Hey there!
I'm Mel, the founder and creative force behind Small Hours Studio.
I am a passionate brand designer with over 10 years of experience. I specialize in building and maintaining identities that articulate your brand's personality and speak directly to your ideal customers. I am highly versed in print and digital applications including packaging design, publication design and digital marketing. I have helped several direct-to-consumer brands unify their cross-platform presence to increase brand awareness.
Driven by connection and storytelling, I love learning what makes your company unique. I believe that authenticity should be at the heart of your brand. My approach involves diving deep into your story, bringing out your essence, and translating it into visually stunning designs.
Let’s collaborate and bring your brand vision to life!
WHY SHOULD YOU WORK WITH ME?
As an entrepreneur, I know what it takes to build a successful business. I will help build your cohesive brand identity, which will increase your sales and conversions. Does your current branding attract the right target audience? Does it help build brand trust and convert new leads? My goal is to build designs that care for themselves, so you can focus on building a business.
I primarily work with new or growing small to mid-sized companies across various industries. My design style is minimal and intensional with each element enforcing your brand identity.
WHAT IS THE PROCESS?
My design process starts with a discovery session. To create a successful design, we will dive deep into your brand and learn more about your business. From here I will create multiple initial concepts for you to choose from and you will have plenty of opportunities to provide feedback along the way.
HOW CAN I HELP ELEVATE YOUR COMPANY?
· Branding (branding strategy, brand identity, logo design, brand guidelines, art direction)
· Print design (flyers, brochures, collateral, case studies, product packaging & labels)
· Digital (ebook, presentation, web design)
· Social Media (Instagram visual strategy, feed and profile design, Canva templates)
Find my latest work at: smallhoursstudio.com
Now that you've stopped by, don’t hesitate to click the green "Invite to Job" button and we will discuss your project!
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Business Card
Logo Design
Layout Design
Stationery
Packaging Design
Editorial Design
Social Media Imagery
Minimalist
Brand Identity & Guidelines
Branding
Menno V.
Victoria, Canada
$35/hr
5.0
1 jobs
I am a design, marketing and communications professional with 15+ years of experience across a broad range of disciplines in various industries including IT, government and education.
I can help you with
- Account based marketing
- Market research, Marketing & Sales Planning
- HubSpot, Salesforce, MailChimp, Constant Contact, ActiveCampaign
- Ad planning, design and implementation
- CMS based websites and site maintenance
- Websites from scratch or Wordpress (Js, HTML5, CC3, etc)
- English to Dutch, Dutch to English translating and proof reading
- UX Design and Customer Journey Mapping
- Graphic Design (15 years experience with InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
- Expo booth Design (E.g. 20'x40')
- Business planning
- Communications planning and execution
- And more...
Let's talk about your project. Many great references available.
Graphic Design
Project Management Professional
Inbound Marketing
Lead Generation
Growth Hacking
Growth Strategy
Branding & Marketing
Marketing
HubSpot
Growth Analytics
Communication Strategy
Email Marketing Consultation
Paid Media
Web & Mobile Design Consultation
Laura M.
Victoria, Canada
$35/hr
4.9
121 jobs
Hello! Happy to have you here. I love creating original logo designs and branding assets for all businesses! I provide high-quality work and will always meet deadlines. I'm a qualified and talented graphic designer with 6 years of experience under my belt!
Let's work together on:
Logo Design
Graphic Design
Ebook and Digital PDF Design
Web Design
Packaging Design
Social Media Marketing
Business card design
Flyer Design
Please feel free to contact me at any time. I look forward to working with you!
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Logo Design
Print Design
Layout Design
Ebook
Magazine
Editorial Design
Adobe Creative Suite
Photography
Branding
Photo Editing
Adobe Lightroom
Informative Art
Organic & Natural Style
Maria L.
Victoria, Canada
$70/hr
5.0
3 jobs
I help government organizations, consulting firms, universities and businesses transform complex information into clear, engaging and professionally designed reports, publications and communication materials.
As a senior editorial and publication designer with more than 15 years of professional experience, I specialize in long-form document design, including annual reports, strategic plans, research reports, white papers, brochures, guides, workbooks and accessible PDFs.
I am particularly experienced with projects where the content is already developed but needs to be organized and transformed into a polished publication with strong typography, visual hierarchy, information design and a clear, consistent structure. My work combines editorial thinking, art direction, information design and production expertise across both print and digital formats.
