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This page ranks character designers across the Creativepool network - freelancers, contractors and permanent-seeking talent alike. Results are ordered by portfolio strength, engagement, client ratings and how recently each profile has been active, so you reach people who are both good and reachable.

How to choose

Shortlist on portfolio, not job title.

Judge on portfolio relevance first, then recent activity and client recommendations. Brief two or three character designers with the same outline so you can compare approach, timeline and rate on equal terms before you commit.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

01What does a character designer do?

The scope of a character designer varies by individual, so the portfolio is the best guide to fit - look for projects close to your brief in sector, format and ambition rather than relying on the job title alone.

02Should I hire a freelance or permanent character designer?

Freelancers suit defined projects, overflow and specialist one-offs; permanent hires suit ongoing work and team continuity. Many character designers on Creativepool are open to both - each profile states availability and the type of work they take.

03How do I choose the right character designer?

Shortlist on portfolio relevance first, then check recent activity, client recommendations and ratings. Brief two or three candidates with the same outline so you can compare approach, timeline and rate fairly.

04How are character designers ranked on this page?

By a weekly-refreshed composite of editorial standing, portfolio depth, engagement, client recommendations and recent activity - so active, well-regarded character designers appear first.

05How do I get listed as a character designer?

Create a Creativepool profile, set your role and availability, and upload your strongest work. Listings are free; an active, complete profile with client recommendations ranks higher.

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Character Designer, London

  • Character Designer, Graphic Designer, Illustrator
  • London
  • Looking for work


Digital Illustrator, Egypt

  • Illustrator, Storyboard Artist, Character Designer
  • Cairo, Doha, Toronto
  • Looking for work

Character Designer, Tbilisi

  • Character Designer
  • Tbilisi
  • Looking for work


Character Designer, Burgos

  • Character Designer
  • Burgos
  • Looking for work

Art Director, west bengal

  • Art Director, Visualiser - Digital, Character Designer
  • Looking for work

London

  • Character Designer, Gaming Artist, Games Designer
  • London
  • Looking for work

Character artist at Dimension Studio, Wales

  • Character Designer
  • Wales
  • Looking for work

3D Character Artist, Leicester

  • 3D Artist, Character Designer, Gaming Artist
  • London Borough of Barnet
  • Looking for work



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Character Designer, tees valley

  • Character Designer, Gaming Artist, Illustrator
  • Middlesbrough
  • Looking for work


Illustrator

  • Character Designer, Concept Artist, Illustrator
  • London
  • Looking for work

Illustrator, Geneva

  • Digital Illustrator, Illustrator, Character Designer
  • England, Tokyo, Geneve
  • Looking for work

Character Designer, Lille

  • Character Designer
  • Lille
  • Looking for work

Character Designer, Belfast

  • Character Designer
  • Belfast
  • Looking for work

Portfolio

Character Designer, illustrator, Creature Designer, Budapest

  • 2D Artist, Illustrator, Character Designer
  • Budapest, Kyoto, Wien
  • Looking for work


Portfolio

Illustrator at Freelance, Tehran

  • Illustrator, Character Designer, Digital Painter
  • Tehran
  • Looking for work

Character TD, Burbank

  • Character Designer
  • Burbank
  • Looking for work

Lecturer of Games Art at Bolton University, Urmston

  • 3D Artist, 2D Artist, Character Designer
  • Bolton
  • Looking for work

Character Designer, Tirana

  • Character Designer
  • Tirana
  • Looking for work
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