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Bonjour,

Je me permets de vous contacter car je développe actuellement "Minibrainy", une marque artisanale québécoise de supports éducatifs réutilisables destinés aux enfants de 2 à 6 ans.

Je suis actuellement à la recherche d'un illustrateur avec qui construire l'identité visuelle de toute la marque.

Mon objectif n'est pas simplement de commander quelques illustrations, mais de créer un univers graphique unique, cohérent et intemporel qui pourra évoluer pendant plusieurs années.

Je recherche un style :
moderne ;
doux ;
épuré ;
facilement compréhensible par les jeunes enfants ;
suffisamment élégant pour séduire les parents.

Dans un premier temps, j'aimerais réaliser quelques illustrations tests (par exemple : un animal, un objet, un personnage...) afin de définir ensemble le langage visuel de Minibrainy. Si le résultat correspond à ma vision, il s'agira d'une collaboration sur le long terme avec la création d'une bibliothèque complète de plusieurs centaines d'illustrations.

J'ai déjà commencé à rédiger un brand book détaillé (valeurs, philosophie, palette, règles graphiques...) afin de fournir une direction claire.

Pensez-vous que ce type de projet pourrait vous intéresser ? Si oui, je serais ravie d'échanger avec vous et de découvrir votre façon de travailler.

Au plaisir de vous lire,

Léa

We are looking for a creative children's book illustrator to help bring our gardening and agriculture themed publishing projects to life. Our work includes picture books, activity books, coloring books, educational worksheets, and other learning resources for elementary age children.

We are looking for illustrations with a colorful, engaging style that makes learning fun while maintaining a consistent look across each project. Experience creating artwork for children's books and preparing illustrations for KDP publishing is a plus.

If you have a portfolio that showcases children's illustrations and relevant experience, we would love to hear from you. We are looking to build a long term working relationship with the right illustrator.

Children's Book Illustrator Needed – Human-Drawn Recreation (Absolutely No Generative AI)

I am looking for an illustrator to recreate a simple illustrated background shown in a reference image that I will provide.

Please read this posting carefully before applying.

This background is for the replacement print cover of my already published children's book. The book is already published and in circulation, so I am not looking for a completely new design. I am looking for a close recreation of the existing background so that it continues to fit seamlessly with the rest of the published artwork.

The original background was something I created in Canva by carefully layering and overlapping different graphic elements. At the time, I simply selected the seashells and small stones that were available in Canva's library. Because Canva does not identify whether individual elements are entirely human-created, AI-assisted or AI-generated, I would rather have the entire background redrawn by a human illustrator.

My illustrator, who created the beautiful illustrations for the interior of the book, is currently on vacation and unfortunately will not be back this week. I need this background recreated this week, which is why I am looking for someone who can assist with this one illustration.

Absolutely No Generative AI

This project must be completed entirely by a human artist.

Please do not use any generative AI tools at any stage of this project. This includes using generative AI to:

• create artwork
• assist in creating artwork
• edit artwork
• enhance artwork
• refine artwork
• modify artwork
• recolour artwork
• upscale artwork
• or make changes to the finished illustration in any way

The completed illustration must not be put through any generative AI system before delivery.

The Illustration

The goal is to produce a background that closely resembles the reference image while remaining clean and professionally illustrated.

Please:

• recreate the overall composition as closely as practical
• use crisp, clean colours
• do not add shadows or gradients
• use a solid colour for the sky
• use a solid colour for the sand
• leave the foreground clear, as my existing characters will be placed there

The seashells and small stones do not need to match the reference exactly. You are welcome to draw your own versions. I only used the Canva elements because they happened to be available at the time, so I am perfectly happy for those items to be illustrated differently provided they suit the overall style and composition.


Colour Selection

Good colour selection is important.

Artwork that looks beautiful on a computer monitor can sometimes print differently. I am looking for someone with a good eye for colour who understands how artwork reproduces in print. I prefer clean, bright colours with good contrast.

Artwork Size
• 9 inches wide
• 12 inches high
• Suitable for professional printing

Deliverables

Please provide:

Required

• High-resolution PNG

Also Required

• The original editable working file from the software you used (for example Adobe Illustrator, PSD, SVG, Affinity, Designer, Procreate or similar) so that future edits can be made if required.

Once hired, the completed files should be delivered through the Upwork messaging platform, and a copy is to be sent to my email address as a backup.

You are to also provide a signed certificate of authenticity and ownership (your own created and signed certificate to indicate this is an original creation, made by human hands, without the use of generative AI, that ownership of the image belongs to me (I will share my full name), and that you do not retain any ownership rights or claims to the artwork).