My background includes a Master of Fine Arts and a Graphic Design & Media diploma, providing a strong foundation in visual communication, typography, composition and editorial design.
Core Services
• Editorial & Publication Design** — annual reports, strategic plans, research reports, brochures, guides, manuals, workbooks and long-form publications
• Infographics & Information Design** — diagrams, timelines, process graphics, maps, charts and visual summaries
• Accessible PDF & Document Design — accessibility-aware PDFs, tagged PDFs, document structure, reading order, accessible tables, hyperlinks and navigation
• Presentation & Proposal Design — executive presentations, proposals, pitch decks and branded communication materials
• Luxury Real Estate & Property Marketing — vision books, property brochures, award submissions, custom maps and premium sales collateral
• Brand Identity & Visual Systems — logos, typography, colour palettes, brand guidelines and coordinated print and digital materials
Recent Experience
Recent projects include a 76-page luxury real estate vision book, an International Property Awards submission and luxury property marketing publications involving art direction, editorial design, custom maps, architectural photography, image optimization and complete print-ready production.
I also have extensive experience designing annual reports, strategic plans, educational publications and accessibility-aware PDFs for government organizations, consulting firms and public-sector clients, as well as editorial and magazine design involving photography, typography and image-led visual storytelling.
Technical Expertise
Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, PowerPoint and Figma
Experienced in:
• Multi-page publication design and production
• Adobe InDesign styles, templates and structured document systems
• Art direction and visual concept development
• Typography and visual hierarchy
• Photo selection, retouching and image optimization
• Print production, digital publishing and PDF optimization
• Accessible and tagged PDF workflows
• Brand consistency across complex document systems
• Maps, diagrams, charts and infographic-style communication
• Presentation and proposal design
I am particularly well suited to projects involving complex content, multiple stakeholders, established brand guidelines and high expectations for accuracy, consistency and visual quality.
Whether you're producing an annual report, strategic plan, research publication, luxury brochure or executive presentation, I can develop a polished visual system that communicates your content with clarity, confidence and impact.
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Infographic
Print Design
Layout Design
Typography
Editorial Design
Brochure Design
Magazine Layout
Presentation Design
Publication Design
Brand Identity & Guidelines
WorkBook
PowerPoint Presentation
Information Design
Report
White Paper Design
Accessibility Testing
Art Direction
Danielle T.
Victoria, Canada
$55/hr
5.0
162 jobs
**Consistently a top-rated designer**
Hi, my name, as you've seen above, is Dani, and I love to both design and write for a variety of clients across many industries. I've designed for companies in high-tech, education, real estate, medical, non-profit, research, social justice, and many more industries. I really enjoy creating long-term relationships wherever possible.
I'm adept at adapting my style to fit with your current branding (but I can also create a whole new look!). I'm an efficient designer with a clean, corporate look. I strongly believe in letting the content speak for itself, and my overall style is simple and easy to navigate, with a fun and colourful twist here and there.
I enjoy working on a variety of print projects, as well as creating unique, well-written, and on-deadline copy for a variety of audiences. I have over 200 publication credits in Japan, the US, and Canada.
When I'm not writing or designing, I can usually be found flipping around at gymnastics, sailing, walking my dog, or travelling as much as possible.
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Creative Writing
English
Content Writing
Online Writing
Rachelle P.
Victoria, Canada
$75/hr
4.8
204 jobs
I’m Rachelle, an animator and video editor that’s been providing awesome videos for clients since 2013. I use my experience in advertising and journalism to deliver crafted messages that get audiences genuinely excited about businesses, products or ideas.
Many of my clients are stepping into the world of video creation for the first time, so I try to make the process as easy as possible. I provide tailored options and act as a guide through each step. My work style is very collaborative. You will always have a say in what’s going on and I will always give you my honest opinion on what I think will benefit your business the most.
I'm happy to jump in during any stage of your project. Whether you're looking for just animation, or a one-stop shop, I'm here to assist.
My expertise lies in crafting custom-tailored videos that effectively communicate your message to your audience. From script development and storyboarding to animation and post-production, I handle every aspect of the project with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering top-notch quality. My goal is to help businesses communicate their message in a way that captivates their audience and drives results.
So if you're looking for a freelance animator who specializes in full-service videos for businesses, look no further. Let's work together to create something amazing!
Illustration
Motion Graphics
Explainer Video
2D Animation
Adobe After Effects
Animation
Video Editing
Adobe Premiere Pro
HTML5
Advertising
Drawing
Cartoon Art
JSON
Lottie
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