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Vancouver, Canada
Hi, I'm Quincy Samycia I'm a Brand Strategist + Growth Strategist. I help businesses build memorable brands, acquire customers, and scale sustainably. Whether you're launching a new venture, repositioning an existing brand, or accelerating growth, I bring a full-cycle approach that combines brand strategy, creative direction, performance marketing, AI-powered content systems, and execution. Over the years, I've worked across dozens of industries including B2B, FMCG, DTC, AI, SaaS, healthcare, fitness, supplements, nutrition, skincare, beauty, cosmetics, food & beverage, hospitality, fashion, education, and children's products. This breadth of experience allows me to quickly identify growth opportunities while building strategies tailored to each market. At my core, I believe that strong brands drive sustainable growth. That's why every project begins with brand clarity, customer understanding, creative excellence, and a long-term vision for scale. Entrepreneurial Experience I'm a serial entrepreneur who has launched, scaled, and exited multiple businesses. My ventures have been featured in GQ, Bloomberg Businessweek, Gear Patrol, Daily Mail, Dragons' Den, The Daily Planet, and numerous international media outlets. That experience gives me a unique perspective: I don't just think like a marketer—I think like a founder. Every recommendation is grounded in business objectives, profitability, operational realities, and long-term brand value. Let's Build Something Meaningful If you're looking for a strategic partner who understands branding, creative direction, growth marketing, AI-powered content systems, and execution at every level, I'd love to connect. Specialties & Expertise Brand Strategy & Development → Brand Audits, Brand Positioning, Brand Architecture, Brand Extension Strategy, Identity Systems, Messaging Frameworks, Customer Personas, Competitive Analysis, and Full-Funnel Brand Marketing Strategies designed to create differentiation and long-term market value. Creative Strategy & Creative Direction → Creative Strategy, Campaign Development, Creative Brief Creation, Visual Direction, Storytelling Systems, Content Pillar Frameworks, Creative Testing Methodologies, Brand Campaign Concepts, and Multi-Channel Creative Execution that drives both engagement and conversion. Marketing & Growth → Growth Marketing Strategy, Go-to-Market Planning, Social Media Growth, Influencer Marketing, Email Marketing, Community Building, Content-Led Growth, Customer Acquisition, and Retention Programs tailored to each stage of the customer journey. Marketing Funnels & Conversion Optimization → End-to-End Funnel Strategy, Buildout, and Optimization across awareness, consideration, conversion, and retention stages. Includes landing pages, lead generation systems, nurturing sequences, CRO, analytics implementation, and performance reporting. SEO, AI Search & Digital Visibility → On-Page SEO, Off-Page SEO, Technical SEO, Content Optimization, Entity-Based SEO, and AI Search Optimization for emerging discovery platforms including ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, Gemini, and Google's AI-powered search experiences. Paid Media & Performance Marketing → Strategic PPC Management across Meta, Google, Pinterest, Reddit, LinkedIn, TikTok, and X. Services include campaign strategy, audience development, creative planning, testing frameworks, scaling initiatives, attribution analysis, and ROAS optimization. Content Strategy & Brand Storytelling → Content Strategy, Editorial Planning, Content Pillar Development, Brand Storytelling, Thought Leadership Programs, Social Content Systems, Video Content Strategy, and Conversion-Focused Content designed to support every stage of the buyer journey. AI Content Strategy & Production → End-to-End AI Content Systems including AI Video Production, AI Image Generation, AI-Assisted Copywriting, UGC-Style Creative Development, Ad Creative Production, Content Repurposing Frameworks, and Scalable Content Engines that increase output while maintaining brand consistency. Advanced experience with platforms including GPT-4, Claude, Gemini, Sora, Veo, Runway, MidJourney, Adobe Firefly, Jasper, and emerging generative AI technologies. UX, Design & Digital Experiences → Conversion-Focused UX/UI Design, Website Strategy, Information Architecture, User Journey Mapping, Landing Page Optimization, and Brand-Aligned Digital Experiences built to maximize engagement and conversion. Web Development → Flexible development across Shopify, Shopify Plus, Webflow, Framer, WordPress, Squarespace, and Wix, tailored to fit your brand's goals, scale, and operational requirements. AI Automation & Business Systems → Intelligent automation systems using N8N, Zapier, Make, APIs, AI agents, and workflow orchestration to streamline operations, improve customer experiences, and increase marketing efficiency.
