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Marianna C.

Milan, Italy

$50/hr
5.0
72 jobs

Award-Winning in Fashion Communication I’m Marianna, an Art Director and Brand Identity Designer with a refined eye and a strategic mind. Based in Milan, I specialize in fashion, luxury, and lifestyle, creating emotionally resonant visual identities that combine artistic sensitivity with market impact. My work merges visual storytelling, branding, and campaign direction to shape brand universes that connect deeply with their audience. From fashion films and editorial content to full-scale branding, I help brands craft a clear, elevated, and memorable presence. My Approach Whether I’m working with an iconic label or an emerging designer, I bring a custom, culturally attuned approach. I start with story and strategy, then build cohesive aesthetics that reflect brand values, inspire trust, and drive engagement. I believe in design that evokes, not just design that sells. My Expertise Brand Identity Design - Logo systems, typography, tone of voice, guidelines Creative & Art Direction - Concept creation & visual oversight for campaigns, lookbooks, launches Fashion Film & Editorial - Visually-driven narratives with symbolic depth Content Strategy - Cohesive storytelling across digital, print, and social Graphic Design - High-end presentations, packaging, feed design, and editorial layout Highlights - Wrote & directed 3 fashion films selected at international festivals, including Milano Fashion Film Festival and featured on MUBI - Winner of the Fashion Communication Award / Rome, 2022 - Collaborated with Fendi, Moncler, Balestra, Slowear, and more - Led branding and campaign launches for luxury brands across Europe, the Middle East, the US, and Asia A brand that’s minimal, meaningful, and impactful is just a conversation away. Let’s make it happen.

  • Art Direction
  • Brand Guidelines
  • Graphic Design
  • Visual Communication
  • Logo Design
  • Social Media Content Creation
  • Business Card Design
  • Creative Direction
  • Brand Identity Design
  • Concept Development
  • Brand Development
  • Branding
  • Branding & Marketing
  • Brand Identity
  • Content Creation
Thomas T.

Valletta, Italy

$35/hr
5.0
9 jobs

Specialized in brand identity and development, social media design, editorial design, and print design. Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, with experience in After Effects for motion design and Camera Raw for photo retouching. As an Art Director, involved in overseeing campaign strategies across multiple platforms to ensure cohesive visual communication. Also experienced with Canva for specific design tasks.

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Photography
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Photo Editing
  • Adobe Audition
Andrea P.

Milano, Italy

$48/hr
5.0
56 jobs

👾 I'm an ambitious and passionate Art Director, Pixel Art Expert with 7 years of experience. I create high quality original pixel art and animations for both Indie and AAA videogame companies, as well as art for music videos, social media marketing and more. I'm also an Art & Animation Teacher and an Indie Game Developer so I'm experienced in Game Design, Level Design, art integration, cooperation, communication and training. This is what I can do for you: ✔ Art Bible (a style guide for your game / project); ✔ Art Direction: art direct your project or provide consultation meetings / feedbacks; ✔ Character Design: adapt to your style or create a suitable one for your game; ✔ Animation (rotoscope/cel animation, spritesheets for games, animations for music videos); ✔ Environment Design (backgrounds, layers for parallaxes, tilesets, etc.); ✔ GDD (Game Design Document); ✔ Level Design; ✔ Art Integration in game engine; ✔ UI/UX Design (for games); ✔ Promo / Marketing Art. Message me right away if you wish to know more, I'm also open for a quick call/videocall :) If you’re curious to see more: 👾 linktr. ee/andrea.putorti 👾 my IG: @andreaputorti.games Cheers!

  • Animation
  • Character Design
  • Game Art
  • Character Animation
  • NFT Art
  • 2D Animation
  • Pixel Art
  • Game Asset
  • Sprite Sheet Animation
  • Environmental Design
  • 2D Game Art
  • Digital Art
  • NFT Character
Walter G.