Timeline

This is a relatively simple illustration for a talented illustrator. Once selected, I believe a 24-hour turnaround is a more than reasonable expectation.

Professional Communication

I value respectful, professional communication and expect us both to maintain Upwork's Code of Ethics throughout the project.

Please Include the Following in Your Proposal

Please answer the following in your own words:

1. What do you think I am asking you to create?

2. Is there any aspect of this project that you think will be challenging for you?

3. If what you created did not match the brief and you definitely yourself realised it afterwards when it is pointed out, what would you do? Would you make the necessary edits?

I personally read every proposal. Applications that are generic or that do not respond to the questions above are unlikely to be considered. I appreciate applications that are straight to the point, honest and include examples of work done that would be the closest thing to what is being asked for. I have had quite a number of applicants on past projects. Help me filter out those who do not read this brief. How? By starting off the first ten words as Anguilla is a country in the Caribbean and the West Indies. Do not use Hi or good day, let those be the first ten, exactly as is. Usually only a quarter of applicants include this.

Thank you for taking the time to read my posting. I look forward to hearing from you.

We urgently need a talented architectural illustrator to create one professional, drawing

I will share a specific example of what need to be drawn

Requirements:

Must be genuinely drawn by hand on one continuous A3 sheet
Strong architectural sketching and geometric-design skills
Elegant use of graphite, charcoal, watercolor/gouache and subtle gold accents
Must include construction lines, exploratory variations and a clear design evolution
No AI-generated or digital artwork!!!!
Must be completed today
Final delivery as a high-resolution professional scan
Must share progress photographs during the day

All references and layout examples will be provided immediately.

Please apply only if you can start now. Include relevant examples of your hand-drawn architectural, geometric or concept-development work. Applications without hand-drawn portfolio examples will not be considered.

OVERVIEW
We're a small, design-led brand looking for a talented illustrator to create a set of three original collage illustrations for a physical product line. This is our first project with a new artist, and if it goes well, there's strong potential for ongoing, regular work.

THE WORK
Three illustrated collage compositions that read as a cohesive set: a shared visual language, palette, and mood, with each having its own distinct artwork and composition. Each collage should be built entirely from original illustrated elements, and ideally those individual elements should also stand well on their own so they can be reused elsewhere.

THE FEELING WE'RE GOING FOR
Overall tone:
- Romantic and dreamy
- Classic and vintage
- Bookish
- Whimsical, but grounded
- Sophisticated, not overly playful or cartoonish

Themes to draw from:
- Night sky and stars
- Gardens, roses, botanicals
- Books, reading, writing
- Gentle fantasy elements
- A romantic atmosphere throughout

YOU'D BE A STRONG FIT IF YOU:
Can thoughtfully combine:
- Digital illustration: sketch, watercolor, oil-painting, or textured styles
- Vintage or hand-drawn sketch elements
- Layered collage composition (paying attention to balance, spacing, and layering)
- Pattern and decorative details
- Typography or calligraphic touches (vintage book-page elements, for example)

Are comfortable delivering print-ready files (CMYK, with bleed and crop marks) as well as layered source files

Create 100% original work (no stock elements and no AI-generated components)

Are open to a full copyright assignment of the commissioned work (we can share the specifics)

DELIVERABLES
Artwork: 3 final designs, each adapted to 3 sizes (9 files in total)

To be clear about scope: this is three designs, not nine. Sizes 1 and 2 differ by only a sixteenth of an inch, so that adaptation is essentially a trim. Size 3 is a little more involved, and there's a note on it below.

Sizing:
Size 1: 4.375 in W x 6.25 in L
Size 2: 4.3125 in W x 6.25 in L
Size 3: 3.75 in W x 5.625 in L

There is a circular ring element that will be centered on all three and it does not scale with the size: always about 2.125 inches across at the outer edge, with a 1.75 inches open center.

That detail is what makes Size 3 more than a simple resize. Since the ring stays the same size while the design gets smaller, it takes up proportionally more room on Size 3. Anything you compose to sit neatly beside the ring on Size 1 may end up partly beneath it once scaled down. Just something to keep in mind early on in the design process!

Files:
- Print-ready PDF for each design and size: CMYK, 300 DPI minimum, with bleed and crop marks.
- High-resolution raster files (PNG or TIFF) at 600 DPI at final size, for our own listings and marketing.
- Editable, layered source files (Illustrator or Procreate preferred). Vector elements are a lovely bonus where they suit your process, since they scale infinitely. That said, please prioritize whatever way of working gets the right feel.