- Packaging Design
- Marketing Strategy
- Brand Positioning
- Logo Design
- 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
Los Angeles, California
I'm a top 1% expert-vetted branding strategist and designer on Upwork, and a partner at Glekel, a design studio based in Los Angeles. My background: * Master’s Degree in Brand Strategy and Design, ArtCenter, Pasadena, California. * Clients from growing startups to larger organizations including PepsiCo, Netflix, Edelweiss, the City of Los Angeles, Panda Express, Healf * Bachelor’s Degree in Advertising and Graphic Design, British Higher School of Art & Design I have experience across various industries such as tech, healthcare, food, and fashion, and have worked in PR, advertising, marketing, architecture, and graphic design. My strength lies in multitasking and adapting to any situation. I thrive on constant movement and development, which fuels my inspiration and provides creative solutions for new projects. You can google me!
- Brand Naming
- Brand Guidelines
- Logo Design
- Brand Identity Design
- Art Direction
- Brand Identity
- Brand Identity & Guidelines
- Packaging Design
- Logotype
- Packaging Dieline
- Label & Packaging Design
- Branding
- Logomark
- Logo
- Logo Usage Guidelines
Karachi, Pakistan
⭐ Top Rated on Upwork | 9+ Years of Experience | SaaS Development & CMS Solutions More than a developer, I help turn product ideas into scalable businesses. I'm a Top Rated Upwork Freelancer specializing in SaaS Development, Full-Stack Development, UI/UX Design, Figma, Custom CMS Development, WordPress, Shopify, and Webflow. I help founders, startups, agencies, and growing businesses transform ideas into production-ready digital products. What sets me apart is that I build our own SaaS products not just client projects. We've designed, developed, and launched live platforms across travel, logistics, and compliance, giving us first-hand experience with the challenges of building, launching, and scaling real software businesses. Whether you're starting with an idea, a wireframe, or a Figma design, I can take your product from concept to launch with a focus on user experience, clean architecture, performance, scalability, and long-term success. What I Do Best SaaS Development Building multi-tenant SaaS platforms, MVPs, custom web applications, dashboards, admin panels, subscription platforms, AI-powered features, workflow automation, and business software. UI/UX Design (Figma) Designing intuitive web applications, mobile apps, SaaS dashboards, websites, user flows, wireframes, interactive prototypes, design systems, and complete product experiences in Figma. CMS Development Custom CMS development, Headless CMS solutions, WordPress development, Shopify development, Webflow development, SquareSpace design and development, CMS migration, CMS customization, content management workflows, and Figma-to-development implementation. Website Development Business websites, corporate websites, landing pages, marketing websites, eCommerce stores, responsive development, SEO-friendly websites, website optimization, and high-performance front-end development. Why Clients Hire Me I think like a product owner not just a developer. Every solution is designed for scalability, security, performance, maintainability, and business growth. Whether it's a SaaS platform, a custom CMS, or a business website, my focus is on building products that are reliable today and ready to grow tomorrow. My Process • Understand your business goals • Plan the product architecture and user experience • Design intuitive interfaces in Figma (when required) • Build scalable, production-ready software • Test, launch, optimize, and provide ongoing support Every successful product starts with understanding the business behind it. From strategy and design to development and deployment, I deliver complete digital solutions that are built for real users and real business growth. If you have an idea, an existing platform, or a Figma design, let's talk. I'll review your project, share practical recommendations, and help you choose the best approach before we start.
- Web Design
- SaaS Development
- Landing Page Design
- Website Redesign
- Mobile App Design
- Design Mockup
- Product Design
- Branding
- Game UI/UX Design
- UX & UI Design
- Sales & Marketing Collateral
- Presentation Design
- Pitch Deck
- Web Development
- WordPress e-Commerce
- WordPress Website Design
- Shopify Website Redesign
- Web Application Development
- CMS Development
- User Experience Design
Nashville, Tennessee
Hello, I'm a Creative Director and designer with 10+ years across brand, web, and ad creative. I help companies turn ideas into polished work that performs, not just looks good. Recent results include a 5.3x ROAS and 1,000+ leads in one week on a B2B acquisition campaign, a 7.5x ROAS on paid social for a fitness app, and complete brand systems built from scratch for SaaS, healthcare, and B2B clients. Most recently, I served as Creative Director and Marketing Director at a B2B marketing agency, where I owned creative across paid media, brand, web, and campaigns. Here's what sets me apart on AI: I'm not just another "AI graphic designer" generating images. I build systems. I use Claude Design and custom Claude skills to turn brand guidelines into reusable, on-brand design systems, Zapier to automate production workflows, and ChatGPT and Claude as thinking partners for ideation and concepting. The result is faster output without losing taste, judgment, and the human element that actually makes work good. (I'm also a Claude Certified Architect.) What I do best: - Brand identity and logo design - Web design and landing pages (Webflow, WordPress) - Ad creative; static and video, for Meta, TikTok, Google - AI-assisted design systems (Claude Design, Claude skills, Zapier, ChatGPT) - Decks, presentations, and pitch materials - Email design and HubSpot campaigns - Creative direction across full campaigns If you need a creative partner who can take a project from concept through execution across brand, web, and campaigns, or help building an AI-ready design system, I'd love to talk.
