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Jakarta, Indonesia
Hi! I’m a passionate graphic designer with 5+ years of experience specializing in social media design, visual branding & packaging, and digital content creation. I help brands turn ideas into scroll-stopping visuals, whether it's for Instagram feeds, product launches, or promotional campaigns. ✨ What I can do for you: - Instagram & social media post design (carousel, story, ads) - Product highlight & lifestyle visuals - Brand identity & promotional kits - Label & packaging design - Generate AI images - Poster, flyer, and digital banners - Clean, consistent, and modern layouts - Image retouching & enhancement - Background removal & cleanup - Color correction & adjustments Let’s collaborate and make your brand look stunning online! Feel free to message me anytime.
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Islamabad, Pakistan
( IGNORE IN PROGRESS JOBS THEY ARE NOT ACTIVE ) Hello there! I’m a seasoned professional deeply immersed in the dynamic world of AI technologies. With a focus on ChatGPT, Midjourney AI, Nano banana, AI Prompt Engineering, and AI Video generation using Sora, FLUX AI Image creation, Luma AI , Google Veo 3, Higgsfield, Freepik AI, Canva AI, Adobe Firefly, Ideogram, GPT 5, Seedream, AI ads and Kling AI. I bring a unique blend of creativity and technical magic to your projects. My passion for AI-driven solutions fuels my commitment to delivering exceptional results. Client Reviews: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 "Abdullah was professional, responsible and creative." 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 "Great AI image generator, Recommended!" 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 "Excellent Freelancer. Would hire him again in the future." 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 "Abdullah managed to understand exactly what we wanted, Recommend." 🌟 Services Offered: ⚡ Adobe Firefly Expertise: ✅ Professional Quality Images using Adobe Firefly ✅ Custom AI Animation with Adobe Firefly ✅ Text-to-Video using Adobe Firefly ✅ Social Media Ready AI videos ✅ AI Cinematic videos using Sora ⚡ Sora AI Video Creation: ✅ Professional Quality Videos using SORA ✅ Custom Script AI Movies using SORA ✅ Text-to-Video using Sora AI ✅ Social Media Ready AI ads ⚡ Nano banana & VEO 3: ✅ Ultra realistic images Using Nano banana ✅ Ultra customized Images using Nano banana ⚡ Higgsfield AI VFX: ✅ VFX Effects with Higgsfield ✅ Visual effects with Higgsfield soul ✅ Custom AI ads with Higgsfield ⚡ Kling AI Expertise: ✅ Top notch AI videos with kling ai ✅ Visual effects with kling ai ✅ AI ads videos with kling ai ⚡ Google Veo 3 Expert & AI video generator: ✅ Custom Script AI Movies using Google VEO 3 ✅ Text-to-Video using Google Veo 3 ✅ Top VEO 3 Expert and AI video generator ⚡ ChatGPT Prompt Engineering Mastery: ✅ Content Creation using chatgpt ✅ chatgpt prompt engineering expertise ✅ Data Analysis using chatgpt expertise ✅ Seasoned ChatGpt Expert ✅ Programming Help using OpenAI Expertise ✅ Experienced ChatGPT prompts Writer ⚡ Midjourney AI Mastery: ✅ AI Image Generation using midjourney ai ✅ Creative midjourney artist ✅ Advanced midjourney Prompt Engineering ✅ Customized Artwork midjourney artist ✅ High-Resolution Image Output using midjourney ai ✅ Diverse midjourney ai images style options ✅ customized midjourney prompts ⚡ FLUX AI Image Generation Services: ✅ Custom Image Creation using FLUX ✅ Realistic Character Design using FLUX ✅ Product Visualization using FLUX ✅ Creative Concept Art uisng FLUX ✅ Digital Artwork and Illustrations uisng FLUX 1.1 ✅ Social Media Visuals uisng FLUX ⚡ Canva AI Image and video generation: ✅ Custom Image Creation using Canva ai ✅ Canva AI Poster Creation ✅ Professional AI videos ads with Canva AI ⚡ Ideogram AI Image Generation Services: ✅ Custom Image Creation using Ideogram ✅ Realistic Character Design using Ideogram ✅ Product Visualization using Ideogram ✅ Creative Concept Art uisng Ideogram ✅ Digital Artwork and Illustrations uisng Ideogram ✅ Social Media Visuals uisng Ideogram ⚡ Luma Dream Machine ( Luma AI ), ✅ Pixar style Animation ✅ Realistic Films ✅ Cinematic Movies ✅ Anime-style animation ✅ Game Engine Renders ✅ Lego Type Animations ✅ Toys & Action Figures ✅ Vector Graphics ✅ Fantasy CGI ✅ Photoreal Fantasy ⚡ AI Prompt Engineering: ✅ Custom Prompt Design for ChatGPT ✅ Midjourney Prompt Engineer ✅ AI Model Training and Tuning custom prompts ✅ AI Content Generation Strategies prompt engineering ✅ Chatbot Dialogue Scripting prompts ✅ AI-Driven Research and Analysis using custom prompts ✅ AI Model Feedback and Iteration prompts ⚡ AI Video Expert: 🔧 AI Video Editing Tools Expertise: ✅ Descript AI Video creation ✅ Runway ML Custom AI Video Generation ✅ Lumen5 AI Video Generation ✅ Seedream ✅ Pictory AI Video Expert ✅ Synthesia AI Avatar Expert ✅ Wibbitz ✅ RawShorts ✅ InVideo AI Video Creator ✅ AI Dubbing and Voiceover tools ✅ Clipchamp ✅ Flixier ✅ VEED.IO AI Avatar & AI Video Creator ✅ Motionbox.io ✅ Seedream 4.0 As your AI Prompt Engineer and Video Expert, I blend the art of creativity with the precision of AI technologies like ChatGPT and Midjourney. My approach isn't just about algorithms; it's about understanding and bringing your vision to life innovatively. I keep my skills razor-sharp and tools up-to-date, ensuring your videos aren't just current but future-ready. Think of me as your tech-savvy ally who brings your stories to life with the latest in AI video editing. With me, it's more than just creating content; it's about making your ideas resonate. Whether it's crafting precise AI prompts or producing captivating AI videos, I'm here to translate your vision into digital reality. Let's collaborate and harness the power of AI not only to meet but also to exceed your expectations. Your project deserves the best, and together, we can achieve it! Have any Idea about a short Movie? Let's create it with Kling AI and Veo 3 using my expertise.
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Kharkiv, Ukraine
👋 I’m Vladyslav — I make photos look like they were never touched. I use high-end retouching to deliver results that feel natural, polished, and consistent — every time. What I offer: 🎨 Skin retouching — realistic edits that preserve texture, not plastic skin ✂️ Background removal — precise, clean, edge-perfect 🤖 AI-enhanced editing — smarter workflow, faster results 📦 Product editing — clean, catalog-ready images that sell I respond fast, hit deadlines, and won’t close the job until you’re happy. 🚀 Available now. Let’s talk.
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Satkhira, Bangladesh
Hi there, I'm Sourav Tarafdar, a dedicated Photoshop expert with over 5 years of experience in transforming images into captivating visuals. My expertise spans background removal, clipping paths, object removal, product mockups, photo color correction, Photo Editing for Real Estate, and more. I specialize in enhancing product and personal photos to help you make a lasting impression. Unlike automated tools, I meticulously hand-edit each image using Adobe Photoshop to ensure clean, high-quality, and pixel-perfect results. My commitment is to deliver 100% satisfaction with every project. My specialties include: ✅Product Mockups ✅Clipping Path with Pen Tool ✅Background Removal (No Blur) ✅Color Correction / Color Change ✅Photo Resizing & Cropping for Amazon, Shopify ✅Transparent Background (PNG) ✅Object Removal ✅Creative Photo Manipulation ✅Body Slimming ✅Website Image Color Change ✅Photo Background Blurring ✅Expert T-shirt, Product, and Packaging Photo Editing (Add or Remove Logos) I pride myself on clear communication, fast delivery, and offering unlimited revisions to ensure your complete satisfaction. To demonstrate the quality of my work, I'm happy to provide a free test edit of one image. Let's work together to enhance your business product photos or personal images. Feel free to contact me on Upwork to discuss your project needs. Thank you for considering my services. If you would like to see my first work, I will always give you a free sample test. Thank you! Sourav
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Surat, India
Hello! I am Abhishek, A professional with 8 years of experience in detailed 'image retouching' and two years in 'AI image generation' using Stable Diffusion, Flux, Nano banana and other models. I ensure top-tier performance and privacy in rendering and upscaling images. My skill set enables me to deliver exceptional results for both creative and commercial projects. Services Offered: ✓ Professional Retouching: Comprehensive photo retouching, including color correction, skin smoothing, background replacement, and product optimization for e-commerce. ✓ AI Image Generation: Utilizing Stable Diffusion for high-quality, privacy-focused image rendering. ✓ Image Upscaling: Enhancing image resolution with cutting-edge GPU technology. Why Work With Me: ✓ Technical Expertise: Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and advanced AI tools. ✓ Creative Excellence: A keen eye for detail ensures every image is polished to perfection. ✓ Timely Delivery: Efficient project management with a focus on meeting deadlines. ✓ Client Satisfaction: Dedicated to exceeding client expectations with customized solutions. Let’s collaborate to make your images stand out and captivate your audience. Contact me today to discuss your project needs! Sincerely, Abhishek G.
