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Less than 30 hrs/week
Hours needed

Less than 1 month
Duration

Expert
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We are YEAWOR, a new streetwear clothing brand with a strong focus on storytelling, culture, and legacy. We're looking for a creative a…

Graphic Design Adobe Photoshop T-Shirt Design Clothing Adobe Illustrator
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$100
Fixed-price

Intermediate
Experience level

I am looking for a graphic designer who can help ad-hoc with a number of small design tasks for several websites on an ongoing basis. A…

Graphic Design Banner Ad Design Adobe Illustrator Logo Design Adobe Photoshop Finance & Accounting Infographic
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Less than 30 hrs/week
Hours needed

1 to 3 months
Duration

Intermediate
Experience level

I want to get ai generated product images to advertise with on Meta.

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Photoshop Shop Sign for Website Fixed-price ‐ Posted 1 day ago

$10
Fixed-price

Intermediate
Experience level

We are looking for a skilled Photoshop expert to enhance and edit our shop sign photos for our website. These photos will be used to sh…

Graphic Design Photo Editing Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop
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Chinese speaker to make brochure Fixed-price ‐ Posted 1 day ago

$20
Fixed-price

Intermediate
Experience level

Design a realestate brochure for a house. i will provide photos and some content and you can add the chinese flare and style.

Graphic Design Adobe InDesign Layout Design Adobe Photoshop Chinese Mandarin Dialect
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$175
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Intermediate
Experience level

Background: This project is part of the Call for Ideas — "Castle Appropriation, challenging the uncritical glorification of Prussia" by…

Graphic Design Adobe Photoshop 3D Rendering
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Graphic Designer for Coffee Bag Labels Fixed-price ‐ Posted 1 day ago

$50
Fixed-price

Intermediate
Experience level

We are looking for a skilled graphic designer to create 8 vibrant and eye-catching labels for our coffee bags. The labels should have a…

Graphic Design Adobe Photoshop Brand Identity & Guidelines Adobe Illustrator
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Create TEMPLATE Hourly ‐ Posted 1 day ago

30+ hrs/week
Hours needed

More than 6 months
Duration

Expert
Experience level

-I'd like to create a comprehensive template that I can use across all four of my businesses. This template should provide a detailed o…

Graphic Design Timeline Flowchart Informational Infographic Infographic
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Graphic designer Hourly ‐ Posted 1 day ago

Less than 30 hrs/week
Hours needed

1 to 3 months
Duration

Expert
Experience level

I need a graphic designer to create images for my ebook for children (illustrated bible stories), 20 ebooks each with 5 images. Biblica…

Graphic Design Adobe Illustrator Illustration
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Newsletter Design Hourly ‐ Posted 1 day ago

Less than 30 hrs/week
Hours needed

Less than 1 month
Duration

Expert
Experience level

Design for an Internal Newsletter, Magazine style, Mix between Corporate and modern yet still fun and engaging,

Graphic Design Publication Design Contemporary Style Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign Layout Design
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Graphic Designers on Upwork
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How to become a freelance Graphic Designer

Are you a creative visual communicator who loves helping others find new ways to express their vision through graphics, typography, and color? You may have what it takes to become a freelance graphic designer on Upwork.

What does a graphic designer do?

Graphic designers are the visual communicators of a business. They project a company’s mission and vision and draw in new stakeholders and consumers by utilizing various media forms. They can paint new identities and brands through advertising and promotional work.

Whether it’s a new business launching its first storefront or a widely recognized company that requires a brand refresh—graphic designers must be able to collaborate across various departments of a business to convey these company goals.

What skills do you need to become a graphic designer?

The minimum qualification to become a graphic designer is typically a bachelor’s degree in graphic design or similar creative subject. However, it’s important that you have a strong portfolio to showcase your best work to potential clients. Common skills a graphic designer should have include:

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Creativity in various media forms
  • User experience and website design fundamentals
  • Storyboarding
  • Desktop publishing
  • Composition
  • Image editing
  • Proficiency with design programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, and GIMP

Should I get a graphic design certification?

In addition to developing your skills, obtaining a professional certification may help your Upwork profile stand out. Some examples of popular graphic designer certifications include:

  • Adobe Certified Expert (ACE)
  • Advertising Design Certification
  • Adobe InDesign (Certified)

These certifications will provide you with a strong foundation to begin your graphic design career.

What are the job responsibilities of a graphic designer?

Typical graphic designer responsibilities include:

  • Collaborating with advertising directors, brand consultants, marketers, and other departments to create new media and artwork
  • Designing new media using graphic design software and tools
  • Creating a package of new fonts, colors, and other design elements to tie together brand packages
  • Translate a company’s goals and needs into promotional design strategies
  • Pitching new design concepts to advertising teams

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