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- $49 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (9 jobs)
I have over 10 years of textile, print, and apparel design experience from creative concept to print ready art and through the sample making process. I am especially passionate about creating prints and patterns for children and the home decor industry. I consistently identify trends and translate them for a diverse clientele across the price/value spectrum while maintaining brand identity. My background in apparel design includes developing knits and wovens from infants to adults, including garment construction, embroidery and applique techniques, fittings, embellishment creation, and decorative laundering applications.
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Fashion DesignGraphic DesignAdobe PhotoshopAdobe Creative SuiteIllustrationProduct DevelopmentAdobe IllustratorPrint DesignTextile Design - $35 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (7 jobs)
Hi! I'm a visual artist passionate about creating beautiful and engaging art for games, animation, and books. I've been working in the industry for over 7 years, and I've had the opportunity to work on various projects. What I can do: - Character Design - Background Design - Game art - Concept art - Illustrations - UI/UX design for games I am always looking for new and exciting challenges and am eager to collaborate with talented people. Let's chat and create something meaningful and beautiful!
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2D AnimationNFT Art2D ArtIllustrationGame UI/UX DesignVisual DesignCartoon CharacterCharacterVisual ArtAdobe Photoshop2D Game ArtGame ArtConcept ArtistryCharacter Design - $80 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (3 jobs)
Online portfolio: jennbarone.com Experienced Brand & Marketing Designer - I care about high quality, thoughtful design and about the people engaging with it. • Background in multiple industries including: Tech, Health Tech / Healthcare, Fashion, Entertainment, B2C, B2B and internal communications. • Specializing in branding, marketing, and sales enablement materials • Cohesive brand mindset across design systems and mediums including: web, app, email campaigns, social, presentations, sales collateral, event design, illustration, iconography, photo search and creative direction for custom photo, video, animation projects. • Easy to work with, great communicator, fast problem-solver.
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Brand Identity & GuidelinesIcon DesignIllustrationEmail DesignWeb DesignWeb & Mobile Design ConsultationSocial Media DesignMarketing Collateral DevelopmentSales & Marketing CollateralGraphic DesignLogo DesignPresentation DesignBranding & MarketingBranding - $180 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (1 job)
Iʼm an award-winning creative leader with over 15 years of experience in building brands and crafting their stories. In 2023 as Head of Creative, I led the celebrated rebrand of the fintech company Bolt, and since then, I've partnered with both startups and established SaaS companies to shape their brand identities and go-to-market narratives. My background is broad and varied—Iʼve held in-house roles, worked with top advertising agencies, production companies, and startup incubators. Along the way, Iʼve built and led teams, managed substantial budgets, and launched global campaigns recognized by major awards, including Cannes. Iʼm hands-on and always ready to support wherever the brand shows up.
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Brand Style GuideBrand StrategyIntegrated MarketingGenerative AICross Functional Team LeadershipSocial Media Ad CampaignLogo DesignVideo AdvertisingAd CampaignCreative DirectionAdvertisingGo-to-Market StrategyBranding & MarketingBranding - $58 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (13 jobs)
My clients depend on me for everything from book design and layout to facebook advertising. I really shine creating longer reports, brochures and books. I also have expertise in consumer packaging, working with companies in food and beverage, as well as home goods. A few highlights: - I have vast experience laying out complicated reports that are chart and text heavy. - My style is contemporary and modern. I like bold typography and strong colors. - I am very fast and usually give multiple options to choose from. - I have worked on several campaigns that span print, web, and environmental graphics and expertly work within brand guidelines. - I have worked on several product launches, designing new packaging, art directing photoshoots, writing press releases, and creating in-store signage and point of purchase graphics. - I am well-versed in print industry standards and have several vendors that I work with regularly. - I regularly proof and copyedit my clients copy
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Data VisualizationBook CoverAdobe Creative SuiteBrand MarketingMarketing StrategyInfographicAdobe IllustratorLayout DesignWhite Paper DesignGraphic DesignWeb DesignPackaging Design - $75 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (2 jobs)
I'm a graphic designer with years of experience in art direction, creative direction, and brand development. I can develop advertising creative briefs and create advertising campaigns from concept to final production. I can develop concepts and storyboards in both, English and Spanish. I can also help you with translations to Spanish, Spanish proofreading, Spanish copywriting, and campaign localization in Spanish. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Creative Direction | Art Direction | Multicultural Communications | Hispanic Market Strategic Planning | Multi-Platform Marketing Campaigns | Branding & Positioning | Graphic Design Integrated Marketing | Digital & Print | Social Media | Consumer Behavior & Insights | Creative Team Leadership
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Brand DevelopmentBrand IdentityPaid MediaCreative DirectionFreelance MarketingPress AdvertisingBranding & MarketingSocial Media AdvertisingSpanishAdobe PhotoshopAdobe InDesignLogo DesignMarketingAdvertising - $175 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
Creative Director focused on blending creative design and marketing strategies to drive brand penetration, consumer loyalty and the story of a brand as it evolves and develops. I love music. I love pizza. I love to bring ideas to life.
