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Candice W.

Seattle, Washington

$95/hr
5.0
57 jobs

If you need senior-level creative leadership without adding another full-time employee, I can step in and get moving quickly. I work directly with founders, CEOs, CMOs, marketing directors, and leadership teams to build brands, marketing ecosystems, and creative strategies that support business growth. Over the past decade, I've helped organizations ranging from startups and emerging brands to global companies including Microsoft, Apple, Bose, and State Farm. Whether you're launching a new venture, repositioning an existing brand, preparing for growth, or supporting an overstretched marketing team, I bring both strategic thinking and hands-on execution without requiring constant oversight. Areas of expertise: • Brand architecture and positioning • Creative direction and visual leadership • Brand identity systems and guidelines • Website and digital experience strategy • Marketing campaign creative development • Investor, sales, and executive communications • Team leadership and creative operations • Embedded creative partnership and ongoing support Clients typically bring me in when they need someone who can understand the business objective, align creative efforts to commercial goals, and deliver work that is both strategically sound and visually compelling. If you're looking for a creative partner who can think beyond design, lead initiatives independently, and contribute at a strategic level, let's talk.

  • Web Design
  • Brand Development
  • Brand Identity
  • Brand Guidelines
  • Brand Strategy
  • Brand Marketing
  • Art Direction
  • Creative Direction
  • Digital Design
  • Digital Advertising
  • Shopify Website Design
  • Webflow
  • Brand Research
Lily Lin L.

Seattle, Washington

$50/hr
5.0
121 jobs

Hello! I’m Lily Lin Lao, a skilled 3D digital artist with over 12 years of experience creating print-ready models for product design, sculptural work, and prototyping. I specialize in crafting detailed, production-optimized 3D assets that bring creative vision to life while meeting real-world manufacturing requirements. My core focus is producing 3D printable designs for a wide range of applications, including: • Jewelry design • Toy prototypes and collectibles • Sculptural and fine art pieces • Functional product models • Custom miniatures and low-poly game assets for print Every model is carefully constructed to match material specifications, wall thickness guidelines, and printer limitations, whether you're working with SLA, FDM, SLS, or resin-based technologies. 3D Printing Expertise: • Clean, watertight geometry for error-free printing • Design for manufacturability: optimized for material efficiency, detail retention, and support strategy • Deliverables in STL, OBJ, and other standard formats • Custom sculpting for one-off pieces, small batch production, or mold-ready designs • A collaborative, iterative approach to refine and realize your concept Beyond 3D printing, I also support architectural visualization and game asset development, offering full-service 3D modeling for both digital presentation and physical production. I work in ZBrush, 3ds Max, Maya, Substance, and Unreal Engine, ensuring a seamless, efficient pipeline from concept to completion. My extensive experience across the 3D pipeline—including modeling, texturing, rendering, animation, and post-processing—means your project will be both technically sound and visually compelling. If you’re looking for a 3D artist who understands the technical demands and creative potential of 3D printing, I’d love to help bring your idea into the real world—beautifully, reliably, and print-ready. Let’s build your next product, sculpture, or concept—sculpted with care and ready to print.

  • Pixologic Zbrush
  • 3D Rendering
  • V-Ray
  • 3D Modeling
  • Autodesk Maya
  • Autodesk 3ds Max
  • Rhinoceros 3D
  • 3D Animation
  • Architectural Rendering
  • 3D Printing
Goldie J.

Seattle, Washington

$95/hr
5.0
56 jobs

As the Creative Director of Subversionz Media, I provide end to end video production and animation services for clients such as Microsoft, Nordstrom, Adidas, AT&T, Intel, and Wizards of the Coast, just to name a few. Past project include commercials, social media campaigns, case studies, product demos, event content, and tutorials. From creative concept development, storyboarding, live action production, animation, and full post production services, I am a one stop shop for all of you video needs. subversionz.com vimeo.com/subversionz goldiethejones.com

  • Animation
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Storyboarding
  • Motion Graphics
  • Videography
  • Video Editing
  • 2D Design
  • Adobe Creative Suite
Muhammad Anwar F.

Seattle, Washington

$25/hr
5.0
13 jobs

Hey Upworkers! My name is Anwar Fazlani and I'm a seasoned Motion Graphics Artist, and Video Editor with over six years of professional expertise. I've been creating visually stunning 2D animated videos, dynamic motion graphics, engaging explainer videos, captivating isometric animations, and compelling whiteboard videos. In the realm of graphics design, I've been creating eye-catching flyers, brochures, websites, banners, and social media posts for over 7 years. My expertise covers the following post-production areas: - Broadcast Design - Explainer Videos - Viz Artist Design - Motion Graphics - Video Editing - Compositing My services include assisting you in finding resources and solutions that take some of your workload. Some of these include: - Voice Over Assistance - Copy-write Assistance - Project Management - Creative Direction - Asset Acquisition - Consultation These are the industry-standard professional tools I use: - Adobe After Effects - Adobe Premiere Pro - Adobe Photoshop - Adobe Illustrator Feel free to check out reviews from my clients – they speak volumes about the magic I can bring to your videos. I'm confident in my abilities, and all consultations are free. 😊😊 Best Regards, Anwar Fazlani

  • 2D Animation
  • Video Editing
  • Video Editing & Production
  • Video Ad
  • Video Ad Campaign
  • Video Animation
  • Video Color Correction
  • Video Commercial
  • Video Enhancement
  • Video Production
  • Video Transition
  • Video Lighting
  • Video Cleanup
  • Video Intro & Outro
  • Video Sales Letter
Zachary P.

Seattle, Washington

$95/hr
5.0
10 jobs

I'm an animator and a designer. I have a passion for motion graphics but extend my talents to creating ads and developing brands. With 5 years of experience working professionally and even more in Adobe software, I have the skills you need to get the job done. Whether it's a quick promotional animation for your new app, or an animated explainer for an upcoming presentation. I'm the creative you want on your side. I'm full of great ideas, very effective with time management, and enjoy what I do. I'm available to work remotely on any design project. It can be as complex as a 3D animation or as simple as a powerpoint presentation, you can rest assured that it will get done on time and with an impeccable design.

  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Maxon Cinema 4D
  • Microsoft PowerPoint

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