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Madison Green

Dallas, Texas, United States

UX Design · Web Design · Email Design Pro

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Shannon Permenter

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Art-centric content writer

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Emilie Thonat

Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

Spline | Unreal engine | Interactive 3D expert

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Sevd Atas

Turkey

Elegant Brand & Web Design for the Dreamers

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Blake Steven

Los Angeles, California, United States

Creative Director, Visual Artist & Designer based in LA

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Nabeel A. ✦

Pakistan

Product Design | Brand Design | Illustration

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David Blnke 🔥

Los Angeles, California, United States

Senior Product and Brand Designer | Framer Expert

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Quinn Foster

Lafayette, Louisiana, United States

Impactful Journalist & Copy Editor to the Rescue

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Jake Schlegel

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Webflow Dev & Web Design

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Elena Perini

Spain

Award-Winning Designer | Web & Branding | Framer Expert

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Marouane Zouzhi

Los Angeles, California, United States

AI Ads, AI Video, AI Images, Flux, Midjourney, ComfyUI

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Ayaka Fuji

New Zealand

Spline 3D/ Multidisciplinary Designer based in NZ

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Fatima Zehra

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

🐝 Pollinating magic, one brand at a time.

Recommended 5x
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Miqdam Sajid

Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan

Crafting timeless indentities for tech & web3

Recommended 1x
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Ashlyn Jackson

San Francisco, California, United States

Graphic Designer & Collaborator

Recommended 7x
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Paul du Plessis

Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

Motion Designer | Animation as a tool for your success

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Mohamad Turk

İstanbul, İstanbul, Turkey

Motion Designer & Software Engineer

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Ayşe Köker

Turkey

Every new design flutters my heart like a flight to Dubai ✨✈

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Samantha Glassman

Miami, Florida, United States

Crafting Unique and Bold Brands that Stand Out 🚀

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André Duarte

Portugal

Digital designer & Webflow Expert

Common projects for Artists

Creating digital illustrations for websites, social media, and other platforms.

Designing custom graphics for branding purposes such as logos, icons, and typography.

Producing cover art for books, albums, or magazines.

Developing visual concepts for advertising campaigns.

Crafting unique artwork for personal or commercial use.

Designing characters and environments for video games or animations.

Tips for working with and hiring Artists

Define your vision

Before hiring a freelance artist, have a clear idea of what you're looking for. Whether it's a specific style, theme, or color scheme, having a defined vision will help the artist understand your expectations better.

Review their portfolio

Take the time to review the artist's portfolio on Contra. Look for their style, versatility, and attention to detail. This will give you a sense of their capabilities and whether they align with your project's needs.

Communicate regularly

Establish a communication routine with your freelance artist on Contra. Regular check-ins allow you to provide feedback, make adjustments, and stay updated on the progress.

Respect their creative process

Every artist has a unique creative process. Be open to their suggestions and ideas, and remember that creating great art takes time.

How to hire Artists

Define your needs

Understand what you need from the artist. Whether it's a specific style, theme, or color scheme, having a clear vision will help you find the right artist for your project.

Post a detailed job

Include all relevant details about your project when posting a job on Contra. This will allow potential artists to understand your project's needs and determine if they are a good fit.

Review applications

Take the time to review each artist's portfolio and previous work. This will give you a sense of their style and quality of work.

Conduct interviews

Ask potential artists about their creative process, how they handle feedback, and their experience with similar projects.

Make an offer

Once you've found the right artist, make an offer through Contra. Be sure to include the project details, payment terms, and timeline.

3 questions to ask when interviewing Artists

1. What is your creative process and how do you approach new projects?

2. Can you provide examples of similar projects you've worked on?

3. How do you handle feedback and revisions during the creative process?

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The talent I find on Contra has been excellent. But aside from that, Contra’s community differentiates Contra from other freelancing platforms. I love the responsiveness of the Contra team, and how invested they are in your success. I actually pay freelancers I’ve found outside of Contra through Contra because I love the platform so much, especially that they don’t take a cut of your payment.


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UX Research Consulting Firm

I used to waste hours trying to find talent. Switching to Contra was 10x on my time, energy and money as an Entrepeneur and Creator. Lauren was a perfect fit from day one, and I couldn’t have found someone of this calibor without Contra.


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Stan
Creator Store

I can vouch for Contra that it is a great hiring tool. I shoot my shot and the candidates I keep seeing are incredible.The process took minutes and the support I always get from their team is 10/10.


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Freelancers on Contra come across very professionally. They actually seem to read your job posting and have directly relevant skills, which isn’t always the case on most other freelancer sites. On Contra, freelancers who matched with my job seemed to have the relevant skills I was seeking.


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Frequently asked
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A freelance artist provides artistic services on a project-by-project basis. They create visual art in various forms, from digital illustrations and graphic designs to traditional paintings and sculptures. They work across various fields, including advertising, publishing, gaming, and more.

A freelance artist provides artistic services on a project-by-project basis. They create visual art in various forms, from digital illustrations and graphic designs to traditional paintings and sculptures. They work across various fields, including advertising, publishing, gaming, and more.

Hiring a freelance artist on Contra gives you access to top artists from around the world. You can easily review their portfolios, collaborate on projects, and handle all contracts and payments in one place. Plus, Contra does not take a commission from the artist's fee, ensuring they are fairly compensated for their work.

Freelance artists can work on a wide variety of projects, including creating illustrations for books or websites, designing logos or branding materials, producing artwork for advertising campaigns, and more. The scope of their work depends on their skills and your project requirements.

You can hire a freelance artist on Contra by posting a job with your project details and requirements. Artists who match your criteria can apply, or you can browse through artist profiles and invite those you like to apply. Once you've found an artist you want to work with, you can offer them the job directly through Contra.

Freelance artists use a variety of tools depending on their specialization. Common tools include graphic design software like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, digital painting tools like Procreate, 3D modeling software like Blender, and traditional art supplies like paints and brushes.

The cost of hiring a freelance artist on Contra can range from $25 to $150 per hour, depending on the artist's experience, the complexity of the project, and other factors. It's recommended to discuss the project scope and budget with the artist for a more accurate quote.

Freelance artists on Contra are paid commission-free, per project, per hour, or per milestone. The funds for each milestone are held in escrow and only released after the deliverables for that milestone are approved by the client.

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