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Catherine L.

Cape Town, South Africa

$40/hr
5.0
7 jobs

I am a jewellery and watch designer with 10+ years of experience in manual and digital 2D & 3D design. I have worked in the retail and luxury industry for both jewellery and watches. Follow: cathylennoxdesign.com My main skills are in - Adobe Photoshop - Adobe Illustrator - Rhino Rhinoceros 3D - Keyshot 3D rendering - Manual drawing and rendering (pencil, markers and gouache)

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • KeyShot
  • Rhinoceros 3D
  • Jewelry Design
  • Graphic Design
  • CSS
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe After Effects
  • HTML
Paige M.

Cape Town, South Africa

$35/hr
5.0
8 jobs

I am a Fashion Designer and Trend Analyst, with a proven track record in the apparel and fashion industry, I bring a wealth of experience to the table. My expertise lies in Trend Analysis, Microsoft Office, Textiles, Management, and Adobe Creative Suite. As a freelance professional, I offer fast and efficient CAD and techpack services, ensuring meticulous attention to detail. With a keen eye for design and a passion for staying ahead of the latest trends, I strive to deliver exceptional results that exceed expectations. Whether you're looking to bring your fashion ideas to life or seeking expert guidance on trend forecasting, I am here to provide top-notch services tailored to your needs. Let's collaborate and create fashion-forward masterpieces together!

  • Fashion Design
  • Fashion Forecasting
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Technical Design
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Trend Forecasting
  • Trend Analysis
  • Creative Direction
  • Fashion & Apparel
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Office
  • CAD
  • Microsoft Word
Nina C.

Pretoria, South Africa

$25/hr
5.0
2 jobs

I’m a graphic and web designer with a BA in Fashion Media (2021) and marketing experience since 2022. I specialize in creating brand identities, websites, marketing materials, and digital campaigns that are visually appealing and effective. From rebranding and style guides to reports, presentations, and social media content, I focus on designs that communicate clearly and achieve results. I’m proficient in Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Figma, Canva, and Webflow (design only), and I work efficiently to bring creative ideas to life for businesses of all sizes.

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Print Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Packaging Design
  • Print Layout
  • Photo Retouching
  • Magazine Layout
  • Copywriting
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Video Editing & Production
  • Content Creation
  • Blog Writing
  • Fashion Writing
  • Pattern Illustration
Rebecca O.

Cape Town, South Africa

$50/hr
5.0
34 jobs

I'm a Fashion Designer and Buyer with experience in Footwear, Accessories and Apparel. I have experience across the full value chain from concept through to design, manufacturing and sales. I have been in industry for 6 years and have worked for leading brands in South Africa as well as the UK. I would love to help you in any aspect of your business from trend briefings and colour packs, designing and tech packs to manufacturing and anything else in between. I am highly motivated, hardworking and passionate about what I do. Bringing your vision to life is what I do, please reach out if you think my skills can be of value to you.

  • Fashion Design
  • Clothing
  • Clothing & Merchandise Design
  • Fashion Consultation
  • Accessories
  • Athletic Shoes & Sneakers
  • Footwear
  • Bag & Wallet
  • Design for Manufacturing
  • CAD
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Trend Analysis
  • Pattern Design
  • Adobe Photoshop
Hilda R.

Pretoria, South Africa

$10/hr
5.0
1 jobs

🎨 Creative Digital Assistant | Canva Design | Fashion & Marketing Support Hi, I’m a versatile freelancer with a background in fashion design, digital marketing (DBA Digital Boss certified), and online English teaching (TEFL). I specialize in creating high-impact Canva designs (eBooks, social media content, brand kits), offering creative support to fashion, lifestyle, and wellness brands. ✅ Canva eBook & PDF Design ✅ Social Media Templates (Instagram, Pinterest, etc.) ✅ Fashion Illustration & Styling Support ✅ Virtual Assistant Tasks (email support, content scheduling, admin) I bring a strong customer service mindset from my experience in the bridal and retail industries and have helped clients bring their vision to life — including a 5-star Canva fitness eBook project on Upwork. I'm reliable, creative, and passionate about building visual content that connects. Let’s work together!

  • Fashion Design
  • Illustration
  • Branding
  • Brand Development
  • Branding & Marketing
  • Brand Management
  • Product Design
  • Digital Asset Management
  • Digital Design
  • Communication Design
  • Fashion & Apparel
  • Technical Design
  • Project Management
  • WordPress e-Commerce
Sherlynn C.

Cape Town, South Africa

$30/hr
5.0
2 jobs

FASHION DESIGNER •.TECH PACK • FLAT SKETCH SPECIALIST I am a fashion design graduate with 6 years experience, specialising in fashion design, tech packs, and flat sketches. I help entrepreneurs and emerging brands transform ideas into production-ready garments. My services include creating clear, factory-ready tech packs, clean high-resolution flat sketches and CADs, fashion illustrations and concept development, as well as full collection development from initial idea through to production readiness.

  • Fashion Design
  • Fashion Illustration
  • CAD
  • Tech Flat
  • Tech Pack
  • Print Design

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