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Johannesburg, South Africa
Results based Creative Strategist. I create AI powered ads for and Social Media, I don't just get you views and likes. I focus on CONVERSION. ✔️ Content creation (AI Avatars, campaigns, animations, Ads, Reels, Youtube Shorts, TikTok etc) ✔️ Content planning and strategy ✔️ Content Repurposing (Send me your old content & I will optimize it to fit in with the current social media trends. This includes short clips for Reels, Carousels etc) ✔️ SEO and viral content research ✔️ Email marketing ✔️ Community management ✔️ Affiliate & Influencer marketing ✔️ Ecommerce and Shopify brands I am a content creator specializing in carousels, emails and short form content on Youtube, Tiktok and Instagram. I strike a good balance at being both highly creative, but also rigorously analytical. I pride myself in being very results-oriented by channeling my strong passion for helping people and brands elevate their presence through translating their values and vision into tangible social media marketing strategies and highly targeted copy and messaging. As a natural extrovert, I enjoy working in teams and collaborating to meet common goals in a manner that is engaging and uplifting. I’m also an avid lifelong learner who is always excited to learn from others and grow. My interests: internet culture, travel, health, wellness and food content.
- Ad Creative
- Canva
- CapCut
- Social Media Content
- Copywriting
- Social Media Management
- Content Marketing
- Instagram
- Content Strategy
- Creative Strategy
- AI Image Generation
- ChatGPT
- UGC
Potchefstroom, South Africa
Facebook ads growth partner who acts like a chief revenue officer. Meta-certified Facebook ads & GoHighLevel automation specialist (available September) Precision ads fused with psychology-backed optimization: simple, clear, unforgettable, profitable. 🧠 Facebook Ad clicks into Booked Appointments (calls) or Sales ✅ Upwork Top-Rated freelancer (Facebook ads & marketing funnels) Why growth-minded founders choose me • 128× ROI in real estate ($152 ad spend → $324 000 closed sales) • 11× ROI in legal within three weeks on a brand-new funnel • Six-figure lifts for premium services and coaching through end-to-end automation Credibility • Managed six-figure annual ad budgets across SaaS, home services, legal, and education • Meta Ads certified and GoHighLevel certified partner • Transparent reporting, fast communication, weekly optimisation loops • Results showcased in the GoHighLevel community Client feedback “We spent $152 and closed $324 000 in property - 128× ROI. Clear, effective, no wasted motion.” – Michael Brink, Century 21 “11× ROI in three weeks for our law firm. Highly recommend.” - Jonathan Sterling, Martine Law “Leads hit so fast we had to pause the campaign.” - Suede Hussain, AlpinHaus Shepherds My philosophy: systems scale, hacks fade I engineer funnels where every step - from ad creative to post-purchase automation - works in sync, so growth compounds month after month. 📩 Ready to turn Facebook traffic into predictable revenue? Send me a message with your biggest bottleneck and your 90-day goal. I’ll reply within one business day with a lean action plan and a fixed-price quote. (Freelance partner, never a full-time hire.)
- Advertising
- Pay Per Click Advertising
- Facebook Advertising
- Marketing
- Marketing Strategy
- Marketing Automation
- Marketing Management
- Marketing Automation Software
- B2B Marketing
- B2C Marketing
- Performance Marketing
Johannesburg, South Africa
I help agencies, DTC brands, and e-commerce businesses produce Meta ad creatives and static ads that are ready to launch, not ready to be revised ten times. Over the past few years I have worked directly with big brands and performance marketing agencies producing Facebook and Instagram ad creatives across multiple industries including nutrition, food brands, hospitality, and e-commerce. Top Rated on Upwork with a 100% Job Success Score and multiple ongoing contracts built around repeat production work. My process is simple. Brief, concept, delivery, variations. Every project follows the same structure so nothing gets lost and revisions stay minimal. What I bring to every project: → Static ad creatives and campaign batches delivered on time every time → Clean product focused layouts that put your offer front and centre → Consistent quality whether it is one ad or twenty → Easy revision process with clear communication throughout → Familiar with real agency workflows and production standards → Monthly retainer support for brands and agencies running ongoing Meta campaigns If you are running paid ads or need a reliable graphic designer for Meta platforms, Facebook campaigns, Instagram ads, or ongoing creative production, let's work together. KEYWORDS Graphic Designer Meta Ads, Graphic Designer Digital Marketing, Graphic Designer Social Media Ads, Meta Ad Creatives, Graphic Designer E-commerce Ads, Graphic Designer B2B Ads, Facebook Ad Creatives, Instagram