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Dabin K.

Busan, South Korea

$45/hr
5.0
1 jobs

I run “Gosan,” an independent studio that creates visual campaigns and UI/UX designs for high-end fashion and beauty brands. Driven by a passion to elevate a brand’s aesthetic, I strive to produce work that is both commercially successful and beautifully sophisticated. To maintain this competitive edge, I leverage AI-generated technology through art direction to create campaigns that capture the essence of the brand. While this technology enables the efficient and competitive production of image and video assets, AI-generated content alone clearly has distortions and aesthetic shortcomings that do not meet high-end standards. Therefore, I have established a high-end editorial campaign production pipeline where I manually edit out these flaws and, through editing, actually maximize the visuals’ strengths.
 Additionally, I use Figma to develop visually appealing and user-friendly UI/UX for websites, and by establishing a design system, I aim for a structured production process that is developer-friendly for front-end developers. A single director designs the visual campaigns, website interfaces, or both, as required by the brand. I strive to create a seamless, unified, high-end brand experience throughout the entire journey—from the “beginning,” when a customer is drawn in by an “advertising campaign,” to the “end,” when they click the “final checkout button” on the website. To turn this vision into commercial success, I personally manage every step of the process from project planning to completion, prioritizing constant communication and trust to ensure the highest quality. I will do our utmost to help our clients’ brands and projects soar. Thank you. Dabin K.

  • Visual Design
  • Advertising
  • Fashion & Beauty
  • Fashion Editorial
  • Fashion Photography
  • Branding
  • Brand Development
  • AI Video Generation
  • AI Image Generation
  • Image Editing
  • Art Direction
  • Video Ad Campaign
  • Video Editing
  • Figma
  • UX & UI Design
  • Mobile UI Design
  • Wireframing
  • User Interface Design
  • UX & UI
  • Prototyping
Bowon H.

Goyang-si, South Korea

$45/hr
5.0
4 jobs

Your brand is more than a logo—it's every experience people have with your business. I help fashion, beauty, jewelry, and lifestyle brands create cohesive brand identities through thoughtful visual systems, packaging, and modern websites. From strategy and logo design to packaging and responsive e-commerce websites, I build brands that feel refined, memorable, and built to grow. What I can help with • Brand Identity Design • Logo Design • Packaging Design • Website Design • Brand Guidelines Whether you're launching a new brand or refreshing an existing one, my goal is to create work that not only looks beautiful but also supports your business.

  • Illustration
  • Brand Development
  • Branding
  • Branding & Marketing
  • Brand Management
  • Presentation Design
Giha W.

Yongin-si, South Korea

$70/hr
5.0
3 jobs

I’m an industrial designer with 20+ years of experience developing consumer products for global brands including Samsung Electronics. I help companies turn ideas into manufacturable products from concept design to production-ready 3D CAD. My work focuses on premium form language, mechanical feasibility, and efficient product development. Services I provide: • Product concept design • 3D CAD modeling • Design for manufacturing • High-quality product rendering

  • Product Design
  • Industrial Design
  • CAD Software
  • Parametric Design
  • Mechanical Design
  • KeyShot
  • Grasshopper 3D
  • Blender
  • 3D Modeling
  • 3D Rendering
  • Prototyping
Gibbeum L.

Ansan, South Korea

$60/hr
5.0
76 jobs

Top 1% Expert-Vetted Upwork talent, 100% Job Success Score. I help brands, startups, and agencies craft cinematic, story-driven videos that build trust and drive results — from corporate brand films and commercial trailers to documentary-style content and product launches. Past clients include Hyundai, Samsung, HYBE, and Parataxis Korea. ———————————————— 🎬 What I Deliver Brand Films & Brand Storytelling Commercial Trailers & Cinematic Ads Founder & Company Stories Documentary-Style Content Customer Success & Testimonial Videos Product Launch Videos Startup & Brand Marketing Content Interview-Based Content Event & Community Stories ———————————————— 🏆 Why Clients Work With Me Top 1% Expert-Vetted Talent on Upwork 100% Job Success Score Trusted by Global Brands and Marketing Teams Strategic Thinking Beyond Editing Strong Communication and Reliable Delivery Fluent in English and Native Korean ———————————————— 📈 Currently Investing In Storytelling and branded content strategy DTC video growth frameworks to increase performance and retention AI-enhanced editing workflows for faster, smarter delivery ———————————————— 🛠 Tools Adobe Premiere Pro After Effects DaVinci Resolve AI-Enhanced Workflows Adobe Creative Suite ———————————————— ⭐ What Clients Say "Gibbeum is the best of the best. She always brings my vision to life." "She just gets it. From the first brief to the final edit, everything felt smooth, collaborative, and exactly what I was looking for." "Creative, detail-oriented, and made the entire process feel effortless." ———————————————— Open to long-term retainer partnerships and brand content strategy. Let's build something worth remembering.