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Gaibandha, Bangladesh
✅ Free Trial Available! Before Hire! ✅ Do you need Photoshop Expert I Photo Editing | Photo Retouching | Ghost Mannequin | Invisible mannequin | Jewelry Retouching | Model Retouching | Color Correction | Real Estate photo editing | AI Image Editing | AI Video Editing & Background Removal with 100% Human Edits? Hi I am Top Rated Plus Freelancer in Upwork. I have 14 years experience as a founder at PicVisual and leading a skilled team. I am offering pixel perfect handmade Photo Editing and video color grading. Also providing Realistic AI Images and Cinematic AI Ads Video. 👉I believe in long term work relationships and quality work. I offer specializations in the following task: ✅ High-End Product & Model Retouching ✅ Advanced Color Correction ✅ Ghost Mannequin & Apparel Editing ✅ Background Replacement & Shadow Creation ✅ Jewelry & Beauty Retouching ✅ Product and real estate photo editing (including HDR) ✅ Instagram Reels Editing (Trendy Cuts, Transitions & Effects) ✅ Cinematic Video Post-Production ✅ AI Image Generation ✅ AI Video Editing ✅ Social Media Design ✅ Amazon Infographics ✅ Product Visualization ✅ Motion Graphics ✅ Product Catalog Design ✅ Reels, Posts & Video Design Why Hire Me? ✅24/7 Customer Support. ✅I have a Big Retouch Team. ✅ High Speed Internet ✅ 100% Client Satisfaction ✅12 Hours Express Delivery. ✅Long-Term Relationships. ✅ 14 Years of Photo Editing Experience 🔒 Trust & Reliability: ✅ 100% Confidential — Your Files Are Safe ✅ NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement) Available ✅ Secure File Transfer & Storage ✅ No Outsourcing — In-House Team Only ✅ Trusted by 150+ Happy Clients Worldwide ✅ Note: Large files can be shared via our paid Google Drive & paid wetransfer — fast, smooth and secure. ✅ As a Top-Rated Plus freelancer on Upwork, I am dedicated to exceeding client expectations and delivering flawless results on every project. Let’s collaborate to make your images stand out and truly captivate your audience. Feel free to reach out anytime to discuss your project.
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AI image editor hiring guide
AI image editors help you turn raw photos, prompts, and creative direction into polished visuals for product listings, social campaigns, ad creatives, thumbnails, presentations, and brand content. They are especially useful when you need consistent creative output across channels, combining generative AI workflows with traditional editing skills such as retouching, resizing, background removal, and file preparation. If your project also includes brand strategy or ongoing creative direction, you may want to explore hiring a graphic designer or content creator for complementary support.
What does an AI image editor do?
An AI image editor creates, enhances, and finalizes visual content using a combination of generative AI platforms and traditional image-editing software. Responsibilities often include generating AI-assisted concepts from text prompts, removing or replacing backgrounds, retouching product or portrait images, upscaling or restoring low-quality visuals, creating lifestyle mockups, adapting images for different aspect ratios and channels, and preparing final files for ecommerce, ads, social media, presentations, or brand campaigns.
Common deliverables include edited product images with clean backgrounds, AI-generated marketing visuals, social media graphics and thumbnails, retouched portraits or fashion photography, restored or enhanced images, and channel-ready exports in multiple formats. Depending on scope, an AI image editor may collaborate with marketing managers on campaign visuals, social media managers on content calendars, or internal brand teams who provide style guidelines and approval.