TO APPLY
We'd love to see examples of your work that show these skills:
- Vintage or hand-drawn illustration
- Digital painting / illustration (watercolor, oil-painting, or textured styles)
- Layered collage composition
- Working with pattern and decorative details
- Typography or calligraphic touches

You don't need to have done a project like this before, we're mainly looking to see that you have these skills in your toolkit. As a bonus, if you have anything that already lives in a romantic, dreamy, vintage, bookish sort of world, we'd love to see it, but that's not required.

A quick note on your rate for a set of three original illustrations with full copyright transfer would be helpful too.

We're excited to find the right person and hopefully build a lasting working relationship!

Hi,

I am launching a new premium clothing brand in the United States and am looking for an experienced apparel technical designer for a long-term partnership.

If this project goes well, I plan to continue working with you on hoodies, polos, joggers, shorts, sweatshirts, jackets, and future apparel collections.

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PROJECT SCOPE

I need 5 complete factory-ready tech packs:

1. Men's Crew Neck T-Shirt
2. Men's V-Neck T-Shirt
3. Women's Crew Neck T-Shirt
4. Boys' Crew Neck T-Shirt
5. Girls' Crew Neck T-Shirt

These tech packs will be used for manufacturing with overseas factories (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and China), so they must be detailed enough that an experienced factory can manufacture the garments without additional clarification.

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BRAND INFORMATION

My logo has been finalized.

After hiring, I will provide the editable Adobe Illustrator (.AI) logo file along with any additional brand assets required to complete the tech packs.

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LOGO PLACEMENT VARIATIONS

Please create specifications for the following three branding options for each T-shirt.

Version 1 – Signature Tee

• Small embroidered logo only
• Left chest
• Premium luxury appearance

Version 2

• Small logo on the left chest
• Brand name directly underneath the logo
• Please recommend whether embroidery or premium screen printing is the better production method.

Version 3 – Brand Tee

• Logo centered on the chest
• Brand name directly underneath the logo
• Please recommend the best premium printing method (High-Density Print, Silicone Print, Premium Screen Print, etc.).

Please include exact logo dimensions and placement measurements from the neckline and centerline.

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FABRIC REQUIREMENTS

I want premium-quality T-shirts suitable for the U.S. market.

Fabric:

• 100% Combed Ringspun Cotton
• 200–220 GSM
• Bio-Washed
• Pre-Shrunk
• Reactive Dyed
• Soft Premium Hand Feel
• Breathable
• Anti-Pilling
• Low Shrinkage
• Excellent Color Fastness

Construction:

• Side-Seamed Construction
• Shoulder-to-Shoulder Tape
• Double-Needle Stitching
• Reinforced Shoulder Seams
• Premium Rib Collar
• Durable Neck Construction

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FIT & QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

Please design a premium-quality T-shirt with a modern Regular Fit suitable for the U.S. market.

The garment should have:

• Premium construction and finishing
• Excellent fit and comfort
• Consistent U.S. sizing
• Soft, durable fabric suitable for repeated washing
• High-quality stitching and craftsmanship
• Clean, professional appearance
• Premium retail quality

I do NOT want an oversized fit or a slim fit.

Please use your professional expertise to develop production-ready tech packs that meet these expectations.

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SIZES

MEN

Please create grading using standard U.S. sizing:

• XS
• S
• M
• L
• XL
• 2XL

My initial production will use:

• S
• M
• L
• XL

However, I would like the tech packs graded through XS–2XL for future production.

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WOMEN

Please create grading using standard U.S. sizing:

• XS
• S
• M
• L
• XL
• 2XL

Regular Fit.

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BOYS

Please create grading for:

• 6Y
• 8Y
• 10Y
• 12Y
• 14Y

My initial production will likely use:

• 8Y
• 10Y
• 12Y
• 14Y

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GIRLS

Please create grading for:

• 6Y
• 8Y
• 10Y
• 12Y
• 14Y

My initial production will likely use:

• 8Y
• 10Y
• 12Y
• 14Y

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COLORS

Initial production colors:

• Black
• White
• Navy Blue
• Gray
• Maroon
• Red

The tech packs should work for all colors.

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REQUIRED DELIVERABLES

Please provide complete factory-ready documentation.

