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Character Design

Our artists create original characters for children’s books, comics, animations and films, as well as licencing and toy design

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PaperfaceJessine HeinFox and FablesAndreas BesserMartina CuriottoHeymoonly DaleCat SimsNathaniel EckstromRon BorresenSholto WalkerYuewei Nino LiSergio EdwardsTom BonsonYogi Fahmi RianditoPJ KaiowaMau CardosoAmandine DugonTatsiana BurgaudQuincy SuttonJulia Prokhotskaya In ColourDaniel SulzbergMpumelelo BhenguIsa SonntagVince RayThies SchwarzMarieke NelissenOlga PopovaMotion ClubStuart HolmesGenna BlackburnAnne WilsonFernando JuarezDanielle PioliManu CunhasJulia Prokhotskaya In Black And WhiteKatharina MadestaAnthony J FotiAgnès ErnoultTobias WüstefeldVeronika KiriyenkoKai KlimiontEvandro MarendaJohn HolderTim BradfordWagner LoudPintachanEde StudioMaryam SerajiShiane SalabieSebastian IwohnLhaiza MorenaDalia AwadTang WeiJui TalukderMarina ProcházkaRIVE GAUCHE
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Paperface Character Design Illustrator from UK
Amsterdam, Bikes
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Animals character design
Bear, Dog, Teddy, Character Design
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Comic illustration of lion
Lion Taming Cartoon Illustration
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Phonics flashcards featuring animals and letters by Paperface
Sound Stories Phonics Cards for Preschoolers
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Colorful illustrated chicken characters from a card game
Chicken characters for 'Who Flew the Coop?' card game
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Jessine Hein Character Design Illustrator from Germany
Child in Red Hooded Costume
Jessine Hein
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Illustration of a girl in a blue dress with braided hair by Jessine Hein
Illustration of Girl in Blue Dress
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Watercolor illustration of cat
Gray Cat with Butterflies
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Watercolor drawing of bat
Cute Bat Hanging on Clothesline
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Cartoon illustration of vegetables
Cute Apple and Carrot Characters
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Fox and Fables Character Design Illustrator from United States
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Book Cover
Fox and Fables
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Frog character driving vintage car, illustrated by Fox and Fables
Wind in the Willows Car Illustration
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Seaside fish market with cats, seagulls, and fishing gear on dock
Charming seaside fish market with cats and seagulls on a dock
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Illustration of various animals around the text The Rhinos Next Door
The Rhinos Next Door Cover Design. Written by Ben Romano
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Illustration of Heidi holding a white goat by Fox and Fables
Heidi Holding a White Goat Illustration
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Andreas Besser Character Design Illustrator from Germany
Whimsical Red-Haired Forest Creature
Andreas Besser
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character design of a happy tiger
Cute Cartoon Tiger Sitting
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Blue furry cartoon monster with open mouth and teeth by Andreas Besser
Blue Furry Cartoon Monster with Open Mouth
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Animals character design by cartoon illustrator
Cartoon Lion and Dog in Playful Poses
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Comic artwork of funny bear
Smiling Cartoon Polar Bear
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Martina Curiotto Character Design Illustrator from Argentina
Mona Lisa
Martina Curiotto
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Fantasy artwork of little girl and miniature fairies
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Detailed digital artwork based on The Swing
The Swing Digital Illustration
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An illustrated page displaying a range of character designs
Children's Book Character Designs
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Digital sketch recreating Frida Kahlo’s Self-Portrait
Frida Kahlo's Portrait
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Heymoonly Dale Character Design Illustrator from Philippines
Retro Computer Desk Scene with Cup Noodles
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Concept art for DARK Netflix Germany wall mural
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Person biking at night wearing a red Godspeed jacket near palm trees
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Fantasy-inspired pop surrealism illustration
Pop Surrealism
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Vintage clothing design by Heymoonly Dale
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Cat Sims Character Design Illustrator from United Kingdom
Gary Oldman as his Slow Horses character Jackson Lamb
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Shocked woman holding wand with open mouth and black hair
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Racing driver Alberto Ascari artwork for Pan Macmillan
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Birmingham Phoenix Women cricket team artwork
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Minnie Castevet film character
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Nathaniel Eckstrom Character Design Illustrator from Australia
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Animals in grassy field watching a bird holding suitcase, by Nathaniel Eckstrom
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Boy refusing to share his little brother in a wheelbarrow by a house by Nathaniel Eckstrom
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Nathaniel Eckstrom Character Design
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Girl with bike crossing wooden bridge in Vietnam by Nathaniel Eckstrom
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More about character design illustration

Whether it’s being created for a computer game, a series of books, branding or packaging, the look and feel of a character is critical to its success. By working with a skilled illustrator, you can develop characters that not only fit the story or the message, but that audiences understand and identify with. Often, character design illustration involves visualising a character from different angles, in a variety of different poses, exploring a range of facial expressions. From there it can be progressed towards final artwork, or animated for a digital product or commercial. AnimationX can help with that side of the project.

Frequently asked questions about Character Design illustration

How do I find the right character design illustrator for my project?
You can explore a whole range of character design illustrators in the style gallery on our website, and talk an agent who will help you find the artist you’re looking for.
How much does character design illustration cost?
The cost of character design illustration varies depending on the amount of work involved, the usage of the artwork, how long you need the imagery and how quickly you need it.
Why work with IllustrationX?
Our agency has been helping clients find the right illustrators for their projects since 1929. Today, we represent a stable of highly skilled character design illustrators from around the world. See our About page for more.
How do I commission a character design illustrator?
We can help you create a brief that covers the character and its purpose, the look and feel you want, how you’ll use the artworks, how long you’ll use them for and your deadlines.
What makes a good character design illustration?
You’ll know good character design illustration when you see it. The character will make an instant connection with the viewer, fit with its surroundings and be versatile enough for a range of applications.
Do you commission animation as well?
If so, we represent many outstandingly talented animators, creating gifs, explainers, characters, stop motion and motion graphics for TV, film, games and digital streaming in 2d and 3d.
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