How to hire an AI image editor on Upwork
Hiring an AI image editor on Upwork starts with a clear scope, then moves through candidate evaluation, interviews, and a written agreement before work begins. A well-scoped project helps freelancers estimate accurately and reduces revision cycles.
Step 1: Post a job
Start by describing the type of visuals you need, how many images are included, where the images will be used, and what source materials you will provide. A strong job post includes:
Scope of work and specific deliverables, such as background removal, product images, ad creatives, thumbnails, retouching, or lifestyle mockups
Number of images and source materials you will provide
Desired style, brand guidelines, and reference visuals
AI tools or editing software required, or flexibility to use the freelancer’s preferred tools
Usage channel and file format requirements, such as social, ecommerce, ads, or print
Timeline, turnaround needs, and revision expectations
Budget preference, such as hourly or fixed-price
Use the Job Post Generator, powered by Uma™, Upwork’s Mindful AI, to draft a customizable job post for AI image editors. Describe your project in a few sentences, and Uma will create a starting point you can refine. You can also review this job description template to structure your post around responsibilities, required skills, deliverables, and timeline.
Step 2: Evaluate candidates
Review proposals and shortlist candidates whose portfolios show similar asset types, industries, and publishing channels. Focus on:
Portfolio or case studies showing relevant work, such as product images, ad creatives, social visuals, thumbnails, portraits, restoration, or brand-consistent AI visuals
Tool fluency evaluated by output quality, before-and-after examples, and file preparation rather than tool names alone
Client reviews with feedback on creative judgment, responsiveness, revision handling, and final-file quality
Proposed approach, including how the freelancer plans to preserve brand consistency, manage concept iterations, and deliver channel-ready files
Availability and communication preferences for feedback cycles, revision rounds, and milestone approvals
Job Success Score (JSS) and talent badges, such as Top Rated or Rising Talent
Use Upwork’s shortlist features, profiles, reviews, work history, and proposal details to organize candidates before scheduling interviews. You can also use Uma to help review proposals and identify strong matches based on your project requirements.
Step 3: Interview your top choices
Interview your top choices with a structured 20–30 minute agenda that validates creative judgment, technical workflow, and how the freelancer manages revisions and brand consistency. During the interview:
Walk through your brand guidelines, style preferences, and reference visuals
Ask how they approach AI generation versus manual retouching for different asset types
Discuss how they preserve style consistency across multiple images or concepts
Clarify their revision process and how they incorporate feedback
Ask how they handle usage rights, disclosure needs, and likeness permissions for AI-assisted visuals
Confirm turnaround expectations and communication cadence
For additional role-specific questions, see common Upwork interview questions. Use Instant Interviews to collect structured video responses early, then move the strongest candidates to a live discussion. You can also use Upwork’s built-in messaging and video tools to keep interview communication organized in one place.
Step 4: Agree on scope and begin work
Before work starts, finalize the contract in writing so scope, deliverables, review checkpoints, and payment terms are clearly defined. Use Upwork’s contract workroom to document milestones, approval points, and change requests, and use funded milestones for fixed-price projects so project funds are released when you approve each stage.
Before the project starts:
List final deliverables, including exact image count, file formats, dimensions, and channel-specific versions
Set milestones for fixed-price work or weekly expectations for hourly work
Define success criteria, such as brand fit, resolution standards, and usage-ready file preparation
Confirm the revision process, including how many rounds are included, what counts as a new concept request, and approval checkpoints
Confirm communication cadence, including update frequency, feedback method, and escalation path
Clarify usage rights, disclosure requirements, and any likeness or provenance needs for published visuals
Upwork is not affiliated with and does not sponsor or endorse any of the tools or services discussed in this article. These tools and services are provided only as potential options, and each reader and company should take the time needed to adequately analyze and determine the tools or services that would best fit their specific needs and situation.
The rates and information provided in this article are based on current data and industry sources available at the time of publication. Freelance rates can vary depending on factors such as experience, location, project scope, and market conditions. Readers are encouraged to conduct their own research to confirm current rates and trends, as this information may change over time.
How much does hiring an AI image editor cost?
