Vector Character Drawing for Animators, Agencies & Publishers
Vector character drawing from Vector Design US turns your sketch, description or reference into a clean, scalable character for animation, advertising, banners and print. TV and animation studios, ad agencies, design firms, newspapers and magazines send pencil roughs or ideas, and our artists draw cartoon, animal and portrait characters by hand, from $7 per image.
- Characters built from your sketch or brief
- Clean outlines with flat or shaded color
- Delivery in 24 hours, rush from 6 hours
- Two free revision rounds plus a refund promise
What Is Vector Character Drawing?
A vector character is a figure, such as a person, animal or creature, drawn with paths and fills instead of pixels. Designers usually start with a pencil sketch, and a vector artist then redraws it with clean outlines and color. Because it is vector, the character can shrink to an icon or grow to a billboard and still look sharp, which suits animation and print.
- Sketches inked, cleaned and colored
- Line weight and palette kept consistent
- Only characters you own or have rights to use
Character Types We Draw
Send a sketch, a written description or a few references, and an artist takes it from there.
Cartoon Characters
Characters for TV series, ad campaigns and agencies, drawn from scratch or from your sketch.
Animal Characters
Friendly animal figures with expressive faces for kids’ content, products and promotions.
Portrait Characters
Real people turned into stylized characters for brands, teams and storytelling.
Sketch to Character
Pencil roughs inked, cleaned and colored as finished vector characters.
Characters for Logos & Banners
Figures sized and simplified for corporate logos, banners and signage.
Who Orders Vector Characters
Teams that need characters to carry a story, a brand or a message.
Character Drawing Price
A simple character cleaned up from a clear sketch starts at $7 per image. Characters drawn from a written idea, detailed shading, complex costumes or several figures take more time and are priced higher. The exact price is set in the quote we email you.
- 24-hour delivery for standard jobs
- Rush from 6 hours when you need it; extra charge may apply
- Accepts PayPal, Visa and Mastercard
- Delivered in AI, EPS, SVG, PDF and PNG
Drawing a Whole Series?
Animated series, comic strips and campaigns often need several characters that belong together. Share the full list and any style references; we draw the first figure, agree the look with you and then quote the rest.
- Shared style rules for the whole cast
- Series pricing after the first character
- Monthly invoicing for ongoing production
- NDA for unreleased shows and campaigns
Character work is part of our image to vector conversion services. For broader illustration projects see digital illustration, and for humorous figures see cartoon design. Characters based on real people are covered by portrait conversion, and pet-inspired figures by pet vector conversion.
Why Studios Bring Us Their Characters
Artists, not presets
Every character is drawn by a vector artist, never auto-traced or assembled from templates.
Consistent from every angle
Line weight, proportions and palette stay fixed so the character looks the same in each use.
Built for any size
Clean paths scale from a small icon to a large billboard without quality loss.
Since 2010 in Brooklyn
40+ in-house designers, QC on every file, two free revisions and a refund guarantee.
Stock characters
- Already used by other brands
- Poses and outfits locked in place
- Licensing limits on products
- No match to your story
Characters by our artists
- Created for your project
- Poses and details to your brief
- Artwork for your own products
- Designed around your story
A Sketch Turned Into a Campaign Character
Example: an ad agency has a pencil sketch of a friendly robot for a client campaign and needs finished vector art.
- The brief
- Keep the robot’s rounded shape, use the campaign’s three colors and supply a front view plus a waving pose.
- What we do
- An artist inks the sketch, refines proportions, adds flat color with light shading and draws the second pose.
- What you receive
- Layered AI and EPS files, an SVG for web banners and transparent PNGs of both poses.
How It Works
Send your idea
Upload a sketch, description or references and explain where the character will appear.
Review the quote
We email an exact price and timeline; PayPal, Visa or Mastercard payment starts the work.
Draw and refine
An artist inks and colors the character; QC checks shapes, colors and consistency.
Download the art
Receive AI, EPS, SVG, PDF and PNG files, with two free revision rounds.
Words From Our Clients
“I often receive jpg logos from clients who need to do signage or embroidery, where vector art is required. I’ve used Vector Design for several years and they are always extremely quick and the quality of their vector files is excellent.”Merili LoucksSignage & embroidery · Google review
“I’ve been in the promotional products industry for 45 years and they are the most efficient design company I have worked with.”Don GardinerPromotional products · Google review
“I have used their services on several projects, always timely and very professional. They are our go-to partner.”Scott TurnerRepeat client · Google review
Rated five stars in 500+ Google reviews.
Vector Character Drawing FAQ
What is vector character drawing?
Vector character drawing is creating a person, animal or creature as scalable vector art, usually starting from a pencil sketch or brief. An artist draws clean outlines and color with paths and fills, so the character stays sharp from a small icon to a large banner and suits animation and print.
How much does vector character drawing cost?
A simple character cleaned up from a clear sketch starts at $7 per image. Characters designed from a written idea, detailed shading or several figures take longer and are priced higher. Share your sketch or brief and we email an exact quote and timeline before work begins.
Can you turn my rough sketch into a finished character?
Yes. Scan or photograph your pencil sketch, even a rough one, and upload it. The artist keeps your design intent, refines the lines and proportions, then adds color in the style you describe or show us with a reference image, ready for print or animation.
Will you recreate characters from TV shows or films?
No. We only draw characters that you own or have the right to use, and we do not copy trademarked characters from shows, films or games. We are happy to create an original character that captures a similar mood or energy for your project.
Will I own the character you draw?
If you would like full ownership of the character artwork, we transfer it to you after payment. Your brand can then use the character in games, apps, packaging, children’s content or animation, and keep developing new poses with any artist you choose in the years ahead.
What files will my character come in?
Characters come as layered AI and EPS for editing, SVG for websites and apps, PDF for print and transparent PNG for quick use. If your team works in a particular program or needs a specific size, mention it in the brief and we prepare the files to match.
What happens after I send my brief?
We review the brief and email an exact quote. Once payment arrives through PayPal, Visa or Mastercard, the artist starts drawing and QC checks the finished character. Two free revisions are included, and our 100% money-back guarantee covers you if the result misses the brief.
Bring Your Character to Life
Upload a sketch or describe the character you have in mind. We email an exact price and delivery time and start drawing once payment is complete.