I help established companies and ambitious founders clarify their positioning, build distinctive brand identities, and turn those brands into high-converting digital experiences.
I’m the CEO and co-founder of The Branded Agency, a brand-first creative and performance agency with more than $1 million billed through Upwork. Our team combines brand strategy, creative direction, UX/UI design, Shopify and Webflow development, content, and performance marketing to build brands that drive measurable growth.
We work with companies launching new ventures, repositioning existing brands, entering new markets, or improving underperforming ecommerce experiences. Every engagement connects brand strategy with practical execution—so your positioning, identity, website, content, and marketing work together rather than operating in silos.
The Branded Agency is a Shopify Partner, Webflow Enterprise Certified Partner, and Klaviyo Partner. Our clients range from emerging startups to established organizations across DTC, CPG, healthcare, technology, AI, SaaS, supplements, oral care, beauty, food and beverage, hospitality, fitness, education, and professional services.
Our proprietary Golden Spiral™ framework helps organizations align what they believe, what they offer, and what their customers genuinely value. We then apply our Brand-Backed Performance™ methodology to translate that strategic foundation into creative, digital experiences, and growth campaigns.
Brand Strategy and Positioning
We help companies establish the strategic foundation required for meaningful differentiation and sustainable growth.
Services include:
Brand audits and competitive analysis
Brand positioning and repositioning
Brand architecture and portfolio strategy
Audience research and customer personas
Brand purpose, mission, vision, and values
Messaging frameworks and key messages
Naming, taglines, and brand narratives
Go-to-market and brand launch strategy
Brand Identity and Creative Direction
We translate strategy into distinctive, scalable creative systems that can perform across every customer touchpoint.
Services include:
Brand identity and visual identity systems
Rebranding and brand modernization
Creative strategy and campaign concepts
Creative direction and visual direction
Content pillars and storytelling systems
Campaign briefs and production planning
Packaging and ecommerce creative
Paid-social and performance creative
Shopify, Webflow and Digital Experiences
We design and develop conversion-focused websites that balance brand expression, usability, performance, and business objectives.
Services include:
Shopify and Shopify Plus design and development
Webflow website design and development
Ecommerce strategy and website architecture
UX/UI design and customer journey mapping
Landing pages and conversion funnels
Conversion rate optimization
Website migrations and redesigns
Analytics, testing, and performance optimization
We also support projects built on Framer, WordPress, Squarespace, and Wix when those platforms are appropriate for the business.
Marketing and Growth
Our growth programs connect strategy, creative, media, and retention to improve customer acquisition and long-term value.
Capabilities include:
Growth and go-to-market strategy
Meta, Google, LinkedIn, Reddit, Pinterest, and TikTok advertising
Email and SMS marketing through Klaviyo
Conversion funnels and landing-page optimization
Content strategy and thought leadership
Influencer, UGC, and community marketing
Customer acquisition and retention programs
Creative testing, attribution, and ROAS optimization
SEO and AI Search Optimization
We help brands improve how they are discovered, understood, and recommended across traditional search engines and emerging AI-powered platforms.
Capabilities include:
Technical, on-page, and off-page SEO
Content strategy and optimization
Entity-based SEO
Answer engine optimization
Generative engine optimization
Digital PR and authority building
Optimization for ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, Claude, and Google AI experiences
AI Content and Automation
We create AI-assisted systems that help businesses increase content output and operational efficiency without sacrificing brand consistency.
Capabilities include:
AI content strategy and production systems
AI-assisted copywriting, image, and video production
Content repurposing workflows
Scalable advertising creative systems
AI agents and marketing automation
n8n, Zapier, Make, API, and workflow integrations
Founder-Led Perspective
Before launching The Branded Agency, I co-founded and scaled an international apparel company carried in more than 50 Equinox locations. My entrepreneurial ventures have been featured by Bloomberg Businessweek, GQ, Men’s Health, Gear Patrol, Cool Hunting, CBC, CTV, and Dragons’ Den.