Technical Flats

• Front View
• Back View
• Side View (if required)
• Detailed Construction Views

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Point of Measurement (POM)

Please include complete measurement charts with grading and tolerances, including:

• Chest Width
• Body Length
• Shoulder Width
• Sleeve Length
• Sleeve Opening
• Armhole
• Neck Opening
• Collar Height
• Bottom Opening
• All additional production measurements required

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Construction Details

Please specify:

• Stitch Types
• Seam Construction
• Collar Construction
• Sleeve Construction
• Hem Construction
• Shoulder Construction
• Neck Tape
• Rib Specifications
• Thread Specifications
• SPI (Stitches Per Inch), if applicable

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Bill of Materials (BOM)

Please include:

• Fabric
• Rib
• Thread
• Labels
• Packaging Materials

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Branding Specifications

Please include:

• Logo Placement Dimensions
• Embroidery Size
• Print Size
• Artwork Dimensions
• Placement from Neckline
• Placement from Centerline

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Labels

Please create specifications for:

• Woven Neck Label
• Size Label
• Care Label

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Packaging

Please include:

• Folding Instructions
• Individual Poly Bag
• Size Sticker Placement
• Hang Tag Placement
• Carton Packing Guidelines

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FILES REQUIRED

Please provide:

• Editable Adobe Illustrator (.AI)
• PDF
• Any fonts or linked assets used in the design

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REVISIONS

Please include revisions after I receive the first production samples if minor adjustments are required before bulk manufacturing.

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EXPERIENCE

Please let me know:

1. Have you created premium T-shirt tech packs before?

2. Have your tech packs been used for overseas production?

3. Have you worked with manufacturers in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, or China?

4. Can you share 2–3 examples of factory-ready T-shirt tech packs you have created?

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QUOTE

Please provide:

• Fixed project price for all 5 tech packs
• Individual price per tech pack
• Estimated delivery timeline
• Number of revisions included

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LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIP

I am looking for a long-term technical designer. If this project goes well, I will continue working with you on future apparel products, including hoodies, polos, sweatshirts, joggers, shorts, jackets, and other apparel.

Please also let me know:

• Do you provide fit reviews after the factory produces the first sample?

• Do you provide measurement grading support?

• Do you assist with production revisions if changes are required before bulk manufacturing?

• Are you comfortable working under a confidentiality agreement (NDA)? My brand name, logo, and design files will be shared only after hiring.

• Approximately how many days will it take to complete all five tech packs?

Thank you for your time. I look forward to reviewing your proposal and hopefully building a long-term partnership.

Best regards,

Austin

We're building a new YouTube channel exploring the real psychology behind history's most infamous disasters and mass behavior events (Jonestown, the Stanford Prison Experiment, and similar cases). The visual style is dark, cinematic 2D animation, modeled after Crime Toon (@CrimeToon28).

We already have 5 fully scripted, fact-checked, and voiced episodes ready to animate — this is real, ongoing work, not a one-off gig.

What you'll do:
- Animate from ready-made scripts and voiceovers (roughly 5-6 videos/month at full pace)
- Maintain readability, pacing, and a consistent dark, cinematic style
- Be part of a long-term production team, not a single project

What we're looking for:
- 1+ year of experience with Adobe Animate (or equivalent 2D animation tools)
- Strong sense of rhythm, staging, and smooth motion
- Comfortable working from a provided script + voiceover, staying on-brand

Structure:
- Month 1: paid per video ($70-90/video), a trial period for both sides
- Month 2+: moves to a steady monthly rate ($1,000-1,500/month)

What we offer:
- Fully remote, flexible schedule
- Minimal revisions — you own the final creative result within our style
- Bonuses for high-performing videos
- Real growth path — lead animator/producer role as the channel scales

To apply: send a link to your portfolio or reel, and a note on your experience with 2D character animation. If your style feels like a fit, I'll send a short paid test task next.

I’m seeking an experienced graphic designer/illustrator with strong Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator skills to help finalize my children’s picture book for print distribution through IngramSpark and Amazon Kdp. The illustrations were created using AI and require being redraw professionally for correction and refinement to meet print-quality standards and platform guidelines.

Previous, hands-on experience preparing books for both IngramSpark and Amazon KDP is required. I’m looking for someone who is a native or fluent English speaker, can deliver a fast turnaround, communicates clearly and proactively, and demonstrates exceptional attention to detail when preparing files for professional printing. Also would like advice on best size for final print.

Project Includes :
Front and Back cover
Title Page
How to Read Page
Dedication page
12 page spreads (24 story pages total)

Example of a page spread uploaded below.
Please list your qualifications as well as examples of your work.

Hi! I'm working on a passion project teaching kids (and grown-ups) about somatics. That's the practice of noticing and communicating with our own bodies and the world around us. One of the ways I'm bringing this to life is through a small series of illustrated children's books.

The books are currently in draft form with placeholder boxes standing in for the art, and I'm looking to bring a real illustrator into the process.

There are three books in the series so far:
- The Inside Game (interoception)
- The Outside Game (exteroception)
- The Moving Game (proprioception)

Each one has a reference PDF with a character guide, color palette, and full list of illustrations needed, sized as they'll appear in the finished book. I'll share these with applicants I'm speaking with.

