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  • Est. budget: US$100.00

Job Description: We are looking for a talented and creative graphic designer to join our team. The ideal candidate will specialize in designing and branding to assist with onboarding new clients, creating logos, YouTube thumbnails, and branding kits that align with client needs. This role is an excellent opportunity for a designer who loves transforming ideas into visually compelling designs that tell a story. Responsibilities: Collaborate with clients to create custom logos, branding kits, and YouTube thumbnails. Deliver cohesive visual identities that reflect each client's unique vision and brand personality. Design YouTube thumbnails optimized for visibility and audience engagement. Ensure all designs maintain a professional, modern, and brand-appropriate aesthetic. Incorporate client feedback to refine and finalize designs. Requirements: Proven experience in graphic design, particularly in branding and logo creation. Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Canva, or similar design tools. Strong portfolio showcasing logo designs, branding assets, and social media content. Ability to design with both creativity and simplicity in mind, adhering to brand guidelines. Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines. Budget: To be discussed based on experience and project scope. Commitment: Project-based with potential for ongoing collaboration. How to Apply: Submit your portfolio showcasing logo designs, branding projects, and other creative work. Logo Design Instructions: Business Name: BriVidalize IV Hydration and Rejuvenation Spa Concept: Create a minimalist logo featuring open hands gently cupping water, symbolizing rejuvenation and care. Incorporate a waterfall element flowing gracefully into or from the hands. Style: Use a feminine silhouette style with soft, rounded edges. Keep the design simple, elegant, and visually balanced. Avoid overly detailed or complex elements. Color Palette: Use soothing blue tones to represent water and rejuvenation. Complement with black accents to add contrast and a modern touch. Theme: The logo should evoke feelings of tranquility, wellness, and luxury while maintaining a clean and professional look. Deliverable: Submit the logo in high-resolution formats (PNG, SVG) with transparent and non-transparent background versions. Sample Description: The logo should depict open hands with a natural, flowing waterfall integrated into the design. The water element should be soft and calming, complementing the overall aesthetic of a hydration and rejuvenation spa. Include a brief description of your design process for the sample logo and your overall approach to branding. Mention "Branding Pro" in your application to confirm you’ve read the job description thoroughly. Why Work With Us: We value creativity, collaboration, and innovation. This is an exciting opportunity to showcase your design expertise and contribute to meaningful branding projects that leave a lasting impact.

Graphic DesignAdobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopCorporate Brand IdentityLogo Design
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  • Intermediate
  • Fixed price
  • Est. budget: US$100.00

We are a group of experienced graphic designers with over 10 years in the industry, looking for an assistant designer to help create unique and eye-catching t-shirt designs for our Merch by Amazon store. The ideal candidate will have a strong flair for creativity, an understanding of current trends in fashion and graphic design, and experience with creating designs for t-shirts. Your work should be original, high-quality, and appealing to a diverse audience. We are offering a fixed budget of $100 USD per month for this project, and we expect a turnover of 25 unique designs per month. Designs will be based on keywords provided by us, and we require quick turnaround times with revisions if needed. The ideal candidate should be able to provide a mix of manually created designs and AI-generated designs (if AI is used). However, not all designs should be AI-generated, and we are looking for high-resolution, original designs—no cookie-cutter, mass-produced artwork. We do not mind the use of AI in design creation, but we expect that the designer balances it with manually created artwork. The ideal candidate should have knowledge of the print-on-demand process and experience designing for t-shirts. This is a long-term gig with many months of work available for the right person. If you are passionate about design, have experience in the merch industry, and can deliver creative, unique designs, we would love to hear from you! Please include a portfolio showcasing your previous work.

T-Shirt DesignAdobe IllustratorGraphic DesignAdobe PhotoshopClothing
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  • Intermediate
  • Hourly: US$15.00 - US$35.00
  • Est. time: 1 to 3 months, 30+ hrs/week

We are looking for a talented Creative Designer to produce visually captivating and user-centric designs that effectively communicate our brand's story. Your role will involve creating graphics for various digital platforms, ensuring consistency with our brand identity, and enhancing user engagement. The ideal candidate will have a passion for design and a strong portfolio showcasing previous work. If you're ready to create memorable designs that resonate with our audience, we want to hear from you!

Graphic DesignAdobe PhotoshopAdobe IllustratorIllustrationLogo Design
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  • Hourly: US$15.00 - US$35.00
  • Est. time: 1 to 3 months, Less than 30 hrs/week

We are seeking a skilled designer to assess and refresh the typography of our existing brand on our website. The ideal candidate will analyze our current font choices, spacing, and overall typographic hierarchy, providing recommendations for improvement to enhance our brand's visual identity. This project involves collaboration with our team to ensure the typography aligns with our brand values and enhances user experience. If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for typography, we'd love to hear from you!