That experience means I approach every engagement as a founder—not simply as a consultant.
Logo Design
Packaging Design
Marketing Strategy
Brand Positioning
Brand Identity Design
Brand Guidelines
Brand Strategy
Brand Development
Brand Identity & Guidelines
Web Design
Email Design
SEO Writing
Brand Style Guide
Brand Design
Creative Strategy
Takashi H.
Vancouver, Canada
$50/hr
4.9
115 jobs
🤔"You might possess a brand identity or a website, but do they genuinely mirror your business's true identity?" You are in the right place. I help clients who face the issue mentioned below.
【✓5 Common Problems My Client Has】
● Website is too dated. It is not responsive or mobile-friendly.
● Website is developed in-house(or Fiverr). It does not indicate who we are.
● Website performance is very low. It does not have much organic traffic.
● Don’t have an actual brand identity, logomark, or brand guidelines.
● Lack of communication consistency in our business, website, and social media.
Is your website not converting as well as you'd like? Let me help! I'll review your website for free and give you actionable tips on how to improve your website traffic and grow your business.
👉🏻 Send me the URL for a free website review. [code: UpS]
【💼Client's Industry】
● Manufacture
● Lawyer
● Technology
● Restaurant
● Startup
● Agency
● Real estate
● Carpenter/Plumber/Electrician
● Media and entertainment
● Ecommerce
● Hospitality
● Non-profit
● Professional
【🙋🏻♂️Introduction】
TOP-RATED SENIOR WEB/GRAPHIC DESIGNER. Specializing in Branding, Brand Identity, Brand Guidelines, WordPress Websites, Webflow Websites, and Graphic Design for All Applications!
Dear Client. Thank you for visiting my profile. I'm Takashi Hirakimoto, a freelance web/graphic designer based in Vancouver, Canada. With over 8 years of experience as a web/graphic designer, my specialty lies in branding through user experience design. I firmly believe that I can make a meaningful contribution to your business growth. I eagerly look forward to hearing from you.
Build Trust Through Design
Takashi Hirakimoto
P.S. Your MVP brand/website will be launched within 8 weeks, enabling you to swiftly test your business demand and lead-generation capabilities.
【📝Reviews】
"Excellent experience and top-notch design work. Fantastic communication and a great end result. Look forward to working with you again in the future!"
- J.R. | Co-Founder, Blockroots
“Takashi understood the required job. Took directions well and adaptable to my recommendations for the brand identity. In the end, I’m happy with the end product and the budget was right for this job.”
- D.D. | CPA, CA, One Eighty°
“Takashi did a great job on our social media. We regularly update our contents to improve conversions, and he is always quick to implement changes we request. Their monthly reports are also extremely valuable to us.”
- D.J. | Digital Marketing Manager, Tourism Vancouver
【💬FAQ】
I am not sure you are the best candidate.
→ I have over 8 years of experience and have worked with a wide range of businesses. I am confident that I can help you succeed based on my past results.
Your price is a little high.
→ My price may seem high, but I am not the most expensive option. I have years of experience and a proven track record of success. I put my clients first and always strive to provide more value than they spend. I offer a variety of pricing options to fit your budget. I am happy to discuss my pricing with you.
【✍️Skills】
● Adobe CS (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Adobe XD, etc)
● Figma
● WordPress
● Webflow
● Wix
● Squarespace
● SEO
【👌🏻Capabilities】
Visual Design
● Brand identity (Logomark, Logotype, Icon)
● Brand guidelines (Style guide)
● WordPress website
● Webflow website
● Wix website
● Woo-commerce website
● Shopify website
● ePortfolio
● Presentation slide
● Trade show promotion item
● High-end business card
● Brochure
● Banner ads
● Event flyer
● Exhibition poster
● Presentation folder
● Conference poster
● Sandwich Boards
● Window decals
● Store sign
● Corporate Calendar
● Greeting card/Postcard
● Tote bag, T-shirts & Hoodie
UX Design
● Define target audience, problem & goals.
