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Vitória M.

Berlin, Germany

$15/hr
5.0
36 jobs

I HELP BRANDS TO CREATE THE PERFECT AESTHETIC ✨ Not just beautiful visuals, but content that connects with your audience through trends, values, and visual identity. Here’s how I make it happen: 🔍 Niche Research I help you understand your audience: what they love, what content they consume, and how to communicate in a way that resonates 📚 Content Guidelines I define your target audience and create references for a unique, cohesive, and personality-driven aesthetic for your brand 🎬 Content Creators & Video Production Need creators for videos? I find the right match, craft scripts, and manage the entire process to ensure content aligns perfectly with your brand 🎨 Strategy + Design From planning to posting, I handle it all! Social media feed, carousels, posts, and maintaining a consistent and aesthetic visual identity 🚀 Let’s build a unique brand together, one that truly connects with your audience and elevates your social media presence ADDITIONAL SKILLS: 🎨 Illustration – creating custom illustrations for posts and marketing materials to make your brand stand out ✨ Motion Design – currently learning and excited to bring animation into social media content

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Digital Illustration
  • Illustration
  • Vector Art
  • 2D Design & Drawings
  • Vector Graphic
  • Mixed Media
  • Social Media Design
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Canva
  • YouTube Thumbnail
  • Cover Art Thumbnail
  • Instagram Reels
  • TikTok Video
Aleksandra K.

Waiblingen, Germany

$30/hr
4.0
7 jobs

Hi, I’m Aleksandra, a freelance illustrator and book cover designer based in Germany. Over the past few years, I’ve worked with self-publishing authors, indie publishers, and small presses. I create covers that match the look and feel of each book, whether illustrated, graphic, or a mix of both, depending on what the project needs. What I bring to your project: ✔ Strong focus on book cover design (print & eBook) ✔ Custom illustration work with a warm, slightly whimsical touch ✔ Experience with both typographic and image-based layouts ✔ Proficiency in Photoshop, Affinity Designer, Procreate, Adobe XD & Figma ✔ Clear communication, collaborative workflow, and reliable turnaround While my main focus is cover design and illustration, I also offer general graphic design services. If you’re looking for someone to bring your story to life through design, I’d love to hear more about your project. Let’s create something beautiful together! Best, Aleksandra

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Graphic Design
  • Poster Design
  • Sketch
  • Procreate
  • Affinity Designer
  • Research Methods
  • Psychology
  • Illustration
  • Book Cover Design
  • Drawing
  • Line Drawing
Caglan B.

Munich, Germany

$30/hr
5.0
2 jobs

I am a state-certified Media Designer specializing in digital media design. I help companies, startups, and agencies turn complex ideas into polished visual assets and functional digital products. Core Services: Digital & Web Design: Websites, mobile app UI, and high-impact landing pages. Editorial & Presentation Design: Pitch decks, ebooks, reports, and brand guidelines with strict typographic hierarchy. Frontend & Tech: HTML/CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, and Rust development. Media Production: Graphic design, vector illustrations (Illustrator), image editing (Photoshop), and video editing.

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Web Design
  • Web Development
  • Graphic Design
  • Editorial Design
  • Video Editing
  • Presentation Design
  • App Design
  • Rust
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Illustrator
Mariia K.

Berlin, Germany

$35/hr
5.0
6 jobs

I specialize in international talent acquisition with over nine years of experience in the tech and digital sectors. My expertise lies in executive search, optimizing hiring processes, and leveraging data-driven recruiting strategies. I have successfully partnered with cross-functional leadership to build top-performing teams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. My background includes leading recruitment initiatives and teams, enhancing candidate experiences, and utilizing analytics to drive improvements in hiring efficiency. If you're looking to elevate your recruitment strategy or fill key roles with top talent, I am here to help streamline your hiring process and connect you with the right candidates. Let's discuss how I can contribute to your team's success.

  • Recruiting
  • HR & Business Services
  • Sourcing
  • Workday
  • Greenhouse Software
  • Career Coaching
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Resume Writing
  • Interview Preparation
  • Executive Search
  • Cover Letter
  • LinkedIn Profile
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
Sofia J.

Tuebingen, Germany

$60/hr
5.0
13 jobs

I design end-to-end publications for people and organizations who have something important to say, and care about doing it well. My work spans artbooks, annual reports, self-published books, and training materials. The common thread: the design works with the content to clarify and enhance the message, instead of masking it. Layout, typography, and spacing signal whether a publication is worth a reader's time, often before they've read a word of it. HOW I WORK Whether you come to me with references and a clear vision, strict brand guidelines, or a blank slate, I will lead the creative direction: proposing, walking you through the thinking, and refining from there. I build every project from scratch rather than from a template. Each project receives a custom grid, style sheet, and typographic hierarchy built specifically for its content. That structure is what makes the document consistent across hundreds of pages, fully editable after delivery, and print-ready without surprises. I work independently. I catch the things clients don't know to look for, flag problems early, and handle production complexity so you don't have to think about it. SERVICES → Layout and typesetting for long-form books and reports → Print-ready data visualisation and infographics for data-heavy publications → Cover design from concept through print-ready file → Multi-language typesetting WHAT CLIENTS SAY ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Exceeded expectations. Professional, detail-oriented, and understood requirements immediately. Final results were outstanding." — Samuel G. | Founder | Report Design ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Highly efficient and very autonomous, which makes the whole process smooth and stress-free. She made no mistakes, which shows how detail-oriented and careful she is." — Sandra F. | Editor | Book Design ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The presentation was clear and elegant, captivating the image I wanted to convey. Swift and efficient. I will definitely use Sofia's services again and recommend her warmly." — Johanna S. | Business Development | Pitch Deck Design CREDENTIALS → Graphic Design graduate → Certified Editorial Design Specialist (Cursiva) → Certified Editorial Typography Specialist (Cursiva) → InDesign expert Based in Tübingen, Germany. Working in English and Spanish. If your project matters to you, tell me about it.

  • Adobe InDesign
  • Book Design
  • Book Layout
  • Typography
  • Typesetting
  • Editorial Design
  • Data Visualization
  • Catalog Design
  • Layout Design
  • Print Design
  • Artwork & Print Specs
  • Prepress
  • Information Architecture
  • White Paper Design
  • Document Formatting
  • Style Sheet
  • Creative Direction
  • Desktop Publishing
  • Book Cover
  • Adobe Acrobat

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