Ad Creatives, Graphic Designer for Facebook Ads, Graphic Designer for Instagram Ads, Meta Ads Campaigns, Graphic Designer Social Media Campaigns, Graphic Designer for Digital Ads, Graphic Designer Banner Ads, Graphic Designer for Social Media, Digital Advertising Creatives, Graphic Designer for Meta Platforms, Social Media Ad Creatives, Graphic Designer for Facebook Campaigns, Creative Ads for E-commerce, Graphic Designer Ads for B2B, Meta Ad Design Specialist, Graphic Designer Digital Advertising, Graphic Designer for Ad Strategy, Social Media Ad Design, Graphic Designer Ad Optimization, Graphic Designer for Performance Ads, Facebook Ads Designer, Instagram Ads Specialist, E-commerce Advertising Design, Graphic Designer Conversion-Focused Ads, Graphic Designer CTR Boosting, Meta Ad Graphic Designer, Graphic Designer for Online Ads, Graphic Designer for Ad Creatives, Graphic Designer Creative Strategy, Graphic Designer for Business Ads, Digital Marketing Ads Designer, Custom Meta Ads, Graphic Designer for B2C Ads, Social Media Marketing Graphics, Graphic Designer for Social Media Branding, Graphic Designer for Lead Generation Ads, Custom Ad Designs for Social Media, Graphic Designer for Meta Platforms Ads, Creative Ads for Product Launches, Graphic Designer for Online Marketing, Graphic Designer for Paid Social Ads, Graphic Designer for Sponsored Ads, Graphic Designer for Social Media Engagement, Creative Ads for Digital Campaigns, Graphic Designer for Social Media Strategies, Graphic Designer for E-commerce Marketing, Graphic Designer for Meta Ad Campaigns, Facebook and Instagram Ads Graphic Designer, Graphic Designer Figma, Graphic Designer Photoshop, Graphic Designer MidJourney, Graphic Designer Social Media Graphics, Graphic Designer Ad Design for Startups, Graphic Designer for Local Businesses, Graphic Designer for B2B Lead Generation, Graphic Designer for Paid Ads Strategy, Custom Graphic Design Ads, Graphic Designer for Product Promotion, Graphic Designer for High-Conversion Ads, Graphic Designer for Online Sales Funnels, Graphic Designer for Mobile Ads, Graphic Designer for Dynamic Ads, Graphic Designer for Campaign Analysis, Graphic Designer for Social Media Growth, Graphic Designer for Traffic-Boosting Ads, Graphic Designer for Retargeting Ads, Creative Ads for Multi-Channel Campaigns, Graphic Designer for Social Media Advertising, Graphic Designer for Ecommerce Websites, Graphic Designer for Content Marketing, Graphic Designer for Product Photography Ads, Graphic Designer for Custom Display Ads, Graphic Designer for Holiday Campaigns, Graphic Designer for Cross-Platform Ads, Graphic Designer for Influencer Marketing Campaigns, Graphic Designer for Ad Design Consultation, Graphic Designer for Mobile App Ads, Graphic Designer for Event Marketing Ads, Graphic Designer for DTC Brands, Graphic Designer for DTC Ad Campaigns, Graphic Designer for Direct-to-Consumer Ads, DTC Brand Ad Creatives, Graphic Designer for DTC E-commerce, Ad Designer with Conversion Focus, Designer for Click-Worthy Visuals, Visual Creative for Sales Campaigns, Designer for Attention-Grabbing Creatives, Designer for Aesthetic Performance Ads, Designer for ROI-Driven Creatives, Graphic Designer for Niche Market Ads, Visual Designer for High-Intent Audiences
- Ad Creative
- Canva
- Facebook Advertising
- Advertising Design
- Social Media Advertising
- Static Banner Ad Design
- Banner Ad Design
- Instagram Marketing
- Social Media Imagery
- Facebook Ad Campaign
- Graphic Design
- Social Media Design
- Performance Marketing
- Digital Advertising
- Ecommerce Marketing
- Product Marketing
- Creative Strategy
- Paid Social
- Social Media Marketing
- Adobe Photoshop
Durban, South Africa
Most ad creatives look good and perform poorly. The problem is designers who build for aesthetics, not outcomes. Wrong hierarchy. Weak hooks. No understanding of how paid traffic actually converts. I fix that. I design Meta and TikTok ad creatives specifically engineered to stop the scroll, communicate the offer fast, and drive the action — click, lead, or purchase. What this means for you: lower cost per result, higher CTR, and creatives that give your media buyer something worth spending behind. What I deliver: — Static and carousel ad creatives for Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok — Copy-informed layouts built around your offer and audience — All export sizes ready for campaign launch — Fast turnaround with clear communication My background: I combine graphic design with a working understanding of paid media strategy. I know what a creative needs to do at the top of funnel versus retargeting. That context is what separates a designer from a creative strategist. Recent work: Available in portfolio — Meta ad creatives for e-commerce and service brands. Trusted by brands across health, skincare, sports nutrition, and lifestyle — with a 5-star track record on Upwork. Ready to start? Send me your brief and I will respond the same day with questions and a clear path forward.