What I'm looking for to start:
Pick any one illustration from any of the three books and show me your take on it. A sketch, a style test, whatever feels right to you. This isn't a spec work trap, it's a paid task, and there's no wrong answer. I just want to see how you'd bring these characters and moments to life.

Please note: no AI generated images. I'm looking for hand drawn or digitally illustrated work created by you.

Feel free to ask me anything about the story, the characters, or the overall vibe I'm going for before you get started.

Budget: $40 to $75 fixed price, depending on the complexity of the illustration you choose

Timeline: 4 days

Skills needed: Children's book illustration, character design, digital illustration

I'm looking for an illustrator who can recreate the chapter titles for my horror novel like the ones I have in the pdf attached.

I have 13 total chapters in my book, and would like for the chapter titles (Chapter 1, Chapter 2, ...Chapter 13) to look sort of like the messy handwriting attached.

I would also like for the writing to progressively get messier as the book goes on, so Chapter 1 would look relatively normal, and Chapter 13 would look really messy/unhinged. But all of them still have to be legible.

I want them to just be black with a transparent background, as I'll be pasting them into a document.

If this is something you can help me with, please apply!

(Also, please do not use AI for this!!)

We are seeking a skilled designer to create an app icon and branding elements for our project. The ideal candidate will have experience in logo and icon design, with a strong understanding of graphic design principles. The project requires a quick turnaround, so the ability to work efficiently and deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines is essential. If you have a portfolio showcasing your previous work in app icon and branding design, we would love to see it.

Hi,
I’m thinking to build an AI-powered medical education platform, and I’m looking for an experienced developer to build a highly interactive whiteboard experience.
This is not a standard drawing canvas.
The app has an AI chatbox where students can ask any medical question. The AI then explains the topic while a dynamic whiteboard is generated in real time.
The whiteboard should create hand-drawn style illustrations similar to Armando Hasudungan’s style (not a basic whiteboard). It should intelligently generate and animate:
● Anatomical diagrams
● Flowcharts
● Medical illustrations
● Arrows and connectors
● Labels and annotations
● Highlights and color emphasis
● Step-by-step drawings synchronized with the explanation
● Simple animations that make the explanation feel alive

Our plan is to start with a consultation so I can explain the project and vision in more detail. If we’re a good fit, we can then discuss working together on the project.

I still love the logo I had created here six years ago, but my bakery now has two faces instead of one. I will send you the original design as a PDF; please keep every element—colours, line weight, and playful vintage feel—exactly as it is, then:

• Illustrate my new partner’s face so it sits naturally beside mine, matching the existing hand-drawn style.
• Replace the text “Baker Dave – The High Street Bakers” with our new, two-person business name (I’ll confirm the wording once the artwork is underway).
• Return the finished artwork as a high-resolution, print-ready PDF that will also look crisp online.

The finished logo should be instantly recognisable to long-time customers while clearly featuring both of us and the updated name. If you work in Illustrator or another vector tool behind the scenes, great—just make sure the PDF you send is layered or outlined properly so I can scale it for signage, packaging, and social media without any loss of quality.

Once I approve the likeness and lettering, the job is done. Looking forward to seeing how you bring the second baker into the picture!

Skills: Graphic Design, Logo Design, Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe Photoshop, Vector Design

Busco un/a ilustrador/a con experiencia en personajes infantiles para diseñar a Trapotín, el duende protagonista de mi serie de cuentos "Las trapisondas de Trapotín".

El personaje:
Trapotín es un duende del bosque, pequeño y rechoncho, con una apariencia entrañable que invite a ser abrazado. Su rostro es redondo y suave, con una sonrisa cálida que le arruga toda la cara y unos ojos grandes y expresivos. Su rasgo más característico es su nariz grande y rosada (como un tomate). Viste una chaqueta de tweed marrón con remiendos y un sombrero verde torcido. Es torpe, bonachón y siempre está a punto de tropezar con sus propias botas.

Inspiración: Busco un estilo similar al de David el Gnomo: un personaje que transmite calidez, carisma y ternura a primera vista. Mezcla de ternura y picardía.

El trabajo incluye:

-3-5 propuestas de estilo/poses del personaje.
-Diseño final de Trapotín en alta resolución (300 DPI) con fondo transparente.
-Archivo editable (PSD, AI, o Procreate).
-Derechos de uso comercial (transferencia de copyright).
-Presupuesto: Abierto a negociar según experiencia y propuesta (orientativo 20-100€).

Cómo postular:

-Portfolio con personajes infantiles (imprescindible).
-Breve propuesta de estilo para Trapotín.
-Tarifa por el proyecto.

We are looking for a skilled and creative Video Animator and Editor to produce engaging, faceless animated videos based on stories, teachings, and concepts from Hindu scriptures.