  • Brand Strategy
  • Brand Marketing
  • Corporate Brand Identity
  • Video Strategy
  • Storytelling
  • Video Editing & Production
  • Corporate Video
  • Documentary Video
  • Cinematic Video
  • Video Commercial
  • Film Editing
  • Video Production
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Video Ad
  • Video Editing
  • Content Strategy
Eun L.

Sokcho, South Korea

$50/hr
4.9
77 jobs

Product designer specializing in AI-powered experiences, rapid prototyping, and creative technology. Previously designed digital products and experiences for startups, agencies, and global brands, including Ralph Lauren, Tory Burch, Pfizer, and DVF. Currently focused on AI product design and development. Core Competencies: 🔹 AI-Enhanced Visual Storytelling 🔹 Generative AI & Prompt Engineering 🔹 UI/UX Design for Apps & Websites 🔹 Luxury Brand, Fashion & Beauty Design 🔹 Digital Campaign Strategy 🔹 Vibe Coding & Vibe Marketing Lovable.dev, Cursor AI 🔹 E-commerce & Responsive Design 🔹 Cross-functional Team Leadership 🔹 AI Video | Higgsfield 🔹 AI Music | Suno 🔹 Automated reporting with AI 🔹 AI-powered scheduling 🔹 Midjourney image generation 🔹 Prompt engineering for visual concepts 🔹 AI-assisted debugging 🔹 Building apps with LLM APIs Tools & Technologies: Figma, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects), Framer, HTML5, CSS, SparkAR, Shopify, Squarespace, Canva, Clipchamp, Capcut AI & Automation Tools: Midjourney, ChatGPT, Claude, Suno, Runway, Cursor, Notion, Kling, ElevenLabs, Lovable, Higgsfield Certifications: Google AI Intro Certifications: Generative AI, Duet AI in Workspace, Responsible AI, Image Generation Awards: Ralph Lauren: Best App by Individual Designer (Mashable) Rent the Runway: 50 Best Websites (Time) Ralph Lauren: Top 10 Luxury E-commerce (Luxury Daily) 2012 - Present - Luxury & Fashion: Created brand identity and digital content for DVF, J. Mendel, Karl Lagerfeld (Laird+Partner NY); designed social campaigns for Tacori and Tory Burch (Wednesday Agency NY) - Healthcare & Media: Designed healthcare app for Pfizer; provided creative support for Time Warner media projects - Education & Technology: Developed digital platforms for Lessonface and Scholastic; created UI/UX and brand strategy for Accruent - Startups: Established brand identities for emerging companies including Rent the Runway and GetAim Full-Time Contract Designer | Tory Burch Enhanced brand presence across e-commerce, mobile platforms, social media, and email campaigns Elevated user experience through intuitive digital design solutions Ensured brand consistency through cross-functional collaboration Full-Time Senior Designer | Ralph Lauren 6 years, NY Designed Ralph Lauren's e-commerce platform, mobile site, and app Managed website design for 12 international markets Created RL Kiosk and US Open Store Design Created high-performing social media designs and email campaigns Languages English, Korean

  • Advertising
  • Website Redesign
  • Figma
  • Interaction Design
  • Illustration
  • Prototyping
  • Fashion & Beauty
  • Social Media Design
  • Website Content
  • UI Graphics
  • Branding
Jihye H.

Seoul, South Korea

$30/hr
5.0
24 jobs

I help bring your books to life—start to finish. From Korean↔English translation (AI-assisted + polished editing) to eBook design (ePub, PDF, KDP) and custom covers, I’ve got you covered. As a publisher myself, I know what it takes to create a book that looks great and reads even better!

  • Writing
  • Ebook Writing
  • Book Editing
  • Proofreading
  • Kindle Direct Publishing
  • Ebook Design
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Document Translation
  • Editorial Translation
  • Website Translation

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