT looking to redesign our characters; we need someone who can work within an established style and maintain its consistency.

Important: We have a well-developed visual identity for our brand characters. The illustrator must demonstrate the ability to study and replicate an existing style — not impose their own.

Requirements:
– Proven experience in children's book illustration
– Strong isometric illustration skills (architectural/interior environments for kids or educational content)
– Ability to match and work within an existing established character style
– Strong sense of color, composition, and visual storytelling
– Experience preparing layered, print-ready artwork files
– Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, or equivalent vector/raster tools
– Good communication and openness to feedback
– Availability for long-term collaboration (ongoing work)

Nice to Have:
– Experience with activity books or interactive print formats
– Understanding of print production (CMYK, bleed, resolution for offset printing)
– Experience illustrating branded character universes or licensed properties
– Background in toy, game, or editorial illustration for kids

To Apply, Please Include:
– Portfolio showing children's illustration and/or isometric scene work
– At least one example of work done within an existing style or character system (not just original characters)
– Short note about your experience with kids' content and print formats
– Confirmation of availability for long-term collaboration

Skills: Graphic Design, Illustrator, Illustration, Caricature & Cartoons, Adobe Illustrator, 2D Animation, Art Consulting, 2D Drawing, Adobe Photoshop, Character Illustration

I need help finalizing a 35-page Fashion Design portfolio in Adobe InDesign. Most of the content is already prepared. The theme is inspired by the Ottoman Harem and the Turkish mythological figure Shahmaran. The deadline is June 14. I am looking for someone to organize the content, create a cohesive layout, and deliver the final InDesign source file (.indd).