This is a freelance, project-based opportunity, with payment offered on a per-video basis. Each video will typically be between 2 and 5 minutes long.

-Create faceless animated videos based on scripts provided by our team.
-Visually narrate stories and concepts related to Hinduism and its scriptures.
-Follow the specific animation and visual style references shared for each project.
-Source or create suitable illustrations, backgrounds, characters, icons, and other visual elements.
-Add appropriate transitions, motion graphics, text, subtitles, sound effects, and background music.
-Synchronise animation and visuals accurately with the voice-over.
-Maintain cultural and spiritual sensitivity while depicting deities, scriptures, sacred stories, and traditions.
-Deliver polished, high-quality videos within agreed timelines.
-Incorporate feedback and revisions when required.

Project Details
-Video duration: Approximately 2–5 minutes
-Engagement type: Freelance/project-based
-Scripts and voice-overs: To be created by the Editor
-Visual style: Specific references and guidelines will be shared
-Frequency: Ongoing work for the right candidate

We're making a comedy desktop pet for Windows — a little character who lives at the bottom of your screen, wanders around, and heckles you for working. Think a crude, "drawn in MS Paint on purpose" cartoon with a ton of charm and buttery-smooth movement. The joke is the contrast: he looks like a dumb little scribble, but he moves beautifully and has a big personality.

We need two things from you: a name for him, and his character design.

Who he is: a lovable-loser gremlin of a guy. He's a cheerful nihilist — he's decided nothing matters, so why grind? He'd much rather you close the laptop and go rot on the couch with him. He's loud, opinionated, and annoying in a funny way, and he heckles you for being productive ("you're STILL working? none of this matters, come do nothing with me"). He's not sad and sleepy, and he's not a bossy villain — he's a washed-up little slacker who's weirdly at peace with being useless and wants to drag you down to his level. The comedy is that a pathetic little guy has enormous, confident opinions.

The name: short, blunt, and fun to say out loud — a name that instantly makes you picture a specific pathetic-loser type of guy, not a description of one. It should feel like a character's name, and roll off the tongue with a bit of dumb, affectionate charm. Original, and yours to pitch (a couple of options is great).

The character design: an original little guy — his face and body, plus a handful of expressions (grumpy, gloomy, smug, maybe crying). Crude and ugly-on-purpose, but executed so cleanly the crudeness reads as a deliberate style, not a mistake. He'll be animated later, so simple, clear shapes.

One important heads-up: this replaces an earlier mascot we had to scrap because its name and look turned out to carry associations we never intended. So originality and a clean cultural read matter as much as the art itself. The name and character must be free of hidden slang or offensive meanings, must not be built on any existing meme-face template — please steer entirely clear of the wojak/soyjak/"-jak" family, we want an original character — and shouldn't clash with an existing game or brand. We'll run a final trademark check ourselves, but flag anything you're unsure about. Strong English and internet/meme-culture fluency really helps here, especially for the name.

To apply, please share: a couple of characters or mascots you've designed, and one or two quick name directions you'd consider for this guy (a sentence each is plenty — we just want to see how your brain works). Fixed budget, and we'll agree milestones once we pick you.

Here is the vibe that we are going for and the OLD design we had: https://www.chudmate.gg/

В прикріпленому файлі маємо орієнтовний дизайн, створений забудовником стенду.
На даному стенді ми представляємо різні лінійки продукції, яку хочемо об'єднати в цілісний дизайн (наразі 3 бренди мають різні шрифти та аудиторію):
1) Agromex - це назва, по якій нас знають наші існуюючі клієнти і яка об'єднує інші 2 напрями. Тут ми оновимо лого, прибравши напис "Food Ingredientis" під лого та адаптувавши до шрифту Ingredientis
2) Ingredientis - це новий бренд, який ми плануємо зробити основним, тому можемо орієнтуватись на його ідентичність в побудові дизайну графіки Agromex + Ingredientis
3) Slow Oils - нішевий крафтовий бренд, який структурно відокремлено на стенді і тут допустимі стилістичні відхилення від Ingredientis.

We are looking for a talented children's book illustrator and designer to help refine a premium personalized storybook. The ideal freelancer will enhance existing illustrations, create a cohesive visual style, improve character continuity throughout the book, and design engaging page layouts. You will also prepare high quality, print ready files that meet KDP publishing requirements. Experience with children's books, storytelling through illustration, and book formatting for print is required.

I have written a picture book to explain my daughter's origins to them. It will be used personally in our family and possibly shared online for free with other families who have similar backgrounds.