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Brand ManagementLogo DesignCreative DirectionBranding & MarketingStrategyBrand ConsultingBrand DevelopmentBrand StrategyBrand IdentityBranding - $125 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
I'm a Freelance Creative Director/Art Director based in San Francisco working with brands, agencies, and startups. I've been fortunate to work with a lot of smart creatives, agencies, and clients. That experience gives me a unique perspective on advertising, design, marketing, and branding across all media. I've led award-winning digital marketing campaigns for such clients as Audi of America, Nike, Kraft, and Visa. No matter the project, my goal is to do great work with great people.
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Social Media ContentSocial Media AdvertisingContent CreationDigital AdvertisingMobile AdvertisingPress AdvertisingPrint AdvertisingTV AdvertisingAdvertising DesignAdvertisingLogo DesignGraphic DesignDigital Ad CampaignCreative Direction - $100 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (1 job)
I’m a documentary photographer based in San Francisco, California available for work worldwide. I have 16 years of documentary photography experience. For the last 6 years I have documented The Golden Gate Bridge daily. Shooting over 4,000 rolls of film and walking over 13,000 miles I have created the largest body of work from this location to date. I’m currently turning this body of work into a large photo book.
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DocumentaryMagazine LayoutBook Cover DesignBook DesignHospitality & TourismAdvertising StrategyLifestyle PhotographyFine Art PhotographyTravel PhotographyStreet PhotographyPhotographic FilmCreative StrategyCreative DirectionPhotography - $180 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (1 job)
San Francisco-based creative leader and problem solver who serves up subversive thinking on projects scrappy and sophisticated, silly and serious, proactive and reactive.
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Video ProductionCopywritingCreative Direction - $150 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
I’m a designer, artist, and art director passionate about crafting brands, products, and experiences that people love. Whether you need help with creative strategy, branding, or designing standout digital products, I bring expertise and enthusiasm to every project. ● Tools: Figma, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Sketch, Keynote, PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Cloud ● Skills: Web Design, Art Direction, Creative Strategy, Product Design, Creative Direction, Branding, Marketing ● Leadership: Mentored and developed three designers, successfully led cross-functional teams and external vendors to deliver impactful projects. Collaboration and clear communication are key to my process, so let’s create something amazing together!
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PaintingIllustrationCreative DirectionGraphic DesignAdvertisingSocial Media DesignCreative StrategyWeb DesignAdobe PhotoshopFigmaProduct DesignPresentation DesignAd CampaignBrand Design - $180 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (1 job)
I'm a freelance photographer and filmmaker, working with brands, corporations, publications, and individuals to create engaging, dynamic visuals to tell their stories and elevate their brands.
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Sound DesignColor GradingFilm EditingFilm DirectionPhoto RetouchingPhoto EditingFilm & VideoPhotography - $100 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
Experienced Brand Designer and Art Director. Skilled in Advertising, Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Branding, web and e-mail design. With a Certificate in Art Direction from The Creative Circus and a Bachelors of Science focused in Advertising from the University of Tennessee.
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Creative DirectionPresentationsAnimationBrandingBrand DevelopmentMotion GraphicsPresentation DesignBranding & Marketing - $50 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
I am a multidisciplinary designer and creative leader with over 8 years of professional experience. My specialties include visual, brand, and UI/UX design, but I can do just about any type of design. My diverse experience comes from working in various industries, including marketing, e-commerce, financial services, retail, education, and technology. See my full portfolio at mayachin.com
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Pitch DeckSocial Media GraphicVisual MerchandisingCreative DirectionUser Experience DesignUser Interface DesignVisual DesignBusiness PresentationProduct DesignPresentationsPresentation DesignBrand DevelopmentBranding & MarketingBranding - $100 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
I specialize in art direction, UX strategy, and AI-driven content innovation, blending creativity with technology to craft engaging, user-centered experiences. With a strong background in game development, interactive media, and scalable design systems, I thrive in fast-paced, cross-functional environments where storytelling, aesthetics, and functionality come together seamlessly. I've worked worked as an Art Director and Creative Lead at at; EA Games, 2k, Mattel, Tales, Bigpoint What I Do Best: ✔ Creative Leadership – Leading teams of artists, designers, and developers to execute high-impact visual strategies. ✔ UX & Engagement – Designing intuitive, data-informed experiences that drive user interaction and retention. ✔ AI & Workflow Optimization – Leveraging AI tools to streamline content creation, automate workflows, and enhance scalability. ✔ Cross-Discipline Collaboration – Working across art, product, and engineering to bring creative visions to life efficiently. I’m passionate about pushing creative boundaries, solving complex design challenges, and integrating emerging technologies into digital experiences. Let’s connect and build something amazing! 🚀
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