- Creative Direction
- Brand Strategy
- Web Design
- UX & UI Design
- Landing Page Design
- Lead Generation
- Email Marketing
- Marketing Automation
- Search Engine Optimization
- Content Strategy
- Web Development
- Figma
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Canva
- Generative AI
- Graphic Design
- HubSpot
- Webflow
Kyiv, Ukraine
🚀 I’m a creative partner for Media Buyers, DTC brands, and Agencies running Meta Ads who need a consistent flow of high-converting static ad creatives. I help teams produce and test up to 300+ creatives per month: fast, structured, and reliable. No more creative bottlenecks, templated designs, or wasted time onboarding designers who don’t understand performance marketing. Whether you’re looking for a one-time batch or ongoing creative support, I integrate into your workflow and deliver assets aligned with your goals, so you can stay focused on scaling while I handle the creative production behind it. 🎯 Results & Experience • 9,760+ ad creatives delivered across 30+ niches • 72-hour turnaround for creative batches, enabling faster testing and iteration • Helped scale a DTC brand to a profitable 8.4x ROAS • Increased qualified leads by +145% for a B2B client 🛠 My Skills & Approach: • Crafting ad creatives that address the pains and needs of your target audience. • Producing unique visuals and product photoshoots using ChatGPT-4o and MidJourney, no more need for expensive photographers or time-consuming shoots. • Applying Marketing Knowledge to develop ad creatives that are not only beautiful — but built to convert. • Designing ads for a range of industries, including DTC brands and B2B. • Adapting designs to match your brand identity — or developing a fresh, standout look. • Collaborating with media buyers and strategists to align with campaign goals. • Confidently handle ad copy if you don’t have your own — I’ll take it under my wing and make sure your message lands clearly and persuasively. • Maintaining a high level of aesthetic sensitivity and creative taste. • Strong grasp of composition, balance, color theory, visual hierarchy, and typography. 💎 Want your next ad campaign to be your best-performing one yet? Click the "Message" or "Invite" button to kick off our collaboration. -KEYWORDS- Graphic Designer Meta Ads, Graphic Designer Digital Marketing, Graphic Designer Social Media Ads, Meta Ad Creatives, Graphic Designer E-commerce Ads, Graphic Designer B2B Ads, Facebook Ad Creatives, Instagram Ad Creatives, Graphic Designer for Facebook Ads, Graphic Designer for Instagram Ads, Meta Ads Campaigns, Graphic Designer Social Media Campaigns, Graphic Designer for Digital Ads, Graphic Designer Banner Ads, Graphic Designer for Social Media, Digital Advertising Creatives, Graphic Designer for Meta Platforms, Social Media Ad Creatives, Graphic Designer for Facebook Campaigns, Creative Ads for E-commerce, Graphic Designer Ads for B2B, Meta Ad Design Specialist, Graphic Designer Digital Advertising, Graphic Designer for Ad Strategy, Social Media Ad Design, Graphic Designer Ad Optimization, Graphic Designer for Performance Ads, Facebook Ads Designer, Instagram Ads Specialist, E-commerce Advertising Design, Graphic Designer Conversion-Focused Ads, Graphic Designer CTR Boosting, Meta Ad Graphic Designer, Graphic Designer for Online Ads, Graphic Designer for Ad Creatives, Graphic Designer Creative Strategy, Graphic Designer for Business Ads, Digital Marketing Ads Designer, Custom Meta Ads, Graphic Designer for B2C Ads, Social Media Marketing Graphics, Graphic Designer for Social Media Branding, Graphic Designer for Lead Generation Ads, Custom Ad Designs for Social Media, Graphic Designer for Meta Platforms Ads, Creative Ads for Product Launches, Graphic Designer for Online Marketing, Graphic Designer for Paid Social Ads, Graphic Designer for Sponsored Ads, Graphic Designer for Social Media Engagement, Creative Ads for Digital Campaigns, Graphic Designer for Social Media Strategies, Graphic Designer for E-commerce Marketing, Graphic Designer for Meta Ad Campaigns, Facebook and Instagram Ads Graphic Designer, Graphic Designer Figma, Graphic Designer Photoshop, Graphic Designer MidJourney, Graphic Designer Social Media Graphics, Graphic Designer Ad Design for Startups, Graphic Designer for Local Businesses, Graphic Designer for B2B Lead Generation, Graphic Designer for Paid Ads Strategy, Custom Graphic Design Ads, Graphic Designer for Product Promotion, Graphic Designer for High-Conversion Ads, Graphic Designer for Online Sales Funnels, Graphic Designer for Mobile Ads, Graphic Designer for Dynamic Ads, Graphic Designer for Campaign Analysis, Graphic Designer for Social Media Growth, Graphic Designer for Traffic-Boosting Ads, Graphic Designer for Retargeting Ads, Creative Ads for Multi-Channel Campaigns, Graphic Designer for Social Media Advertising, Graphic Designer for Ecommerce Websites, Graphic Designer for Content Marketing, Graphic Designer for Product Photography Ads, Graphic Designer for Custom Display Ads, Graphic Designer for Custom Display Ads, Graphic Designer for Holiday Campaigns, Graphic Designer for Cross-Platform Ads, Graphic Designer for Influencer Marketing Campaigns, Graphic Designer for Ad Design Consultation, Graphic Designer for Mobile App Ads, Graphic Designer for Event Marketing Ads
