Graphic Designer / Photoshop Expert for Custom Guitar Graphics & Celebrity Displays

I'm looking for a skilled graphic designer/photo editor to create custom guitar graphics and collectible display pieces similar to the examples attached. The ideal candidate will have experience using AI for input and creation of artwork. Projects include: Custom electric guitar body artwork Celebrity and musician-themed displays Movie memorabilia displays Sports memorabilia displays Autograph presentation layouts Framed collectible wall art Product mockups for customer approvals Required Skills Advanced Photoshop Photo manipulation and compositing Background removal Layout and typography design Image enhancement/upscaling Creating print-ready files Attention to detail Ability to follow existing design styles Important Speed and efficiency are extremely important. The ideal candidate can produce quality work quickly and consistently while maintaining attention to detail. I use Upwork's Time Tracker and expect honest tracking. Designers who work efficiently, communicate well, and consistently produce high-quality work in a timely manner will receive regular ongoing work. This is not a one-time project. I am looking for someone I can work with long-term. Example Tasks Create custom guitar wraps from celebrity or band images Design framed autograph displays Create movie-themed collectible layouts Design sports memorabilia presentations Improve customer-supplied images for printing Produce print-ready files and mockups ## Examples of Typical Projects ### Project Type #1: Custom Guitar Wrap Design I will provide: * A high-resolution transparent PSD of a guitar body * A high-resolution image of the autographed pickguard * The name of the artist, band, celebrity, movie, or theme Example instructions: "Create an Alice Cooper guitar. Use his most iconic album artwork and imagery." Your responsibilities: 1. Research the artist, band, movie, athlete, or celebrity. 2. Determine their most recognizable or popular imagery. 3. Use AI, Google, Wikipedia, fan sites, or other research tools to identify the best source material. 4. Create a visually appealing guitar wrap design. 5. Position important artwork elements so they are not hidden by: * Pickguards * Pickups * Knobs * Bridges * Other guitar hardware 6. Deliver: * A final mockup showing the completed guitar * The print-ready artwork file (typically 16" x 20" at 300 DPI) I am looking for designers who can think creatively and make good artistic decisions without needing step-by-step instructions for every project. --- ### Project Type #2: Gold Record / Music Award Displays I will provide: * A high-resolution gold or platinum record image * An autographed CD cover, album cover, or photo * The artist's name Example instructions: "Create 2 different display concepts for this signed album." Your responsibilities: 1. Research the artist. 2. Identify their most successful album, song, or imagery. 3. Design one or more professional display layouts. 4. Create realistic mockups suitable for customer approval. Deliverables: * Display Concept #1 * Display Concept #2 (if requested) * Print-ready production files --- ### What Makes a Great Candidate The best candidates: * Work quickly and efficiently * Use Upwork Time Tracker honestly * Need minimal supervision * Have strong Photoshop skills * Can research and make design decisions independently * Communicate clearly * Deliver quality work on schedule Designers who consistently produce quality work in a timely manner will receive ongoing work every week and become part of our long-term team. Compensation Please bid your hourly rate however a per/project price can be negotiated based on skillset.