Hire the Best Art Directors in Toronto, ON

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Juan P.

Toronto, Canada

$15/hr
5.0
1 jobs

My design journey has been an incredible adventure, filled with inspiring projects and the chance to collaborate with some truly talented, creative people. These experiences have shaped my approach to creating meaningful and thoughtful designs. I manage every project from start to finish, ensuring that everything comes together seamlessly. Communication is key for me—let’s stay connected throughout the process to make sure we’re always aligned and working toward a shared vision.

  • Digital Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Visual Communication
  • Event Photography
  • Visual Art
  • Photography
  • Fine Art
  • Photo Impact
Sean B.

Toronto, Canada

$45/hr
4.6
30 jobs

Creatively driven and highly organized, expert level Art Director and Designer working out of Toronto, Canada. I have 10+ years of professional full-time experience working as a senior art director and lead designer for agencies and large companies. My strengths include working smart to create compelling on-brief, on time creative for print and digital by applying an in-depth understanding of art and design principles, trends and best practices.

  • Art Direction
  • Advertising
  • Digital Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Print Design
  • Web Design
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe XD
  • Branding
  • Figma
  • Prototype
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • WordPress
Jasson Powell W.

Toronto, Canada

$65/hr
5.0
46 jobs

Hi, I'm Jasson, a Toronto-based Senior Graphic Designer & Art Director with over 6 years of experience in the creative industry. My area of expertise is focused on modern, minimalist, and bold design styles. Whether it’s creating a brand identity, website layout, social media content, brochures, or other marketing collaterals, I’m able to bring my creative skills to a wide range of projects. Through my experience, I have developed an eye for design and the ability to deliver agency-standard creative that meet my client's needs. I am proficient in various design programs including: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Canva, Sketch, and Figma. Check out jassonpowell.com to see my portfolio So, are you ready to scale your business with designs that make an impact? Shoot me a message! Cheers, Jasson

  • Art Direction
  • Brand Guidelines
  • Graphic Design
  • Brand Identity Design
  • Figma
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Canva
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Logo Design
  • Digital Marketing Materials
  • Corporate Branding
  • Social Media Content Creation
  • Social Media Kit
  • Design Mockup
Hakan I.

Toronto, Canada

$26/hr
5.0
14 jobs

I recently joined Upwork and I am focused on building a strong client portfolio here. For this reason, I am offering competitive rates to collaborate with great clients and deliver high-quality results. I am a UI/UX designer with 8+ years of experience designing scalable, user-focused interfaces for SaaS platforms, web & mobile products, and design systems. From early-stage startups to enterprise-level fintechs, I have worked with clients across various industries to craft intuitive, modern, and high-performing digital experiences. My expertise lies in combining clean visual design with structured systems thinking. Ensuring design consistency, usability, and scalability. What I bring: • Web & mobile UI/UX design for SaaS products • Full design systems: components, tokens, grids, and guidelines • Design thinking for complex user flows and B2B logic • Cross-platform responsive design • Figma-based scalable workflows • Strong collaboration with dev teams & product stakeholders Whether you’re building an MVP, revamping your SaaS platform, or establishing a design system, I can help you move faster with clarity and quality. Let’s create interfaces that users love and teams love to build on. Tools & Platforms: Figma · Framer · Sketch · Adobe XD · Illustrator · Photoshop · InDesign

  • Web Design
  • UX & UI
  • Responsive Design
  • App Design
  • Presentation Design
  • Brand Identity
  • Landing Page Design
  • Product Design
  • Figma
  • Framer
  • User Flow
  • Mockup
  • Wireframing
  • SaaS
  • Dashboard
Yanwei J.

Toronto, Canada

$50/hr
5.0
32 jobs

🌟 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

  • Children's Book Illustration
  • Character Design
  • Book Cover Design
  • Watercolor
  • Cartoon Art
  • Whimsical
  • Hand-Drawn Style
  • Cartoon Style
  • KDP Interior
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Print Design
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Comic Art
  • Freehand Digital Illustration
  • Animal Illustration
  • Character Illustration
  • Book Illustration
  • Playful Tone
  • Storybook
  • Colorful Style
Samantha S.

Toronto, Canada

$30/hr
4.0
3 jobs

I’m a graphic designer based in Toronto, Ontario & a graduate of Conestoga College's Graphic Design program. My goal is to craft visually stunning solutions that resonate with audiences and leave a lasting impression. From crafting vibrant illustrations to curating striking visual identities, digital design to traditional mediums, I’m a big fan. I'm dedicated to bringing your vision to life and exceeding your expectations every step of the way.

  • Typography
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Layout Design
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • WordPress
  • Organizer
  • Illustration
  • Data Entry

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