● Research (client, industry & competitor)
● Brand attributes
● Persona
● Mood board
● Sitemap
● Wireframe (Figma)
● Prototype (Figma)
● UI (User interface)
● Development (WordPress, Webflow, Wix)
【👨🏻💻Experiences】
● 8+ years of experience as a graphic designer at advertising agencies
● 5+ years of web design experience as a freelance designer
● UX(user experience) design certificate at Brainstation.io
● SEO(Search Engine Optimization) certificate at Udemy
【🏅Principle】
● The work takes precedence over anything else
● Listen carefully about what you need
● Exceed expectations
● Be on time
● Accomplish 100% customer satisfaction
【😁Message】
Let's reach target audience through UX
Definitions of the purpose of design are different for each designer and production. In my opinion, I provide design services to improve a client's profit. I focus on it. Design work offers a broad range of services, analysis, strategy, direction, branding, and marketing. Whatever we provide to a client, our service should lead to a client's success.
【👍Social Media】
Behance @OpenBookmarksCo
Dribbble @OpenBookmarksCo
Facebook @OpenBookmarksCo
Instagram @OpenBookmarksCo
LinkedIn @TakashiHirakimoto
Logo Design
Branding
Brand Identity & Guidelines
Wix
Webflow
WordPress
Responsive Design
Search Engine Optimization
Graphic Design
Web Design
Website
User Experience Design
UX & UI
Custom Web Design
Corporate Brand Identity
Yash B.
Vancouver, Canada
$99/hr
5.0
19 jobs
Your product works.
Your team understands it.
But your prospects don't immediately see why they should care.
That's usually not a product problem. It's a positioning problem.
I help founders and B2B companies turn complex products into clear, compelling stories that customers understand, sales teams can sell, and markets remember.
Over the past 16 years, I've worked across global agencies like Leo Burnett, FCB, and JWT, high-growth startups, SaaS platforms, AI companies, industrial technology, and consumer brands across five countries and three continents. I've seen firsthand that great marketing isn't about saying more. It's about helping people understand faster.
Clients typically bring me in when they're:
• Launching a new product or feature
• Entering a new market
• Struggling to explain a complex product
• Refreshing their website messaging
• Building a go-to-market strategy
• Looking for senior marketing leadership without hiring a full-time executive
What I Help With
• Product Positioning & Messaging - Define a clear value proposition that differentiates your product and resonates with the right audience.
• Go-to-Market Strategy - Develop practical launch plans, customer journeys, and marketing strategies aligned with business goals.
• Product Marketing - From customer research and competitive analysis to sales enablement and product launches.
• Website Messaging & Conversion Strategy - Transform websites from feature lists into persuasive customer journeys that improve conversion.
• Brand Strategy & Naming - Create brands, names, and messaging that people remember and trust.
Why Clients Hire Me?
I combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
I've worked inside startups where every dollar mattered, led marketing teams across international markets, and managed global brands at some of the world's leading agencies. That means I can move comfortably between boardroom strategy and practical implementation.
Recent client feedback includes:
• "More clear than our original message."
• "Excellent strategic thoughts on our initial marketing plans."
• "Exceptional branding strategist."
• "We'll work with Yash again."
Selected Experience
• Fractional CMO & Marketing Consultant for AI, SaaS and B2B companies
• Product Marketing Manager at Pixhoto (B2B SaaS)
• Head of Marketing for multinational automotive and consumer brands
• Agency and creative leadership experience with Leo Burnett, FCB and J. Walter Thompson
Industries
AI • B2B SaaS • Industrial Technology • Manufacturing • Marketplaces • Consumer Brands • E-commerce • Professional Services
If you're looking for someone to simply execute marketing tasks, I'm probably NOT the right fit. If you're looking for a strategic partner who can clarify your positioning, strengthen your messaging, and help build a marketing strategy that supports long-term growth, I'd be happy to talk.
