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Trusted by world-class brands: Audi, BMW, INFINITI, IKEA, Procter & Gamble (P&G), McDonald’s, Sweetlax Lacrosse, Children’s National Medical Center, Gilead Sciences, Paige Wireless, Ethos Connected, Zain Telecom, Bank Boubyan, Edible Arrangements, and more. 🧑‍💻 I am Aaqib Shah, an award-winning Creative Art Director with two decades of experience. I turn ideas into clear, high performing visuals. Clients hire me for sharp strategy, fast communication, and reliable delivery. WHAT I DELIVER: 🎨 Branding: Logo Design, Brand Identity, Brand Guidelines, Social Media Guidelines 🤳 Social Media Template: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and X 📦 Amazon: Infographics, Premium A Plus, listing images 🎯 Ads & Campaigns: Ads, OOH, Digital Banners, Art Direction 📧 Editorial Design: Annual Report, eBooks, Newsletters, Email Marketing 🖥 Presentation: Pitch Decks, Sales Decks 🎭 UI Design: App and Web Design PROOF YOU CAN TRUST: • Worked with J. Walter Thompson and Weber Shandwick • Freelanced for Views Carat (Dentsu) and Merkle (Dentsu) • Won Awards for Banking work and McDonald’s campaigns 🥇 Ranked Top 3% of all Upwork Talent. 🏆 Award winning Art Director and Designer HOW I WORK: • Clear scope, milestones, and timelines, agreed at kickoff • Fast communication, regular check-ins by Upwork messages, or Zoom • Iterative drafts with focused feedback • Clean files, version control • Organized handoff, source files and exports, usage rights sorted • Flexible billing or weekly retainer, all through Upwork Tell me your goal, deadline, and budget range, and I will map the simplest plan to hit it. Let's make great things happen together. Onwards and upwards! 🖖

Branding: Timeless, distinctive identities that set you apart from the competition Marketing: Strategy-driven design focused on boosting revenue and conversion rates Illustration: Bespoke visuals, from detailed artwork to clean, icon-style graphics Studio Photography: Original, high-quality content tailored for your brand, social media, and marketing Experience: Over 10 years spanning creative agencies, in-house roles, and freelance projects. I’ve collaborated with 5 YC and Silicon Valley startups (Card Corp, BloomNation, Automattic, Crowdz, and Instacart), a major Canadian retailer (Aldo Shoes), two creative agencies (Revolver 3 and Defacto), and a wide range of clients. Values & Strengths: Deep respect for each brand’s vision and identity Consistent reliability and on-time delivery Availability: Remote collaborations with the option for on-site meetings Style: - Colorful and feminine - Bold yet refined - Clever and conceptual Coworkers and clients say: 'Cristel has a magic touch that I've never seen before.' - Reilly Starr, Press Relationship at card.com 'Cristel is one of the rare designer who makes you wonder: "How can she be so amazing?". Talented, creative, fast, smart, organized, professional and fun to hang out with.' - Valerie Letourneau, Project Manager at Defacto 'On top of that, she is a great person, hard worker, and one funnest people I have worked with. I would recommend her to anyone that is in need of a designer.' - Jay Bittner, Software Developer at card.com

“✭✭✭✭✭ - Working with Ahmed was an absolute pleasure. He went above and beyond to deliver a design product that exceeded my expectations. Our timeline was tight, and we had a few changes - but despite this, he responded quickly with quality work. Trust is essential when doing work online with people halfway across the world whom you have never met. Still, Ahmed built rapport quickly, demonstrated brilliant ethics, and showed an absolute commitment to delivering exceptional services and outcomes. I will be doing more work with him and can not recommend him highly enough. This guy should be a poster boy for Upwork. He has renewed my trust in people and in doing business with others. Ahmed is amazing.”—Tess Sanders | Manager | Launch Recruitment "✭✭✭✭✭ - Ahmed was a dream to work with! Not only did he complete the project in less than an hour, but he had a great attitude and was very open to feedback. He's earned a new client for LIFE."—Jordan Bremond | Executive Marketing Strategist & Founder | NameKeychain Social, Inc. "✭✭✭✭✭ - Ahmed, completes my jobs on time and immediately understands what I need. I like his communication, cooperation, and Quality of work. I will be searching for him in the future."—James Scroggins | CEO/Founder | Live-natural Alpha RX plus "✭✭✭✭✭ - Ahmed is the Speedy Gonzales of Upwork. He is super fast and super-efficient. The job gets perfectly done. You can trust him! Thanks, Ahmed!"—Ethan Do | Executive Manager | OATech As a result of years of comprehensive experience in design and graphic design education, I have built up an extensive background in creative thinking techniques. My knowledge base continues to expand with every new challenge, each one providing a lesson learned in a large spectrum of exciting opportunities. My work has given me a varied range of tools that have been key in making me the designer I am today and providing stepping stones for my future in the field. * 15+ years of experience in design, advertising, marketing, packaging, and printing; * Exceptional sketching and digital drawing skills; * Awareness of international design standards and latest trends; * Remarkable skill: close attention to micro details with a high degree of accuracy.

Senior Publication Designer | Book & Magazine Layout | Adobe InDesign Expert | Member, Society of Publication Designers What do you want your publication to accomplish? I design publications with the outcome in mind—how they represent the client, the voice they carry, and the impact they leave. I started in a traditional book press workshop, where I apprenticed under a master typographer. Those lessons continue to guide my work today, even though lead type, stained hands, and the smell of ink have given way to a keyboard and screen. For nearly three decades, I've been helping authors, publishers, and organizations turn manuscripts into publications that achieve their purpose. Every project presents a different challenge, and discovering the right solution is what keeps this work rewarding. How can I help you realize your vision? Jana

"This was an excellent experience. Needed a quick but professional job and Anita did not disappoint. She was patient and detailed - unlike many freelancers that haggle for prices, overpromise and underdeliver. Will definitely work with her again on future projects. Highly recommended!" - Professional layout for 42-page guide I am a Senior Graphic Designer with 15 years of experience helping brands communicate through impactful print and digital designs across branding, packaging, editorial design, and marketing materials for global and local brands. Skilled delivering cohesive visual solutions that align with business goals and engage audiences. I value clear communication, quick turnaround times, and reliable collaboration, ensuring every project moves smoothly from concept to completion. My approach blends strategy with creativity, helping clients translate their vision into designs that stand out. Here’s how I can help: • Visually consistent design across print and digital platforms. • Fast, reliable communication and timely delivery. • A collaborative process, focused on your goals and audience. Let’s collaborate to bring your brand to life and leave a lasting impression.

🌟 Children’s Book Illustrator & Publishing Specialist I guide the entire journey - from illustration planning and cover design to formatting and Amazon A+ Content - keeping your book visually consistent from manuscript to marketplace. ✅ 100+ completed book projects ✅ 100% hand-drawn illustrations (No AI) ✅ Character design ✅ KDP, IngramSpark and more 🏆 CLIO Bronze & NYF Bronze Awards 📍 Based in Toronto | Available worldwide