Patrice A.
Board Game Artist & Visual Art Development for Tabletop Games and maps
Most board and card games don’t struggle because of ideas. They struggle when the visuals are confusing, inconsistent, or not designed for real gameplay. I help creators turn concepts and prototypes into clear, playable, and visually cohesive tabletop games. My work focuses on readability, structure, and visual systems that support gameplay rather than distract from it. Whether it’s a full board game, a card deck, or an early prototype, I design illustrations and layouts that make rules easier to understand and games more enjoyable to play. Beyond illustration, I also support visual development, art direction, and project coordination. I think in systems: how cards relate to each other, how a board reads at a glance, and how icons, colors, and hierarchy guide players naturally. When needed, I can also help manage the visual side of a project and coordinate other creatives to keep the style consistent and the production pipeline moving smoothly. My work typically includes: - Board and card game illustration - Card layout systems and component design - Visual development and art direction - Game boards, icons, and UI for tabletop games - Project coordination and creative team management - Print-ready production files for manufacturing - Illustrated maps and structured visuals for games - AI image generation, cleanups and in-game integration If you’re developing a board game, card game, or tabletop prototype and need visuals that are clear, engaging, and production-ready, feel free to reach out or invite me for a small test task. Keywords board game artist, board game illustration, board game layout, board game designer, tabletop game illustration, tabletop game artist, card game illustrator, card deck illustrator, card layout design, trading card game artist, TCG illustrator, TCG card art, game board layout, game prototype illustration, tabletop visual development, indie board game art, tabletop game design, game component design, board game graphics, illustrated maps
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $13k
Billed in all: $23,571$24k
$705 in the last 6 months
Across 20 contracts
Across 45 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: #1 in 1 skill of 15
Rarest: top 1% in Vector Art, of 1,484. Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
- Thematic Map22 freelancers · 🇪🇸 #1Top 5%🇪🇸#1 of 2
- #5Map Illustration232 freelancers · 🇪🇸 #1Top 2%🇪🇸#1 of 8
- #5Card Game109 freelancers · 🇪🇸 #2Top 5%🇪🇸#2 of 4
- #6Board Game116 freelancers · 🇪🇸 #1Top 5%🇪🇸#1 of 3
- #8Isometric Style178 freelancers · 🇪🇸 #1Top 4%🇪🇸#1 of 3
- #15Map Integration327 freelancers · 🇪🇸 #1Top 5%🇪🇸#1 of 2
- #15Game Background & Environment233 freelancers · 🇪🇸 #1Top 6%🇪🇸#1 of 4
- #18Vector Art1,484 freelancers · 🇪🇸 #2Top 1%🇪🇸#2 of 19