SKILLS
- Product Marketing
- Marketing Strategy
- Go-to-Market Strategy
- Positioning
- Messaging Strategy
- Brand Strategy
- Brand Naming
- B2B Marketing
- Conversion Rate Optimization
- Content Strategy
Logo Design
Branding
Marketing Strategy
Digital Marketing
Conversion Rate Optimization
Account Management
Content Strategy
Creative Direction
Social Media Advertising
Product Marketing
Brand Marketing
Website Customization
Brand Naming
Creative Writing
Sales Copywriting
Alessandra S.
Vancouver, Canada
$199/hr
4.6
43 jobs
I take a direct approach to stalled growth, weak retention, and the hidden friction that makes businesses harder to scale than they should be.
If growth has slowed or stalled, the problem is rarely effort. More often, it is weak funnels, mismatched positioning, unclear offers, underperforming follow-up, poor handoffs, CRM drag, or too much activity with too little commercial return.
I help growth-focused companies find what is actually slowing momentum, then fix the right things first.
You will get a clear view of what is working, what is not, and what needs attention now.
For clients who want a sharp starting point, I offer a Revenue Leak Snapshot: a focused review of one offer, funnel path, customer journey, or follow-up system to uncover missed conversions, weak handoffs, and the highest-value next moves.
Most clients start here. You get a clear breakdown of where performance is breaking and what to fix first, not a long report that sits untouched.
In addition I can step in as your Fractional CMO and senior client strategy consultant. I have 15+ years of experience across SaaS, logistics, ecommerce, nonprofit, fintech, and other growth-focused businesses.
My work sits across revenue growth, retention, lifecycle marketing, CRM, marketing operations, and AI where it actually improves speed, clarity, and execution.
I build the systems underneath growth: cleaner processes, stronger funnels, sharper follow-up, and, where useful, AI-supported workflows that improve productivity without adding noise.
Sometimes the issue is weak positioning attracting the wrong leads.
Sometimes retention slips because the follow-up and customer journey are underbuilt.
Sometimes the CRM and automation stack is underused, overcomplicated, or quietly working against the team.
And sometimes it is simpler: too many moving parts, not enough clarity, and no one fixing the actual source of the drag.
I don’t mistake activity for strategy. I build the structure underneath growth so the business is not forever improvising its way through the same problems.
Recent results:
• 333% increase in qualified leads for a SaaS company
• 47% revenue lift for a B2B firm
• 40% increase in leads
• 24% improvement in conversion following a strategic repositioning initiative
I’ve worked deeply with HubSpot, Pardot, Marketo, Eloqua, and SharpSpring — from platform selection through implementation, training, and execution.
Clients value that I can see the strategic picture and still get into the operational detail when needed. One described me as having “a foot in both the marketing and technology camps.” Another noted my “laser focus on delivering customer value.”
I work best with companies that want clarity, traction, and less performative nonsense. When growth has become muddled, execution is not matching ambition, or the business has outgrown guesswork, I help make growth make sense again.
Direct Marketing
Email Marketing
Inbound Marketing
Marketing Strategy
Copywriting
Presentations
Content Writing
Customer Relationship Management
Presentation Design
B2B Marketing
Hannah A.
Vancouver, Canada
$45/hr
4.7
16 jobs
🌟 UK Freelance Fashion Designer & Creative Consultant with 6+ years of experience helping brands bring their ideas to life, from concept through to production. I specialise in fashion design, professional tech packs, brand identity development, and UGC content creation, supporting both startups and established labels in creating collections and campaigns that are ready for market.
✨ I provide a full design and consultancy service including:
Fashion Design & Tech Packs – CAD sketches, detailed garment specs, sizing/measurement charts, line sheets, range planning, and factory-ready documentation.
