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Vlada T.

Bogovici, Croatia

$50/hr
4.8
22 jobs

LONG-FORM CINEMATIC VIDEOS — ART DIRECTION — PRODUCT PLACEMENT FASHION BRAND CONTENT — UGC AVATARS — LIFESTYLE CONTENT TIKTOK & REELS ADS — SHORT-FORM STORYTELLING — YOUTUBE NARRATIVES And here's where it gets interesting: AI changes the economics of imagination. Visions too atmospheric for stock footage, too complex for traditional production, too specific to stage in real life — now require only clarity of vision and someone who knows how to build them. Dark fantasy. Surrealism. Dreamcore. Neo-gothic. Retrofuturism. Or something we'll name together along the way. PREMIUM ACCESS I work with the best tools on the market — full premium subscriptions to Freepik's entire suite, Hugging Face platforms, Sora, Runway, Kling, Midjourney, Flux. Your project gets exactly what it needs. CREATIVE DIRECTION Storyboarding with cinematic intent. Moodboards that reveal atmosphere and texture. Style guides built from scratch. Prompt engineering for visual consistency across scenes and characters. CINEMATIC APPROACH Whether it's a 15-second reel or a 5-minute brand film, I approach every project like it deserves to be remembered. Deliberate framing, intentional lighting, pacing that lets moments breathe. MY PROCESS Every project starts with research — finding the right references, the right tone, the right visual ancestors for your specific vision. This builds on a personal library I've been curating for years: cinema, painting, literature, music. Parajanov's symbolic density. Wong Kar-wai's romantic melancholy. Kubrick's obsessive geometry. Del Toro's dark wonder. AI is the tool. The eye, the references, the choices — that's the work. Whether you need a clean product video or something that's never existed before — let's build it. What do you want to create?

  • Creative Direction
  • Art Direction
  • AI Content Creation
  • AI Model Training
  • AI Video Generation
  • Video Production
  • TikTok Video
  • Storyboard
  • Storyboarding
  • Storytelling
  • Scriptwriting
  • Visual Art
  • AI Image Generation
Ivana B.

Zagreb, Croatia

$18/hr
5.0
6 jobs

About Helping brands and individuals create realistic, high-quality visuals that make their products and ideas stand out. I specialize in creating and editing images and videos (traditional or AI-generated) for brands, creative projects, e-commerce, and social media - ready to sell. With over 20 years of experience in visual communication, I combine creative thinking, marketing awareness, and the latest AI tools to create visuals with purpose—not just generic AI images or videos. Every project is designed to communicate a message, tell a story, and strengthen your brand. What I can help you with - Image Editing & Retouching - Video Editing - AI Image Generation - AI Video Generation - Product Images - Lifestyle Product Scenes - Hero Images - Social Media Graphics - Brand Visuals - Marketing Materials Tools I use - Photoshop - Canva - Midjourney - Flux - Runway - Kling - CapCut - ChatGPT What you can expect - Fast delivery - Revisions until you're satisfied with the final result - Available 6 days a week - Clear and responsive communication - Strong attention to quality and consistency - Long-term collaboration I'd be happy to discuss your project and help bring your ideas to life.

  • Visual Communication
  • Image Editing
  • Video Editing
  • AI Image Generation
  • AI Video Generation
  • Product Design
  • Social Media Design
  • Streaming Graphics Design
  • Ecommerce
  • Digital Media
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Canva
  • Midjourney AI
  • Runway
  • CapCut
  • ChatGPT
Ivana M.

Zagreb, Croatia

$50/hr
5.0
18 jobs

I design high-end publications and brand materials that don’t just look good. They communicate, flow, and convert. A strong product is only part of the story. How your brand looks, sounds, and communicates shapes how people see it — and whether they trust it. I help businesses turn complex content into clear, elegant, and conversion-focused design systems. Behind every project is strategic thinking and clear direction across print, digital, and everything in between. 🏆 15+ years experience 🏆 250+ successful projects 🏆 Adobe CC | Figma | Canva | AI Tools ✅ What you get working with me • Clean, professional layouts that guide the reader naturally • Strong typography and visual hierarchy (no clutter, no confusion) • Print-ready files done right the first time (CMYK, bleed, margins, all handled) • Design that performs visually, strategically, and commercially • A reliable partner who understands deadlines and business needs ✅ My specialty (where I bring the most value) Editorial & Publication Design • Magazines • Brochures • Annual reports • E-books & whitepapers • Catalogs & multi-page documents Brand & Marketing Materials • Pitch decks • Brand guidelines • Sales materials • Social media kits Digital Design • E-mail marketing • Landing pages • Website design • Newsletters ✅ What clients say ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Ivana played a crucial role in our project’s success, bringing creativity and strategic insight.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Highly detailed and well-organized. Technically perfect layouts. Great visual hierarchy and a top-notch communicator.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Ivana’s creativity made a significant impact on our readers.” ✅ How I work I don’t just execute, I collaborate. • I understand your goals before designing • I communicate clearly and consistently • I deliver polished, production-ready work • I make the process smooth and stress-free ✅ Let’s work If you need high-quality editorial design or brand materials that help grow your business, send me a message.

  • Graphic Design
  • Editorial Design
  • Print Design
  • Magazine Layout
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Email Marketing
  • Web Design
  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Social Media Design
  • Video Editing
  • Project Management
  • Copywriting
  • Email & Newsletter
  • Print Marketing Materials
  • Sales Funnel
Mariana R.

