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Bernice M.

Vanderbijlpark, South Africa

$10/hr
5.0
2 jobs

Let's be honest, you didn't start your business to fight with Canva and the Instagram algorithm. That's where I come in. I'm Bernice, a Social Media Manager & Graphic Designer with over 4 years of experience and helped more than 20 different businesses. I handle strategy, content, graphics, videos, scheduling, and reporting. No generic templates, just high-quality, scroll-stopping content. You focus on your business. I'll make it look as good online as it is in real life.

  • Canva
  • Social Media Content Creation
  • Social Media Design
  • Social Media Management
  • Community Engagement
  • Social Media Carousel
  • Social Media Content
  • Social Media Graphic
  • Social Media Optimization
  • Social Media Video
  • Social Media Strategy
  • Instagram Reels
  • TikTok Video
  • Post Scheduling
  • Organic Traffic Growth
  • Content Strategy
  • Creative Direction
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • CapCut
James P.

Johannesburg, South Africa

$15/hr
5.0
29 jobs

I help agencies, brands, and businesses with graphic design work that is ready to launch, not ready to be revised ten times. My core specialisation is static Meta ad creatives, backed by broader experience across social media content, carousels, brand design, and print collateral. Over the past few years I have worked directly with established brands and performance marketing agencies across health and wellness, supplements, nutrition, fashion, e-commerce, healthcare, and the speaker and personal brand space. Top Rated on Upwork with a 100% Job Success Score and long term agency relationships built around consistent monthly creative production. Work delivered includes brand assets, content banks, presentation design, and ready to use template systems alongside ongoing ad creative production. What I bring to every project: → Static Meta ad creatives built to convert and delivered ready to run → Social media content, carousels, and branded graphic design → Light video editing and basic short-form content assembly → Clean product focused layouts that put your offer front and centre → Ads delivered in multiple aspect ratios including 1:1, 4:5, and 9:16 → Built to your brand guidelines with fast turnaround and zero hand-holding → Campaign batches and ongoing production delivered on time every time I work best in ongoing relationships where I can become a true extension of your team. I am proactive by nature, which means I bring ideas and angles to the table rather than just waiting for a brief. I build systems around the work so nothing falls through the cracks, and once I am in, I run independently without needing constant direction. The long term agency relationships I have built on Upwork reflect exactly that. If you need a reliable graphic designer who delivers without the back and forth, send me a message and let's get started.

  • Canva
  • Graphic Design
  • Social Media Design
  • Social Media Imagery
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Facebook Advertising
  • Ad Creative
  • Advertising Design
  • Social Media Advertising
  • Static Banner Ad Design
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Banner Ad Design
  • Instagram Marketing
  • Facebook Ad Campaign
  • Performance Marketing
  • Digital Advertising
  • Ecommerce Marketing
  • Product Marketing
  • Creative Strategy
  • Paid Social
Claire M.

Durban, South Africa

$20/hr
5.0
41 jobs

I help businesses create clean, eye-catching Canva designs that actually grab attention and feel true to their brand. I work across: • Social media posts • Presentations and pitch decks • Marketing materials like flyers, posters, and ads • Fully editable Canva templates For me, it’s not just about making things look good - it’s about creating designs that feel on-brand, connect with your audience, and actually work. I understand what performs well on social media and how to design content that people want to stop and look at. You can expect quick turnaround, clear communication, and designs that are easy for you to edit and reuse in Canva. Let’s create something that makes your brand stand out

  • Canva
  • Graphic Design
  • Infographic
  • Social Media Design
  • Presentation Design
  • Editorial Design
  • Flyer Design
  • Print Design
  • Education Presentation
  • Layout Design
  • Brochure Design
  • Print Marketing Materials
  • Pitch Deck
Charmaine V.

Wellington, South Africa

$25/hr
5.0
28 jobs

I turn ideas into effective digital campaigns. With a strong eye for design, I use Canva to produce professional and captivating social media content, ebooks, and more. Beyond design, I develop strategic social media plans and write powerful blog posts and email newsletters that connect with your audience and deliver real results. I work on platforms like Kajabi, Active Campaign, Mailer Lite, Typeform, Tilda, Meet Alfred and all social media platforms. Dedicated to excellence, I approach every task with passion and deliver on time, even under pressure.

  • Canva
  • Social Media Design
  • Logo Design
  • Construction Document Preparation
  • Social Media Account Setup
  • Social Media Management
  • Book Layout
  • Ebook Design
  • Content Upload
  • Content Strategy
  • Instagram
  • TikTok
  • Template Design
  • Product Design
  • Layout Design
Anna D.

Ballito, South Africa

$25/hr
5.0
1 jobs

Your ideas deserve to look and sound premium. I can transforms rough drafts and basic text into polished, professionally designed assets that command attention, build trust, and drive results. What Your Project Gains: Elevated Messaging: Text is rewritten for a sophisticated tone, sharper vocabulary, and maximum impact. Flawless Execution: Every document undergoes meticulous proofreading to eliminate grammar, spelling, and structural errors. Stunning Visuals: Content is beautifully formatted into custom Canva presentations, PDFs, or graphics. Send an invitation today to discuss turning your draft into a polished masterpiece.

  • Canva
  • Proofreading
  • Copy Editing
  • Content Editing
  • Visual Communication
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Presentations
  • Product Design
Kerry D.

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

$45/hr
5.0
17 jobs

I am a creative educator, English language coach, and AI model evaluation specialist with a background spanning design, fashion, marketing, and entrepreneurship. At the intersection of language, design, and technology, my work focuses on stripping away complexity to create clear, human-centered communication. What I Do: Language Coaching: Design listening-based programs, dictation strategies, and confidence coaching to help intermediate to advanced ESL learners communicate naturally and authentically. Visual Design: Create clean, intuitive educational materials, courseware, and digital assets in Canva that make complex concepts effortless to digest. AI & Language Evaluation: Evaluate and annotate text, audio, image, and multimodal datasets for global ML projects—leveraging my linguistic background to refine tone, pronunciation, accent patterns, and natural speech across global English dialects.

  • Content Creation
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Data Annotation
  • Creative Writing
  • Social Media Content
  • English Tutoring
  • LLM Prompt Engineering
  • Book Editing
  • Blog Writing
  • English
  • LLM Prompt
  • AI Model Training
  • AI Data Analytics
  • AI Model Training Prompt
  • AI Fact-Checking

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