Branding Identity & Logo Kits – Clean, modern logo suites, curated color palettes, typography pairings, and mini style guides to give brands a cohesive and professional image.
UGC Content Creation – Fashion, lifestyle, and product-based user-generated content tailored for social media platforms, designed to engage audiences and strengthen brand presence.
🔑 Capabilities & Skills:
Tech pack development & maintenance (including sizing & measurements)
Apparel & collection design (womenswear, menswear, nightwear, activewear, occasionwear)
CAD digital sketching (Adobe Illustrator)
Line sheets, spec sheets & mood boards
Trend research & market reporting
Branding identity (logos, fonts, colors, mini style guides)
UGC creation (fashion & lifestyle focused content)
💼 Brands I’ve worked with:
Boohoo
PrettyLittleThing / Nasty Gal
Forever Unique
Odd Muse
Heiress Beverly Hills
Dula
Ivy Rose
The Moment
Fashion Design
Adobe Illustrator
CAD Software
Illustration
Mass Market Fashion Design
Technical Illustration
Activewear
Sportswear
Loungewear
Tech Pack
Casual Fashion Style
Detailed Design
Flat Design
Fashion & Apparel
Technical Editing
Design Writing
CAD & CAM Software
Saad A.
Vancouver, Canada
$40/hr
4.9
179 jobs
Top Rated Plus Amazon Seller Central Specialist with a proven 6-year track record of skyrocketing sales on Amazon.
Discover transformative Amazon strategies:
Launch or scale your product/brand employing battle-tested tactics for assured results.
Tap into expert product sourcing with a history of record-breaking success rates.
Entrust comprehensive Amazon store management to a seasoned professional whose passion turned into a leading source of income.
Optimize and oversee your Amazon PPC Campaigns with a seasoned strategist to boost your ROI.
Improve your product listings with SEO-crafted precision, driving conversions and rankings.
Are flat file uploads a maze? Listing variations a puzzle? Let my expertise guide you to clarity and success.
Achievements Unlocked:
My journey from a thriving seller to a primary income strategist is a testament to the power of focused Amazon FBA mastery. Now, I offer you the keys to this kingdom.
Consistently ranked Amazon FBA Product Listings on Page #1 with no smoke and mirrors—just steadfast, proven strategies.
Specialties that accelerate your Amazon journey:
IN-DEPTH KEYWORD RESEARCH: Utilizing premium tools to unearth competitor keywords that perfect product listing copy.
SEO-FRIENDLY TITLES: Crafting engaging titles brimming with high-traffic keywords.
COMPELLING BULLET POINTS: Constructing features and benefits-driven bullet points for peak SEO impact.
HTML DESCRIPTIONS: Weaving compelling narratives into HTML product descriptions that capture and convert.
A+ CONTENT PAGES: Designing impactful A+ Content pages that pinpoint features and address customer pain points.
BACKEND OPTIMIZATION: Injecting an additional layer of keywords to maximize your product's discoverability.
BONUS PPC REPORT: Providing actionable PPC keywords insights for sustained campaign success.
Why Choose Me:
- Guaranteed Timely Delivery
- Seamless Communication
- Unlimited Revisions
- Tailored Consultation
- Original, High-Impact SEO Copywriting
Tap into a wealth of experience and let’s shape your Amazon success story. Whether it’s driving down ACoS or magnifying ROAS, my mission is to fuel your business growth with unparalleled keyword strategy and competitive insight.
Let’s propel your business to the forefront of the Amazon marketplace. Discuss your goals with me today!
Shopify SEO
Search Engine Optimization
Product Research
Amazon
Amazon Web Services
Shopify
Amazon PPC
Amazon Listing Optimization
PPC Campaign Setup & Management
Amazon FBA
Amazon Webstore
Account Management
Amazon Vendor Central
Amazon Advertising Console
Product Listing Ad
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