Milan, Italy

$70/hr
5.0
66 jobs

From 1993 to 2009, I was part of Swatch Group Italy, working at Swatch Lab of Milan, creative laboratory of the Swatch brand, as a Senior Designer for the creation of new watches. From 2009 to 2015, I have collaborated with Gucci Luxury Timepieces International. Working the Creative Director Frida Giannini and the team in Switzerland closely, I realized the complete renovation of the collections for men and women, composed by families Classic, Fashion, Icon, Sport, automatic and quartz for a total of more than 150 references. In 2017 I started again to collaborate with Swatch Group AG. I also worked with brands Blancpain, Hamilton, Tissot, Lee Jeans Watches, Mondia, Sector, Maserati, Renzo Watches, and many microbrand.

  • 2D Design
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • 3D Design
  • Concept Design
  • 3D Modeling
  • Product Design
  • Fashion Design
  • Creative Direction
  • Product Development
Marco F.

Milan, Italy

$30/hr
4.8
65 jobs

🎯 Art Director | Branding, ADV & Visual Design ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Top-Rated | 6+ Years Experience | Results-Driven Design Hi, I’m Marco — Art Director & Brand Designer with 6+ years of experience helping brands, startups, and businesses stand out, convert, and scale through strategic design. I don’t just make things look good. I design visual systems that communicate, position, and sell. A strong brand isn’t decoration — it’s strategy, psychology, and consistency across every touchpoint. 🚀 What I Help You Achieve Stronger brand positioning Clear and recognizable visual identity Ads that catch attention and convert Consistent design across digital & print 💼 Core Services 🔹 Branding & Visual Identity Logos, brand systems, color palettes, typography, and brand guidelines built to last. 🔹 Advertising & Campaign Design Social ads, banners, visual concepts, and creative assets for paid campaigns (Meta, Google, digital). 🔹 Marketing & Print Design Brochures, flyers, business cards, packaging, and all branded materials. 🔹 Social Media Design High-impact templates, post systems, and visual kits that keep your brand consistent. 🔹 Pitch Decks & Presentations Clear, persuasive, and visually compelling decks for clients, investors, and sales. 🔹 Web & UI Design Conversion-focused layouts aligned with your brand (Figma-ready). 🔹 AI-Enhanced Design Smart use of AI tools for faster ideation, visual exploration, and concept development — always guided by human art direction. 🧠 How I Work ✔ Strategic thinking + creative execution ✔ Detail-driven art direction ✔ Clear communication & fast feedback loops ✔ Flexible with scope, budget, and timelines ✔ Focused on real business results, not just visuals 🛠 Tools Adobe Illustrator · Photoshop · InDesign · Figma · AI-assisted creative tools 🌟 Why Clients Choose Me Art Director mindset, not just “execution” Strong branding & advertising background Reliable, structured, and collaborative process Experience across multiple industries 100% focus on clarity, consistency, and impact Let’s build a brand people remember — and trust. 🚀 Ready to elevate your visuals and your results? Let’s talk.

  • Graphic Design
  • Creative Direction
  • Creative Brief
  • Logo Design
  • Branding
  • Brand Identity
  • Brand Consulting
  • Design Concept
  • Mockup
  • Marketing Advertising
  • Web Design
  • UI/UX Prototyping
Luana F.

Lecce, Italy

$80/hr
5.0
1 jobs

Owner at Finale-studio.com Finalestudio is a Creative Production, Marketing and Service Design Studio created by extraordinary talents specialized in in translating concepts & ideas into successful businesses with a unique identity & visual storytelling. Our services include: CREATIVE & ART DIRECTION PHOTO/VIDEO PRODUCTION BRANDING & STRATEGY GRAPHIC & WEB DESIGN INTERIOR DESIGN SOCIAL MEDIA & CONTENT CREATION BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & STRATEGY BRAND PARTNERSHIPS & ACTIVATIONS EVENTS PRODUCTION CREATIVE & DIGITAL CONSULTING We’ve worked with lots of different clients, from start ups & new entrepreneurs to big names and we are now ready to expand our client portfolio and work on new projects at a very convenient rate.

  • Project Management
  • Interior Design
  • Creative Direction
  • Branding
  • Full Production
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Content Creation
  • Content Marketing
  • Italian to English Translation
  • Content Writing
  • Web Design
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Pitch Deck
  • AI Video Generator
  • AI Content Creation
  • Startup Consulting
  • Business Consulting
  • Storytelling

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