Rijeka, Croatia

$25/hr
5.0
6 jobs

Are you looking for someone who can combine creativity, strategy, and organization to help your business grow? I’m here to help! 👩‍💻 I’m a versatile freelancer with experience in: ✅ Marketing: Social media strategy, content planning, email campaigns, brand positioning, and audience engagement. ✅ Design: Eye-catching visuals for social media, ads, presentations, and marketing materials using Canva, Photoshop, and other tools. I’m highly organized, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering quality work with a creative touch. Whether you need help managing your brand, designing engaging content, or staying on top of your tasks, I’ve got your back! 🙌 Let’s make your projects easier, faster, and more impactful. 📩 Available for long-term or short-term collaborations.

  • Virtual Assistance
  • Marketing
  • Content Writing
  • Creative Writing
  • Content Research
  • Copywriting
  • Brazilian Portuguese Dialect
  • Social Media Content
  • SEO Writing
  • Article Writing
  • Content Creation
  • Social Media Management
  • Social Media Management Tracking
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Email Marketing
Santiago Leonardo A.

Zagreb, Croatia

$55/hr
5.0
2 jobs

Your brand needs to look sharp, move well, and convert, not just look pretty. I help startups, agencies, and growing companies build visual systems that actually work: across social media, ad campaigns, and brand identity 😉 With 6+ years directing creative for global brands like Red Bull, JetSMART, Burger King, and Changan Auto, I deliver work that's both strategically grounded and visually strong, from a single key visual to a full campaign system. What I can do for you: — Brand identity: logo, typography, color systems, brand guidelines — Motion graphics: animated logos, story ads, social media reels, corporate video — Social media design: campaign concepts, content systems, IG/FB/TikTok formats — Art direction: campaign concepts, key visuals, creative direction for shoots I've worked in agencies (DDB, Wolf BCPP, Cheil), in-house for major brands (Red Bull), and remotely managing 20+ assets/week for Latin American corporate clients. I know how to work fast, stay on-brand, and communicate clearly throughout the process. I work in After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Figma, and Premiere Pro. Fluent in English and Spanish, available for both short-term projects and ongoing collaboration. If you need a designer who thinks in campaigns, not just individual pieces, let's talk ✨

  • Advertising Design
  • Brand Identity
  • Art Direction
  • Brand Design
  • Motion Graphics
  • Social Media Design
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Visual Identity
  • Brand Guidelines
  • Video Editing
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Figma
  • Data Visualization
Nikola Z.

Zagreb, Croatia

$50/hr
4.8
147 jobs

Updated (18th of July): Available for 1 more client Hey! I’m Nikola Zec, a 25-year-old AMA (American Marketing Association) certified video editor and audio engineer with over 7 years of professional experience in creating engaging educational videos, eCommerce / SaaS ads, animated explainer videos and TVC. My work has been awarded several times, so in 2020, I received the award for the best young creative director in the world by the prestigious organization TOP TALENTS UNDER 25. I was also featured on 20 UNDER 20 List by Lider Media and completed two degrees, video production and audio engineer studies at the Academy of Music Production and Multimedia in Zagreb. I have worked for several multinational FORTUNE 500 companies like Microsoft, Wix, SalesForce, HP, Raiffeisen Bank, CES 2021, and editing YouTube videos for huge channels such as Ownage Pranks (5M subs), Alexie Marano (300K subs) and Alpha Leaders (130K). I am also an AMA (American Marketing Association) and FTF (Fulltime Filmmaker) member. I was involved in the work of several TV series: 2019 08 24 TV Series: Najini mostovi ( PRO PLUS production ) 2017 07 20 TV Series: Zgodovina ljubezni - blok 1 / scena 36 ( Orange production ) 2017 07 07 TV Series: Reka_ljubezni_blok 7 ( Perfo d.o.o. ) 2017 06 14 TV commercial: Tuš Celje z Jurijem ( Orange production ) 2017 03 29 TV Series: Usodno vino 4 blok_7 - 3 ( Perfo d.o.o. ) Specializations: • eCommerce & SaaS Social Media Ads: Elevate your brand’s online presence with high-converting, visually striking ads tailored for platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Through my video campaigns, clients would see 2,7x improvement in CPC/CPM and a 3.15x boost in conversion rate in average (of course, that can vary depending on the product and its price). • Educational Videos and Animations: From tutorials and online courses to presentational content, I combine clarity with engagement to provide videos that give an optimal learning experience. I use 2 GBps (ultra-fast) internet for faster download/upload, Adobe Premiere Pro, Da Vinci Resolve for color grading, After Effects for animations, graphics, and text, and Avid for audio production. For editing, I am using Dell XPS 17 (Intel® i9-13900H, NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4090, 64 GB Dual Channel DDR5, 2TB-M.2-PCIe-NVMe-SSD, 4K UHD+-Display (3.840 x 2.400)) I’m ready to help make your video ideas a reality. If you have questions or want to get started, just send me a message!

  • Brand Strategy
  • Graphic Design
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • Video Animation
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Corporate Video
  • TikTok
  • Brand Management
  • Video Advertising
  • Video Editing
  • Instagram Story
  • Film Direction
  • Videography
  • B2B Marketing

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