- Ad Creative
- Facebook Advertising
- Instagram Marketing
- Banner Ad Design
- Social Media Advertising
- Performance Marketing
- Static Banner Ad
- Conversion Rate Optimization
- Canva
- Direct Response Copywriting
- Facebook Marketing
- Instagram Ad Campaign
- Graphic Design
- AI Image Generation
- LinkedIn Marketing
Bloemfontein, South Africa
Top-rated Plus freelancer with 100% Job Success, helping founders, experts, and organizations clarify how their ideas, expertise, and offerings are positioned, communicated, and understood in the market. My Value I don’t just create content, I bring strategic clarity to complex thinking. My work sits at the intersection of: • Brand and positioning strategy • Strategic communication • Knowledge architecture Many businesses don’t have a capability problem; they have a positioning and communication problem. They are: • difficult to explain • undervalued by their audience • competing on the wrong dimensions • not translating their expertise into perceived value That’s where I come in. I specialize in identifying gaps between: • what a business is • how it communicates • how it is perceived and closing that gap through clear positioning, structured messaging, and high-impact communication. What I Help Clients Do Clients work with me when they need to: • Define or refine positioning and value propositions • Turn scattered ideas into a clear strategic direction • Develop messaging and narrative systems that actually land • Build thought leadership, books, and intellectual property • Translate complex offerings into clear, credible, and usable communication How I Work With 15+ years across publishing, education, marketing & sales, business development, and executive communication, I operate at both: • Strategy level — clarifying what needs to be said, how it should be positioned, and why • Execution level — translating that thinking into structured, high-quality outputs My approach combines: • Strategic thinking (what and why) • Structure (how it’s organized) • Narrative (how it lands) This ensures the final output is not just well-written, but aligned, differentiated, and actionable. What Sets Me Apart Clients value my ability to: • Bring clarity to ambiguous or complex ideas • Identify positioning and communication gaps quickly • Structure thinking in a way that supports decision-making • Bridge strategy and execution seamlessly • Deliver work that supports real-world application, not just readability Selected Work Includes • Brand positioning and strategic communication projects • Executive thought leadership and long-form content • Business and leadership books and frameworks • Knowledge systems and educational program development • Strategic communication consulting (including work with Emerj AI) • Multi-format publishing (Word, InDesign, long-form systems) If you’re looking for someone who can both define the thinking and execute it at a high level, I’d be glad to collaborate.
- Thought Leadership Content
- Ghostwriting
- Business Writing
- White Paper
- Book Writing
- Book Editing
- Ebook Writing
- Publishing
- Content Strategy
- Communication Strategy
- Research & Development
- Executive Support
- Content Development
- Book Design
- Ebook Formatting
Cape Town, South Africa
Are your ads getting scrolled past? I help brands design visuals that convert—not just look good. I'm a freelance design director turned performance ad creative specialist, focused on high-converting visual assets for B2B and B2C campaigns. My work helps clients: Generate leads through LinkedIn and Meta ads Increase click-through rates on cold traffic campaigns Align brand strategy with campaign performance 🔹 10+ years experience in brand, UI, and visual systems 🔹 Now focused on results-driven design for paid media 🔹 Fluent in strategy, execution, and audience targeting I’ve worked with startups, agencies, and legacy brands—across the UK, UAE, and Europe—to create ad assets that feel bold, clean, and effective. 📩 Ready for your ads to actually perform? Let’s chat.
- Ad Creative
- B2C Marketing
- Conversion Rate Optimization
- Graphic Design
- Social Media Design
- LinkedIn Marketing
- Visual Design
- B2B Marketing
- Digital Advertising
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