Graphic DesignLogo DesignAdobe IllustratorWeb DesignAdobe Photoshop
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  • Intermediate
  • Fixed price
  • Est. budget: US$100.00

We are looking for a talented graphic designer to create a visually appealing seating chart for an upcoming event. The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio that demonstrates their design skills and ability to present information clearly. You will be responsible for incorporating event details and ensuring the chart is easy to read and aesthetically pleasing. If you have a passion for design and experience in creating similar projects, we would love to see your work!

Graphic DesignAdobe InDesign
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  • Fixed price
  • Est. budget: US$150.00

Create 4 Lottie animations for a website hosted on Webflow. Each animation will represent a functionality of our SaaS product. For example: 1 animation is to represent the ability to change the logo on a webpage to match your brand and another will be to show You will get access to figma files with the entire product design to use for the animations and will need to alter them to fit the size and style for the lottie animations. You will receive exact instructions on what needs to be created, as well as the exact style and design the animations should be in with examples to use as guides and the design or the website and where the files will be placed. These are just 4 of the many lottie animations/ webpage designs that will be needed, and this job can lead to a lot more work. See animations on Ramp. com, similar to this

Motion GraphicsGraphic DesignWeb Design2D AnimationLottieAnimationMotion DesignVideo EditingDesign MockupCustom Web Design
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  • Intermediate
  • Hourly: US$5.00 - US$10.00
  • Est. time: Less than 1 month, Less than 30 hrs/week

Photo editor needed to revise images for ecommerce listings, starting immediately. Must be fast, efficient, and effective with photoshop. Must be fluent in English and very responsive via UpWork chat. Will be working directly with owner to quickly edit multiple images for online product listings. Majority of work will take place over next 2-3 days, with intermittent work available afterwards.

Adobe IllustratorJPGTIFFPhoto EditingProduct ListingsImage EditingAdobe PhotoshopPhoto ManipulationPhoto RetouchingPhoto Color Correction
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  • Intermediate
  • Hourly: US$5.00 - US$10.00
  • Est. time: Less than 1 month, Less than 30 hrs/week

We seek a skilled graphic designer to create 5 simple icons for our product categories. Candidates must have icon design experience and a strong portfolio. Final icons must be vectors. If you're creative and can deliver quality designs, we’d love to hear from you!

Graphic DesignAdobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopLogo DesignInfographic
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  • Entry Level
  • Hourly
  • Est. time: 3 to 6 months, Less than 30 hrs/week

Need a YouTube Thumbnail design. I will share all the necessary details about my channel's content with you later, along with the pictures and text required for the thumbnails. I am looking for professional and eye-catching designs, as this is a long-term collaboration opportunity.

Adobe PhotoshopAdobe IllustratorGraphic DesignLogo DesignBrand Identity & GuidelinesYouTube ThumbnailCompany ProfileLabel & Packaging DesignVideo EditingAdobe Premiere ProAdobe After EffectsYouTube VideoInstagram ReelsYouTube ShortsShort Video
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How to Become a Freelance Illustrator

If you have artistic ability and enjoy sketching, drawing, and technology, you may have a future as a freelance illustrator. Artistic ability is the primary requisite to become a freelance illustrator. An ability to draw, sketch, use computer software to conceive and develop artwork, and otherwise create attractive illustrations is a starting point to being a freelance illustrator. A track record of creating graphic illustrations for clients or an employer also goes a long way in positioning yourself as a freelance illustrator.

What does a freelance illustrator do?

A freelance illustrator develops and delivers artistic work, including graphics, images, logos, characters, and children’s books, to individuals or corporate clients. The types of illustrations needed by clients varies, depending on the project being hired for.

The scope of illustrations could include anything from developing comic book characters for a publishing company to providing images for a greeting card company to drawing portraits for families. The finished work could include art created on a canvas or digital files created with the use of computer software.

What skills do I need to become a freelance illustrator?

To become a freelance illustrator, a college education may be helpful, but a degree is not necessary. Attending art school could set you apart from the competition, but it isn’t necessarily required. The primary requirement an aspiring illustrator must have is the ability to create attractive illustrations. Depending on your career path, additional skills might be useful.

Common skills a freelance illustrator should possess include:

  • Ability to create illustrations that are attractive to various audiences
  • Experience using design software, including Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
  • Ability to meet client deadlines
  • Understanding of tools used on different surfaces, such as canvas, paper, and acrylic
  • Bachelor’s degree (recommendation) in graphic design, fine arts, or related field
  • A website, portfolio, or social media profile to showcase your best work

What are the job responsibilities of a freelance illustrator?

A full-time or a freelance illustrator may have a number of responsibilities ranging from ensuring availability of proper tools needed to complete an assignment to understanding in detail what a client wants. Freelance illustrators can be found working on numerous projects such as children’s books, editorial illustrations, or on graphic novels, to name just a few examples.

In addition, a freelancer will be responsible for:

  • Determining the proper illustration tools and platforms in which to complete requested client work
  • Understanding and executing in relation to the requirements established by the client
  • Completing illustration projects on time and within budget
  • Asking questions if unclear on assignments
  • Working with potential clients along with art directors, graphic designers, and advertising agencies

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