How are Toptal 2D Game designers different?

At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our 2D Game designers to ensure we only match you with talent of the highest caliber. Of the more than 200,000 people who apply to join the Toptal network each year, fewer than 3% make the cut. You’ll work with design experts (never generalized recruiters or HR reps) to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics. The end result: expert vetted talent from our network, custom matched to fit your business needs.

Can I hire 2D Game designers in less than 48 hours through Toptal?

Depending on availability and how fast you can progress, you could start working with a 2D Game designer within 48 hours of signing up.

What is the no-risk trial period for Toptal 2D Game designers?

We make sure that each engagement between you and your 2D Game designer begins with a trial period of up to two weeks. This means that you have time to confirm the engagement will be successful. If you’re completely satisfied with the results, we’ll bill you for the time and continue the engagement for as long as you’d like. If you’re not completely satisfied, you won’t be billed. From there, we can either part ways, or we can provide you with another expert who may be a better fit and with whom we will begin a second, no-risk trial.

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Miha Rinne

Freelance 2D Game Designer

2D Game Design, Photoshop CC, CLIP STUDIO PAINT, Toon Boom, 3D Modeling, 3D Character Animation, Game Design, Level Design, 3D Animation, Animation, Art Direction, 3D, 2D Games,

FinlandToptal Member Since June 30, 2023

Miha is a senior game developer, art director, 3D modeler, 2D/3D animator, and game designer with three decades of experience in creating game art, 3D and traditional animations, and managing teams with clients such as Housemarque, Rovio, and Maze Theory. His broad skill sets and extensive experience give Miha the perspective to analyze the project's needs and implement them with solutions that best fit the available schedules, tools, and resources.

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Mike Dean

Freelance 2D Game Designer

2D Game Design, User Experience (UX), Service Design, User Interface (UI), User Flows, Digital Product Design, Sketch, InVision, Agile UX, Typography, Information Architecture (IA), User Personas, UX Workshops,

AustraliaToptal Member Since August 19, 2020

Mike is a highly experienced designer with a focus on innovation. He can take any idea from concept to a market-ready product. He has a wealth of experience in many sectors but specializes in sports-related projects. He's collaborated with various clients, including Sky Sports, Fanatics, Sky Bet, ESPN, UFC, and SportsGrid. Despite being based in Australia, he mainly works with companies outside of Australia. He's mastered working with global teams, and being in a different time zone is no issue.

Alina Ivanenka

Freelance 2D Game Designer

2D Game Design, Product Design, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Data Visualization, Web App Design, Mobile, User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), Responsive, Information Architecture (IA), Responsive UI, Mobile App Design,

PortugalToptal Member Since January 22, 2019

Alina is a UI/UX designer with nearly a decade of professional experience. She specializes in creating meaningful user experiences and appealing interfaces for digital products based on user and market research. As a product designer, Alina worked onsite in Geneva for an online Swiss bank, and her past clients include Mercedes-Benz.io, crypto startups, and a large Iraqi bank. She has a diploma (bachelor's degree equivalent) in graphic design.

Jan Roose

Freelance 2D Game Designer

2D Game Design, Axure RP Pro, Zeplin, Sketch, iOS UI Design, Adobe Photoshop, UX Testing, User Interface (UI), User Experience (UX), UX Research, iOS, Figma,

Czech RepublicToptal Member Since January 9, 2017

Jan has worked with over fifty startups and other companies for the last ten years, building innovative digital products. He had the privilege to work on exciting projects that were, more often than not, the first of their kind. He specializes in Customer, Apps, Web, AI, and Gaming. Jan can also help you with product management and fundraising. He raised over $1.5 million for his projects and crowdfunded $65K.