Style: My preferred style is whimsical, warm, humorous, hand-drawn with visible coloured pencil crayon OR pen&ink+ watercolour texture. Please note that I am *not* interested in anime/Disney/manga style, use of AI, or clean vector illustrations.

Deadline: early November to allow time for printing before Christmas.

Scope: Since this is a personal project that will not make back any of the money invested in illustrations, I'm open to ideas to reduce the scope of the project to keep costs low. My ideas are to use very minimal backgrounds and use family photos for a few of the pages instead of drawn illustrations.

**Upwork Job Posting – Graphic Designer for Apartment Community Marketing**

We are looking for a talented graphic designer with experience creating marketing materials for apartment communities and multifamily properties.

**Project Scope**

We need the following marketing collateral designed for a new apartment community:

* One professionally designed floor plan marketing sheet
* Two property flyers using the branding and marketing assets we provide:

* One evergreen property flyer (no promotional offer)
* One promotional flyer with a dedicated section for current leasing specials

**Requirements**

* Experience designing for apartment communities, real estate, or multifamily housing
* Strong attention to typography, layout, and branding
* Modern, clean, and professional design style
* Deliver final files in both **JPEG** and **PDF** formats
* **Preferred:** Create the designs in **Canva** so our marketing team can easily update pricing, specials, and other information in the future

**What We'll Provide**

* Brand guidelines
* Community logo
* Floor plan
* Photos and/or renderings
* Property information and amenities
* Flyer copy and any required marketing assets

**To Apply**

Please include:

* A link to your portfolio (especially apartment or real estate marketing work)
* Examples of apartment flyers or floor plan marketing sheets you've designed
* Your estimated turnaround time
* Your fixed-price quote for the project

We're looking for someone who can create polished, professional marketing materials that align with our brand and are easy for our team to update in the future.

Hi! I'm looking for a cartoon version of myself for a YouTube education channel (English teaching). I need a static pose pack — no animation, no rigging — just clean illustrations I can place over videos.

[Flat vector / semi-realistic cartoon / hand-drawn] style

Friendly, professional, suitable for adult learners (not childish)
Consistent style across all poses — same proportions, colors, line weight

Transparent-background PNGs, one file per pose
Minimum 2000px on the longest side (these go on 1080p/4K video)
Source file (AI, PSD, or SVG) so future poses can match — please confirm this is included before I order
Full commercial use rights


Can you offer a bundle price for all [X] poses instead of per-pose pricing?
How many revision rounds are included?
What's your turnaround for the full pack?
If I need 2–3 extra poses later, what would each cost?

I am seeking a skilled illustrator to create a black and white sketch or mild color illustration based on the provided picture. The ideal candidate will have experience in illustration. The project requires transforming a photograph into an acceptable black & white or mild color sketch. The sketch would serve as a cover for a report. If you have a portfolio showcasing your illustration skills, I would love to see it!

We are a group of scientists and PhD students who are creating a line of detail-rich, vibrant, educational posters with fascinating insights. We need an expert illustrator and/or animator who can work completely by hand and without AI AT ALL. This is a very important point! We ONLY work with real human beings who do their own thinking and this job is no exception, so if you would use AI for any of this work, please do not apply.

All of the actual scholarship (text/information) for the poster will, of course, be provided for you from our experts, along with guidance for the layout but the rest will be up to you. The scope for this project is just one poster for now, with the possibility of further work depending on the first one goes. If you are confident in creating an enormous illustrated world that will be visually rich, emotionally engaging, full of tiny details you notice on a second viewing, and that is meticulously art-directed, you are welcome to apply.

Please note that we are only looking for someone who is in the United States or Canada, who has a Top Rated or Top Rated Plus rating on Upwork, has made $10K + on Upwork doing this kind of work, and who speaks English natively. If you don't meet those requirements you will not receive a reply.

Illustration of jogging pants line drawing with different variations, perspectives, and top and bottom Views for the work MMuhammed has done.

I'm launching a documentary-style storytelling Shorts channel (English, survival/true-events niche) with a distinctive visual identity — and I'm looking for ONE long-term editor to grow with it.

