Mock-Up Artist

UX Designer, Full-stack developer

The freelance mock-up artist is tasked with designing the layout of printed and/or digital media for publication purposes. He/she can work on many communication media: advertising, websites, press, publishing, packaging, etc. The mock-up artist organises the information for your projects.

His/her goal? To make the layout attractive, render the information easier to read and to reinforce your message.

The freelance mock-up artist decides on the placement and position of the images, texts and colours used and places all the visible elements on the final document. He/she often works with the artistic director, who gives him/her guidelines, the publication objectives and the required graphics charter.

Who are the Mock-Up Artist registered on Freelance.com?
32 year of average age
5 years of exp. in average
Average daily rate for a freelance Mock-Up Artist.

What skills does a Maquettiste need to master?

The freelance make-up artist is a creative professional with a highly developed artistic awareness combined with technical skills and good management of ergonomic aesthetics. This ensures that he/she produces innovative, clear and visually attractive mock-ups.

He/she adapts easily to the graphics charter imposed and proposes creations consistent with your brand image. He/she is versatile, knows how to manage stress during emergencies and works methodically.

He/she is proficient in DTP software (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Quarkxpress, etc.) and the tenets of best layout. He/she must facilitate the work of the printer by creating a digital mock-up that meets printing standards (or mock-ups of websites that meet the standards for developers, etc.).

In which project is a Mock-Up Artist involved?

The freelance mock-up artist is involved in the design of mock-ups for different types of media: posters, brochures, leaflets, websites, newspapers, packaging, banners, etc. All media that imply a layout may pass through his/her hands.

How to choose a Mock-Up Artist?

In small organizations, the freelance mock-up artist must be versatile, able to manage layout and aesthetics, and even create artwork. In larger organizations, he/she works with other communication professionals (Draftsperson, Computer Graphics specialist, Graphic Designer) and works under the management of an Artistic Director. Choose the profile that will best suit the size of your organization. Depending on the mock-up medium, you may need a profile specialising in a particular type of production.

The mock-up artist creates visual aids, so you can assess his/her previous creations on his/her Coworkees profile page to assess his/her skills and level of expertise.