The cost of hiring an AI image editor depends primarily on image count, creative complexity, turnaround time, and the level of editing judgment needed for brand consistency and channel optimization. While Upwork does not publish a specific rate range for AI image editors, photo editors on Upwork typically cost $18–$35 per hour, which can be a useful reference for adjacent work.
The following table outlines common AI image editing project types, typical cost ranges, and the level of expertise usually required.
Simple AI-assisted edits
$150–$600 /project
- Clean product or profile images
- Transparent or white-background versions
- Web or social-ready exports for 5–15 images
Product or ecommerce image batch
$500–$2,500 /project
- Product listing images
- Lifestyle mockups
- Cropped or resized versions for Shopify, Amazon, Etsy, or ads
Campaign creative set
$1,200–$5,000 /project
- Meta or Instagram ad creatives
- Social media visual set
- YouTube thumbnails or campaign graphics
Specialized portrait, fashion, or restoration work
$800–$3,500 /project
- Consistent character or model visuals
- Fashion or beauty retouching
- Restored or enhanced images
Ongoing creative production support
$1,000–$4,000 /project
- Monthly creative batch
- New image variations
- Ongoing resize, retouch, and adaptation support
These ranges are estimates based on typical scope and adjacent Upwork rate data. Actual costs depend on your visual requirements, brand complexity, revision expectations, and whether you need AI generation, manual editing, or both. Total cost is often driven by concept iterations, usage channels, retouching depth, and the level of consistency required across images. For more details on freelance creative rates, see Upwork hourly rates.
FAQs about AI image editors
Frequently asked questions
Is hiring an AI image editor worth it?
Hiring an AI image editor can be worth it when you need more than raw AI-generated images and require brand-consistent visuals, product-ready files, polished retouching, or multiple creative variations adapted for different channels. AI image editors combine generative AI workflows with traditional photo editing, background removal, image enhancement, and design skills to produce commercial-quality assets for ecommerce, ads, social media, thumbnails, and brand campaigns.
For sensitive or public-facing assets, the value also includes managing AI-specific considerations such as provenance, realism, disclosure, and misleading content. Organizations such as NIST and C2PA provide frameworks for understanding generative AI risks and media authenticity, which can help inform your project requirements and review process.
What skills should I look for in an AI image editor?
Look for portfolio evidence across AI image editing, photo retouching, background removal, image enhancement, and channel-specific creative work. Strong candidates typically demonstrate fluency with AI tools, such as Midjourney, Adobe Firefly, DALL-E, or Leonardo AI, alongside traditional editing software, such as Photoshop, Lightroom, or Illustrator.
Evaluate candidates by the quality and relevance of their output, before-and-after examples, style consistency across projects, brand fit, and ability to prepare final files for your intended publishing channel rather than focusing only on tool names.
What should I include in an AI image editor job post?
To write an effective job post for an AI image editor, include deliverables, image count, source materials, style references, required tools, deadlines, file formats, revision expectations, budget type, and publishing channel. As covered earlier, a strong post defines what you need in terms of outputs, such as product images, ad creatives, thumbnails, or retouching, rather than only listing role titles.
Clarify whether you will provide source photos, brand guidelines, or style references, and specify how many concept rounds, edit rounds, and variations are included in your budget.
Should I use fixed-price or hourly for AI image editing projects?
Use fixed-price contracts for a defined batch of images or milestone-based creative packages where scope, image count, and deliverables are clearly outlined. Fixed-price works well for product image sets, campaign creative bundles, or one-time retouching projects.
Use hourly contracts for ongoing creative production, iterative concept testing, ecommerce catalog updates, or social content workflows where requirements may evolve. Upwork’s guidance on contract types notes that fixed-price fits clearly defined deliverables, while hourly suits open-ended or long-term work.
Do AI-edited images need disclosure or special handling?
AI-edited images may need special handling when they include realistic people, public-facing claims, product depictions, regulated categories, or brand-sensitive visuals. Before publishing, clarify how AI generation and manual editing are distinguished, whether disclosure labels are needed for your publishing channel, and how likeness permissions or brand-safety constraints will be managed.
As mentioned earlier, provenance and authenticity requirements can vary by channel, industry, and use case. Build review steps into your scope so the freelancer knows what needs legal, brand, or stakeholder approval before final delivery.
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