The work:

9:16 Shorts, 50–60 seconds, 2–3 per week to start (8–12/month, increasing)
You receive a complete package per video: exact shot list, voiceover, greenscreen clips of our masked host, AI-generated stills, licensed stock links, and a written edit brief — no guesswork, no sourcing on your side
Core skills that matter: clean greenscreen keying + compositing the host INTO documentary footage (contact shadows, light direction, scale), a consistent desaturated "cold archive" color grade with selective color pops, word-by-word captions, subtle sound design
Plus one signature element: rough hand-drawn-style annotation overlays (circles, arrows, notes) — I'll provide style references
How hiring works:

Short paid test ($30, ~15-second clip): you get a greenscreen clip, two background stills, a 15s VO + mini shot list. You deliver a graded, composited, captioned 9:16 clip. I'm judging compositing quality and how precisely you follow a brief.
The best test wins the ongoing role: fixed price per video (rate based on your quote, indicatively $25–35/Short at this scope — quality compositing is honored at the top of that range), max. 2 revision rounds per video, feedback always as timecoded notes.
Long-term: rate grows with the channel (long-form videos at higher rates planned from month 3–4).
Requirements:

Portfolio with at least ONE greenscreen compositing example (mandatory — applications without it will be declined)
Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve or CapCut Pro; delivery as MP4 + project file
Only licensed/provided assets — never downloaded from YouTube or unlicensed sources (dealbreaker)
Reliable turnaround: 48–72h per Short
Communication in English, async (written briefs + timecoded feedback)
To apply, answer these 3 questions (applications ignoring them will be declined):

Link to your best greenscreen compositing work (the one clip you're proudest of)
Which editing software do you use, and what's your realistic turnaround for a 55s Short at the scope above?
Your fixed price per Short at this scope?
Start the first line of your application with the word ORANGE so I know you read this.

Hello!

I'm a coach at a martial arts academy. We already have a strong brand, but I'm looking to improve our merchandise sales, and create new designs for our apparel. I've already used AI to create 15 concepts, but I need help making them files I could actually use for printing onto apparel.

Would you be able to recreate these designs as clean vector artwork. Maintain the design, remove AI artifacts, make the linework intentional, and deliver production-ready files.

Thank You,
Dustin

I'm looking for an illustrator/cartographer to create a bespoke heritage-style map for a high-end editorial project.

The map should not look like a modern map or Google Maps. I'm looking for a timeless, hand-crafted aesthetic inspired by antique engraved maps and historical cartography.

The final illustration should feel elegant, refined and archival, combining geography with storytelling. It will include villages, rivers, landmarks and places of memory in a beautiful editorial style suitable for a luxury book.

I am looking for an illustrator/book cover designer to recreate the book cover I have attached here.

I would like the for image to look very similar (in that hand-drawn style), but want it to be created by a human, not AI, as the current image is AI-generated.

Also, if you're able, I'd like for the overall design to be improved, maybe do something cool with the book title.

Pleas apply with samples of similar art you've done before!

I’m looking for an experienced packaging designer to create a premium soap box for my Canadian handcrafted brand, Ian Earl.

Ian Earl is a modern, premium handcrafted soap and candle company based in Airdrie, Alberta, Canada. Our products are handcrafted in small batches using high-quality ingredients with a clean, sophisticated aesthetic.

* Modern
* Premium
* Clean and timeless
* Masculine but approachable
* Luxury retail quality

Soap Box Dimensions

* Height: 3 inches
* Width: 2 inches
* Depth: 1.5 inches

Are you able to design a folding carton that fits these dimension and provides a file with a cut and die line to send to a box manufacturer?

Would need to include:

* Front panel
* Back panel
* Two side panels
* Top flap
* Bottom flap
* Print-ready dieline layout
* Possibly a cut out on the front (middle) to view the soap

The design should easily accommodate a space for an additional sticker label for multiple soap scents. With a front small label space for scent type. And a space on the back for a sticker label with the different ingredients. I will only have the one box for multiple soaps!

My novel is a crime story set in Moscow and is 240 pages and I would like to create a series of manga books covering the whole story, perhaps 3 to 4. For the first 60 pages, the book could establish the characters and the setting in Moscow. I had some good results working with ChatGPT and will share some of these ideas - as well as the manuscript of the book which is attached. Is it ok for you to read in English? I would be grateful if you could take a look at the materials and let me know what you think, whether this is a job you would be interested in and able to do. I have set an indicative price but it would make sense for us to first discuss and then establish milestones if this is a job which appeals to you.

I think this will take between 1-2 months and there is no urgency, we could set a weekly call to discuss progress if the project goes ahead.

Seeking a skilled editor for vector illustrations to prepare them for printing a Mahjong set. This is a long-term collaboration opportunity. The ideal candidate will have experience in custom design and be able to ensure the illustrations are print-ready. Attention to detail and creativity are essential.
Title: Vector illustrations ready for printing for Mahjong (long‑term collaboration)



Description:
High‑quality vector illustrations are needed for a Mahjong set. At the start of the project — help with adjusting an existing set. What may be required:

1. Changing colors of set elements.
2. Drawing new images and adapting them to the set’s style.
3. Adjusting proportions and sizes.
And similar corrections.

I already have print‑ready files for the set, and if needed, the source files before conversion to the print version are also available.

some original art will be required.