- Presentation Design
- Banner Ad Design
- Graphic Design
- Social Media Imagery
- Print Design
- Poster Design
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Design Thinking
- Digital Design
- Social Media Advertising
- Facebook Advertising
- Ad Creative
Chernivtsi, Ukraine
🏆 Top 3% on Upwork. ✅ Fluent English. ✅ Swift response and communications. I am a seasoned delivery manager, and I lead a team of skilled UX designers and development professionals. We are BN Digital, a team of creators, software engineers, and strategists. Companies like Microsoft, Cambridge University, Snap, hire us when they want to have a reliable partner who cares abut their customers. We worked with dozens of the world’s largest brands and partnered with hundreds of innovative startups, helping them grow and succeed by unleashing the power of design and technology What are the main things I can help you with: 🔮 Understanding how your idea could be brought to life via business analysis, right technology stack, and proper processes and practices; 🔮 Saving time and money via rapid prototyping, creating proofs of concepts, defining and launching a minimum valuable product; 🔮 Bringing your idea to real customers via assigning the right team and moving through software development cycle; 🔮 Lowering development risks and costs via precise and technically feasible requirements and product management; 🔮 Deploying bullet-proof solutions, creating efficient, scalable infrastructure, and setting up swift, reliable CI/CD processes. Our technology stack and capabilities: 🧑💻 Front end: React.js, Vue.js, HTML5, CSS3, Javascript, Typescript 🧑💻 Cross-platform frameworks: Flutter, Dart, React Native, Javascript, Typescript 🧑💻 Back end: Node.js, Firebase, PHP, Symfony 🧑💻 Databases: MongoDB, DynamoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL/MariaDB 🧑💻 Infrastructure: Kubernetes, Docker, GitHub, AWS, Azure, DigitalOcean 🧑💻 Integrations: Stripe, Google, Mailchimp, Hubspot, 🧑💻 Handy additions: Ant.d, Storybook.js, D3.js, Kafka, RabbitMQ, Terraform, IaaS 🧲 Our team capabilities include: UX Design, UI design, Prototyping, Interaction design, Branding, Animations and lnteractions creation Industries and solutions we excel in: 🚀 Fintech, financial services: finances governance, pricing tools, reporting, self-service tools, data visualization, KYC; 🚀 Proptech, real estate: booking systems, marketplaces, property governance, risk management; 🚀 Healthtech, healthcare, wellness, fitness: various trackers, personal assistants; 🚀 Adtech, marketing: marketplaces, booking system, risk management tools; 🚀 System-as-a-Service platforms: onboarding, user conversion, customer retention. What does this mean for you? ✅ You get a real partner who has your best interests at heart, and we will not let you back the wrong horse; ✅ You access to top-notch expertise in digital product development for a variety of verticals; ✅ Whoa, you read through this list. We appreciate it. You'll find many small cool things while working with us, like this immediate 5% discount for the first 100 hours of a scope; ✅ You acquire a massive amount of proven solutions, practices, and processes, which would boost your productiveness and efficiency. Whether you are a new startup or an established enterprise, our team is here to help. Please get in contact, and I provide an assessment of what your project needs to be successful. ━━━━━━ Keywords that you can use to find me: Custom software, software development, web development, web app development, application development, UI development, development expert, platform development, software development, guidelines, continuous development, desktop, iPhone, application, usability, website, responsive, adaptive, long term, effective, productive, experienced, React,React.js, ReactJS, Strapi CMS, Stripe API, CMS, Vue.js, HTML5, CSS3, HTML, CSS, javascript, typescript, Node.js, Node, MongoDB, GitHub, GitLab, BitBucket, agile, scrum, kanban, Jira, Asana, Trello, Pug, Blade, EJS, SASS, SCSS, LESS, Stylus, Redux-thunk, webpack, Gulp, RxJS, SQLite, PostgreSQL, Kubernetes, K8s, Docker, Docker Swarm, Ansible, Github, CI/CD, Continous integration, Continous delivery, terraform, infrastructure, Portainer, Grafana.
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- Specifications
- Illustration
- Informational Infographic
- Product Design
- Business Presentation
- Presentation Design
- Presentations
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