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In a nutshell 🥜 → I create strategic ad creatives that stop the scroll, communicate value clearly and turn attention into action. I’ve worked with 7-, 8- and 9-figure businesses across 🇺🇸 USA, 🇬🇧 UK, 🇪🇺 Europe, 🇦🇪 UAE and 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia. The longer version ⬇️ Hello! I’m Naeela, a Graphic Designer and AI Ad Creative Specialist with 4+ years of experience creating high-quality visuals for e-commerce brands, agencies and growing businesses. I specialise in combining strong design, direct-response principles and AI-assisted creative production to create ads that don’t just look good, they have a clear purpose. Whether you need a full batch of Meta ad creatives, new concepts for testing, AI-generated product imagery or ongoing design support, I make the process organised, collaborative and easy. Here’s what I can help you with: ✅ Meta, Facebook and Google static ads ✅ Direct-response and conversion-focused design ✅ E-commerce and DTC ad creatives ✅ AI-generated product and lifestyle imagery ✅ UGC content and native-looking ads ✅ Copywriting and creative strategy ✅ Advertorial and problem-solution creatives ✅ Testimonial, comparison and benefit-led ads ✅ Creative concepts, hooks and visual variations ✅ Product launch and promotional campaigns ✅ Social media graphics and branded content ✅ Presentation, print and digital design ✅ Editable Canva/Figma templates and source files ✅ Social media content planning and management Tools I work with: Canva Pro | Figma | Higgsfield | ChatGPT | Claude | Meta Ads Manager | Google Ads | TikTok | Instagram | Shopify | Notion | Slack | Loom | Zoom | Google Meet | Google Workspace | Asana | Trello | Click Up | And so many more. Above all, I take pride in being reliable, responsive and easy to work with. I follow briefs carefully, communicate clearly and deliver polished creatives that aligns with your goals. Take a look at my client reviews and portfolio below to see the quality of my work and the long-term relationships I’ve built with clients. Have a project in mind? Send me a message, I’d love to hear more about what you’re creating.

I'm an AI ads creative strategist and AI Ad Designer. Before this, I spent two years managing social media for e-commerce and wellness brands growing accounts, building lead funnels, and creating marketing systems clients could run without me. What clients say: "I was exceptionally pleased with her work ethic, the content she created, the research she put into the work she produced, and her regular communication. I would definitely rehire her." Now Claude Code is part of my daily workflow, it's how the creative stays on-brand even when I'm producing a lot of it, fast. What I offer: - Ad scripts, hooks, and concepts built from customer insight - UGC-style briefs and creative direction for creators - Creative testing roadmaps, so you know what's working before you scale spend - Full ad creative production - static, video, product visuals, start to finish AI ad creative tools I use daily: - Claude Code - ChatGPT - Midjourney - Higgsfield - Gemini Nano Banana Pro - Eleven Labs - CapCut Niches: - E-commerce - Wellness Best fit: - established e-commerce and wellness brands with an offer that's already working, who need creative that keeps up. - If you want someone who turns a brief into a script, a script into a shoot list, and a result into the next test - let's talk.

I help agencies, DTC brands, and e-commerce businesses produce static Meta ad creatives that are ready to launch, not ready to be revised ten times. Over the past few years I have worked directly with established brands and performance marketing agencies across health and wellness, supplements, nutrition, and e-commerce. Top Rated on Upwork with a 100% Job Success Score and long term agency relationships built around consistent monthly creative production. What I bring to every project: → Clean product focused layouts that put your offer front and centre → Ads delivered in multiple aspect ratios including 1:1, 4:5, and 9:16 → Campaign batches and ongoing creative production delivered on time every time → Built to your brand guidelines and delivered ready to run → Integrated into agency workflows with fast turnaround and zero hand-holding required → Monthly retainer support for brands and agencies running ongoing Meta campaigns If you are running paid ads on Facebook or Instagram and need a reliable creative specialist for ongoing production, let's work together.

Are your ads getting scrolled past? I design visuals that convert — not just look good. Over the past year alone, I've delivered performance creative for Magnet Plus, E-NET (Ireland's largest wholesale telecoms network), and multiple SaaS/LinkedIn ad launches — work built specifically to lift click-through and drive qualified leads, not just fill a feed. What I bring: 16+ years in design, the last several focused specifically on performance creative for B2B and B2C campaigns A brand and UX background most performance designers don't have — so your ads stay on-strategy, not just on-trend Fluent across Figma, Meta Ads Manager assets, LinkedIn campaign specs, and Canva/template systems your team can maintain after I'm gone Top Rated, 100% Job Success Score, 350+ hours delivered on Upwork If you need ad creative that's actually accountable to performance — not just pretty — let's talk.

⭐️ 100s of happy clients 💎 7+ years of experience in performance-focused design and paid social creatives I create high-converting ad creatives, e-commerce assets, and complete campaigns for e-commerce and luxury and lifestyle DTC brands. Whether you supply product photography, copy, and brand assets or need fully AI-generated campaign imagery. I create premium creative tailored to your goals. I produce commercial-quality visuals designed to stop the scroll, strengthen your brand, and drive conversions. What I can help with: ✔️ Meta Ads & Paid Social Campaigns ✔️ E-commerce & Shopify Creative Assets ✔️ Social Media Campaigns & Content Systems ✔️ Landing Pages & Website Banners ✔️ PDP Design & Amazon A+ Content ✔️ Klaviyo Email Campaigns ✔️ Instagram grids ✔️ Campaign Concepts, Creative Rollout & Performance Testing ✔️ AI Editorial Photoshoots & Campaign Imagery ✔️ Product Visualization & Product Compositing ✔️ AI Lifestyle Imagery & Virtual Models ✔️ UGC-Style Creative (Static, Video & AI-Generated) ✔️ Product Videos, Lifestyle Videos & Short-Form Social Content ✔️ AI-Generated Video & Motion Creative ✔️ Reels, Stories & Carousel Design ✔️ Packaging & Branded Marketing Assets ✔️ Google Display Advertising 📐 Formats: 1×1, 4×5, 9×16, 1080×1080, 1080×1920, 1080x1350, 1200×628, 300×250, 728×90 Industries I’ve worked with: E-commerce • Beauty • Skincare • Wellness • Fashion • Home • Lifestyle • Food & Beverage • Consumer Products • E-commerce • DTC What clients can expect: ✔️ Strategic, conversion-focused creative ✔️ Fast communication and reliable delivery ✔️ Cohesive campaigns across ads, email, and web ✔️ Premium visuals tailored to modern DTC brands ✔️ Creative optimized for both branding and performance Tools I use: Photoshop • Illustrator • Figma • After Effects • InDesign • Canva • Midjourney • Freepik AI • Leonardo • Krea • Runway • CapCut How I work: Every project starts with research and inspiration. I begin by gathering references, moodboards, and creative directions based on your brand, competitors, and campaign goals. We then meet to discuss the concepts, align on the creative direction, and refine the approach before production begins. Whether you need a single advert, ongoing creative support, or a complete campaign rollout, I can work with your existing photography, copy, and brand assets - or create entirely new AI-powered campaign imagery when needed. Every asset is designed to feel cohesive, premium, and ready to launch across Meta, Google, Shopify, email, social media, and your website. I believe the best creative comes from collaboration, clear communication, and continuous refinement. Throughout the project, I share concepts early, welcome feedback, and iterate until the creative aligns with both your brand and your business goals. Fixed-price projects and long-term creative partnerships are both welcome. If you’re looking for creatives that not only look polished but also deliver results, feel free to reach out.

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.