Nataliia M.
Kawaii and Vector Expert: Illustrator / Animator / Graphic Designer
Kawaii / Cartoon illustrator and animator – I design characters and bring them to life through 2D animation (GIFs, Lottie, talking digital puppets). 10+ years. Clients from retail and healthcare to gaming. My past work includes such spheres as health services, retail, education, and military projects. Animation is also a big part of what I do: 🔹 Lovable mascots and characters used across packaging, merch, and branding 🔹 Animated stickers and GIFs that drive real engagement online 🔹 Talking characters and lip-sync animations for explainer videos and social content 🔹 Lottie animations for apps, websites, and interactive UI 🔹 Seamless patterns, infographics, and custom logos built for recognition Every project starts with understanding your audience, not just your brief. You get: ✔️ Visuals and animations tailored to your goals and brand voice ✔️ Vector or raster files ready for web and print, animations in the format that will work for your purposes ✔️ Clear communication throughout the project – no surprises ✔️ Optional mock-up presentations before final delivery Tools: Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator · Photoshop · After Effects · Adobe Character Animator · InDesign · Premiere · Express · Firefly). At the heart of everything I create is a belief: great design connects people. Whether it’s a cute GIF or a Kawaii animated character, my goal is to help you connect with your audience in a way that feels personal and joyful. Let’s make your project stand out! Send me a message, and I’ll help you bring your vision to life ✨ *Updated on May 26, 2026
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $3.5k
Billed in all: $21,043$21k
$317 in the last 6 months
Across 12 contracts
Across 64 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 9% in Cartoon Character
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
- #15Adobe Character Animator117 freelancers · 🇺🇦 #1Top 13%🇺🇦#1 of 4
- #29GIF245 freelancers · 🇺🇦 #8Top 12%🇺🇦#8 of 39
- #36Sticker Design262 freelancers · 🇺🇦 #13Top 14%🇺🇦#13 of 51
- #68Animated GIF652 freelancers · 🇺🇦 #12Top 10%🇺🇦#12 of 93
- #81Pattern Design555 freelancers · 🇺🇦 #14Top 15%🇺🇦#14 of 63
- #84Lottie522 freelancers · 🇺🇦 #24Top 16%🇺🇦#24 of 134
- #102Cartoon Character1,095 freelancers · 🇺🇦 #14Top 9%🇺🇦#14 of 100
- #144Icon Design1,150 freelancers · 🇺🇦 #25Top 13%🇺🇦#25 of 198