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Anas Riasat Ali K.

Landsberg am Lech, Germany

$65/hr
4.9
79 jobs

I have been working professionally as an art director, illustrator, concept artist, matte painter and creative consultant for more than 20 years. I have worked with a wide range of clients on projects like video games, movies, comic books, graphic novels, book covers and illustrations, product design, branding, corporate identities, marketing campaigns, television commercials and everything in between.

  • Art Direction
  • 3D Design
  • 3D Modeling
  • Concept Design
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Sketch
  • Illustration
  • Character Design
  • Game Design
  • Drawing
  • Concept Artistry
  • Interior Design
  • Storyboarding
  • Digital Art
  • Comic Art
Megan M.

Schwetzingen, Germany

$75/hr
5.0
175 jobs

I am a Creative Director & Brand Strategist specializing in building modern, minimal, and high-impact brands through clear strategy and refined design. My work spans brand identity, brand architecture, graphic design, and full digital and print marketing systems—ensuring every touchpoint feels intentional, aligned, and crafted for the right audience. With experience collaborating alongside top photographers, production teams, stylists, and creatives globally, I bring a sharp eye for detail and a deep understanding of visual storytelling. My approach blends strategic thinking with clean, elevated aesthetics to create brands that feel both timeless and distinctly current. I’ve worked across a wide range of industries—energy, fashion, gastronomy, healthcare, property, art, tech, and more—which allows me to adapt quickly and design solutions that feel uniquely tailored to each client. While I’ve partnered with large international brands, I’m equally passionate about guiding entrepreneurs, founders, and start-ups as they shape and scale their vision. I believe that clarity is the foundation of every project, and that strong communication, thoughtful strategy, and considered design are what transforms a brand from simply looking good to truly resonating. You’re invited to explore my recent work and creative process at bbdstudios.com. I look forward to connecting, Meg

  • Art Direction
  • Graphic Design
  • Advertising Design
  • Web Design
  • Photography
  • Layout Design
  • Magazine Layout
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Corporate Brand Identity
  • Brand Marketing
Doerthe S.

Hamburg, Germany

$39/hr
5.0
2 jobs

Hi, I’m Doerthe, a bilingual (German-born, fluent in English) creative director, brand consultant and sales professional. I help brands find their voice, define their look and turn strong ideas into work that connects, performs and sells. I've worked more than 10 years with automotive, lifestyle and international brands, now shifted my focus toward building brands from the inside out. From positioning and creative direction to websites, campaigns, client development and sales, I understand both the creative and commercial side of growing a business. I use AI-driven tools not to replace creativity, but to amplify it. Blending data, intuition, and design into timeless, distinctive brands. How We Can Work Together
 ⚡ Brand Identity & Strategy – Clarity, positioning, and storytelling
 ⚡Creative Direction – Campaigns, visuals, and mood-driven concepts ⚡ Sales & Business Development – Lead generation, client outreach, closing support
 ⚡ AI-Enhanced Branding – Faster insights, creative testing, and smart execution
 ⚡ Website Design – Figma-based design systems that tell your story
 ⚡ Content Direction – Visuals and messaging that spark attention I’ve worked with luxury, lifestyle, hospitality, fashion, and purpose-driven brands — in Europe, Asia, and beyond. 📍 Based in Asia (GMT+8) and timezone-flexible for US and European clients — I regularly adjust my schedule to ensure smooth communication and real-time collaboration. If you’re building something meaningful and want it to stand out in a world full of noise, let’s make it unforgettable.

  • Graphic Design
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Creative Direction
  • Creative Strategy
  • Social Media Content Creation
  • Website
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Brand Strategy
  • Brand Consulting
  • Figma
  • UX & UI Design
  • SEO Audit
  • Website Audit
  • Social Media Ad Campaign
  • AI Content Writing
Nijazi M.

Leverkusen, Germany

$55/hr
4.9
92 jobs

Creative Director specializing in Branding, Presentations, and Corporate Design. With over 10 years of experience, I help businesses create professional visual identities, pitch decks, reports, marketing materials, and presentation systems that strengthen their brand and communicate their message effectively. I focus on clean, strategic, and high-quality design that builds credibility and supports business growth. Whether you're launching a new brand, refreshing an existing one, or preparing materials for clients, investors, or stakeholders, I deliver solutions tailored to your goals.

  • Graphic Design
  • Branding
  • Print Design
  • Catalog Design
  • Presentation Design
  • Ad Creative
  • Social Media Design
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Figma
  • Claude
  • Ecommerce Website Development
  • Shopify Website Design
  • Web Development
  • Framer
  • Layout Design
  • Typography
  • Creative Direction
  • Adobe Creative Suite
Ester T.

Selters, Germany

$40/hr
4.9
86 jobs

I’m a professional illustrator and PhD in Art History with over 10 years of experience creating unique illustrations and paintings for clients worldwide. My portfolio spans more than 30 successful collaborations, including work with publishing houses, authors, editors, and art collectors — always adapting to their vision and needs. Are you looking for beautiful, inspiring, and high-quality illustrations for your book, brand, or creative project? Let’s bring your ideas to life! I specialize in both traditional techniques (watercolor, ink, pencil) and digital illustration using programs like Clip Studio Paint. My artistic style ranges from historical and educational illustration to children’s books and character design. You can expect clear communication, flexibility, and a strong commitment to deadlines (yes — deadlines, not death lines! ). I’d love to hear more about your project! Warm regards, — Ester —

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Children's Book Illustration
  • Drawing
  • Watercolor
  • Illustration
  • Photo Editing
  • Character Design
  • Portrait Art
  • Oil Painting
  • Realist Painting
  • Acrylic Painting
  • Album Cover Design
  • Clip Studio Paint
  • Digital Painting
  • Digital Art
Thomas S.

Neubulach, Germany

$58/hr
5.0
13 jobs

Art Director / Motion Design / Film & Media Production From Stuttgart, Germany (🇩🇪 / 🇬🇧) 💡 11 years of experience as a freelancer 💡 High quality standards for all projects 💡 Fast and personal contact in German or English I conceive and create exciting, emotional, thrilling or explanatory films and animations. The requirements of the projects and clients are very different. I work for agencies, medium-sized companies as well as for large corporations - from the most diverse areas. I differentiate myself through my way of working. My focus is on creating high quality designs, videos and animations. My clients appreciate my careful and structured approach. I approach every project with the desire to realise the best possible solution and its content in a creative and appealing design. If desired, I can manage the project from the initial idea to the dubbing with a suitable voiceover. My services: Art Director: ▪️ Concept development ▪️ Storyboarding ▪️ Look & Feel Development ▪️ Social Media Motion Graphics: ▪️ 2D motion design ▪️ Graphic Design / Infographics ▪️ Typo animation ▪️ Character animation ▪️ Logo animation Video Editing: ▪️ Film Production ▪️ Video editing ▪️ Colour grading ▪️ Compositing I have worked both directly and through creative agencies on projects for a variety of well-known clients. Some references are: Robert Bosch, Mercedes-Benz, Mazda, Miele, Roto Frank, Zehnder, RTL Television, SWR Rundfunk, GEZE, Land Baden-württemberg Please feel free to contact me at any time about your upcoming projects. I am very interested in a long-lasting and good cooperation. Let's discuss the details and your questions directly in a conversation! I look forward to hearing from you! :-)

  • Art Direction
  • Graphic Design
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Animation
  • Color Grading
  • Graphics Animation & Compositing Framework
  • 3D Animation
  • Compositing
  • Audio & Video Sync
  • Motion Design
  • Video Editing
  • Video Camera
  • Logo Animation
  • 2D Animation

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