Mathew Kelcher

Freelance 2D Game Designer

2D Game Design, UX Strategy, Digital Product Design, Service Design, UX Design, Wireframing, Miro, Ideation Workshops, Mobile Design, User Journey Maps, User Personas, Personas, Journey Mapping,

FranceToptal Member Since February 23, 2022

Mathew specializes in UX research and design for products, services, and experiences that take large and small businesses to the next level. He has 15 years of experience in hands-on design and leading teams across all phases of the design lifecycle, from defining an experience vision to designing screens. Mathew has designed for many well-known and luxury brands, including Auchan, Balenciaga, BNP Paribas, Carrefour, Cartier, Europcar, Kering, Panasonic, Pernod Ricard, Swarovski, and YSL Beauty.

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Testimonials

Michael is an incredible designer, and has been a great fit for our project. He just gets it in a way that can’t be taught. My goal was to pay Toptal to find me a high quality designer for my project, and that is exactly what happened. It was easy. Being able to see the portfolio work on Toptal’s platform is what gave me the infomation I needed to choose Michael. I have nothing but good things to say about Toptal and am looking forward to using Toptal for other projects in the future.

Edward Daniel

Co-Founder

I've worked very closely with Martina for over a year and have to say she is one of the best people I have ever worked with. Instead of simply following instructions blindly, she thinks through the task at hand, becoming a thought partner to help with whatever the project may be. Besides being super talented at design, she possesses specific qualities that make her exceptional to work with given the fast paced nature of being a startup. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a talented, professional designer who doesn't need much direction to hit the ground running.

Sahil Khanna

Sr. Manager, Marketing

Darko did a great job figuring out the user architecture for our concept, which led him to produce terrific wireframes. His knowledge of usability and design was a perfect match for the outside voice we needed to help jumpstart our project. We would certainly recommend him and work with him again in the future.

Rich Danker

Founder

Carlos has the unique talent of blending both quantitative and qualitative research to keenly identify UX challenges and opportunities. He thinks methodically, emphatically, and holistically to produce data-driven strategies and well-executed designs. Over the past 8 years of working with fully or partially distributed teams, Carlos manages working remotely far better than anyone I've encountered because of his strong communication and presentation skills. He is the first on my list the next time I need a UX designer.

Michelle Krogmeier

Project Manager

Rafael is an amazing designer. His aesthetic sense is spot on, and he seems to be able to anticipate our needs before we even know what they are. He's taken the time to understand both our company and our clientele, and his solutions are consistently in-line with our values, interests, and our customers' needs. He delivers on time (if not earlier), works quickly, is well organized, and very effective. He's a pleasure to work with, and we're very happy to have found him through Toptal.

Ethan Brooks

CTO

How to Hire 2D Game Designers through Toptal

Talk to One of Our Industry Experts

A Toptal director of design will work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics.

Work With Hand-Selected Talent

Within days, we'll introduce you to the right 2D Game designer for your project. Average time to match is under 24 hours.

The Right Fit, Guaranteed

Work with your new 2D Game designer for a trial period (pay only if satisfied), ensuring they're the right fit before starting the engagement.

FAQs

How are Toptal 2D Game designers different?
At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our 2D Game designers to ensure we only match you with talent of the highest caliber. Of the more than 200,000 people who apply to join the Toptal network each year, fewer than 3% make the cut. You’ll work with design experts (never generalized recruiters or HR reps) to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics. The end result: expert vetted talent from our network, custom matched to fit your business needs.
Can I hire 2D Game designers in less than 48 hours through Toptal?
Depending on availability and how fast you can progress, you could start working with a 2D Game designer within 48 hours of signing up.
What is the no-risk trial period for Toptal 2D Game designers?
We make sure that each engagement between you and your 2D Game designer begins with a trial period of up to two weeks. This means that you have time to confirm the engagement will be successful. If you’re completely satisfied with the results, we’ll bill you for the time and continue the engagement for as long as you’d like. If you’re not completely satisfied, you won’t be billed. From there, we can either part ways, or we can provide you with another expert who may be a better fit and with whom we will begin a second, no-risk trial.

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Choose the engagement type that suits your needs — hourly, part-time, or full-time — with the ability to change anytime.
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