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Glen G.

Auckland, New Zealand

$20/hr
5.0
11 jobs

When you hire a designer with 25+ years of professional experience, you're not just getting great visuals you're getting a creative partner who understands *why* a layout works, not just how to make it look good. I provide end-to-end design support across your entire print and publishing ecosystem from a single brochure to a complete brand identity to a fully formatted, publication-ready ebook. By handling design, layout, and formatting myself, I eliminate the friction of juggling multiple freelancers. You get one streamlined workflow, from initial concept to final, ready-to-publish file. --- ๐†๐‘๐€๐๐‡๐ˆ๐‚ ๐ƒ๐„๐’๐ˆ๐†๐ ๐’๐„๐‘๐•๐ˆ๐‚๐„๐’ --- - Brand Identity: Logo design, brand identity systems, style guides, and color theory. - Editorial & Layout Design: Brochures, flyers, marketing collateral, and publication design. - Ebook Design & Formatting: Market-ready ebook layouts, interior formatting, and print-to-digital publishing prep (Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, EPUB/PDF). - Presentation Design: High-stakes pitch decks, sales presentations, and operational templates. - Social Media & Infographics: Custom graphics, infographic design, and brand-consistent social assets. Expert-level execution across Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Canva, and PDF. --- ๐Œ๐˜ ๐€๐๐๐‘๐Ž๐€๐‚๐‡ --- Every typographic choice, layout grid, and pixel alignment I execute is done with strategic intent. I take full ownership of the design pipeline moving efficiently from initial concept and wireframes to final print-ready or publish-ready files. ๐Ÿ† Rising Talent on Upwork vetted and recommended. If you're looking for an experienced, autonomous designer to elevate your brand across brochures, branding, and publishing, let's talk.

  • Graphic Design
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Flyer Design
  • Infographic
  • Logo Design
  • Print Design
  • Layout Design
  • Brochure Design
  • Branding
  • Brand Identity Design
  • Presentation Design
  • Social Media Design
  • Marketing Collateral Development
  • Ebook Design
  • Editorial Design
  • Publication Design
  • PDF
  • Canva
Pam C.

Albany, New Zealand

$75/hr
5.0
234 jobs

โœจ Hello, Iโ€™m Pam! โœจ โœ“ 12+ years of experience in Graphic Design โœ“ Creative & Professional โœ“ Branding & Websites โœ“ Quick Responses & Reliable Iโ€™m Pam, a graphic designer with over a decade of experience specializing in branding and website design for businesses that make a positive impact. Whether it's developing standout brands or designing high-converting Squarespace websites, my goal is to deliver meaningful, results-driven design that aligns with your mission. I've had the pleasure of working with diverse clients, including social enterprises, event planners, lawyers, creative studios and more. If you're ready to bring your vision to life, Iโ€™d love to chat! Reach out!

  • Graphic Design
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Illustration
  • Web Design
  • Website
  • Squarespace
  • CSS
  • Presentation Design
  • Informational Infographic
  • Branding
  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Page Layout Design
Emily H.

Auckland, New Zealand

$45/hr
4.9
180 jobs

I help businesses communicate clearly through well-designed, professional visuals that feel considered and on-brand. My focus is on design that works hard for you while keeping the process straightforward and efficient. With over 13 years of professional experience, I work with clients around the world to deliver polished design across print and digital formats, always with clarity and consistency in mind. What I can do for you: โ€ข Print and digital marketing โ€“ Brochures, reports, signage, and web banners. โ€ข Book layout and cover design โ€“ Professional editorial and layouts for print and digital publications. โ€ข Logo and brand identity โ€“ Unique logos, full brand identities, and style guides. โ€ข Social media graphics โ€“ Engaging visuals and campaign assets for all platforms. โ€ข Infographics โ€“ Clear, visually striking designs to simplify complex information. โ€ข Photoshop and image editing โ€“ Retouching, restoration, and visual enhancement. โ€ข Menu design โ€“ Creative and easy-to-read restaurant and cafรฉ menus. I am am highly proficient in: โ€ข Adobe InDesign โ€ข Photoshop โ€ข Illustrator โ€ข PowerPoint If youโ€™d like to chat about your project, please donโ€™t hesitate to get in touch. Emily :)

  • Graphic Design
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Logo Design
  • Layout Design
  • Brand Identity & Guidelines
  • Editorial Design
  • Ebook Design
  • Photo Restoration
  • Print Advertising
  • Greeting Cards & Invitations
  • Photo Editing
  • Social Media Advertising
Jamie B.

Wellington, New Zealand

$50/hr
4.9
16 jobs

Hi! Iโ€™m Jamie, a Graphic designer based in Wellington, New Zealand. Thank you for viewing my portfolio.

  • Graphic Design
  • Infographic
  • Annual Report
  • Brand Development
  • Branding
  • Branding & Marketing
  • Brand Management
  • Business Presentation
  • Presentation Design
  • Presentations
  • Animation
  • Midjourney AI
  • Midjourney Prompt
  • Advertising Design
  • Pitch Deck
Stephen C.

Wellington, New Zealand

$65/hr
5.0
34 jobs

With over 20 years experience in the design industry, I work mainly in FMCG / consumer product brand and packaging. From product development and concept, branding, design, copywriting, through artwork production and print management, the whole process 'soup to nuts'. I'm a one-man army. My background in art direction and design means I can take on many design projects - I have designed books, restaurants, and trophies for international sporting events.

  • Graphic Design
  • Logo Design
  • Brand Development
  • Branding & Marketing
  • Packaging Design
  • Artwork & Print Specs
  • Print Production
Kyle L.

Nelson, New Zealand

$15/hr
5.0
4 jobs

Hello! I'm Kyle, an enthusiastic and emerging Designer dedicated to creating clean, impactful, and modern visual content. Communicating your message to the people you want to see it. I bring a fresh perspective, high attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering work that exceeds expectations. I have experience in: Typography Vector Image creation Designs for print production Image and photo alterations Image Conceptualisation Social media advertising design and management I am proficient in: Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe Indesign Adobe Acrobat Canva

  • Logo Design
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Design Concept
  • Design Mockup
  • Photo Editing
  • Photo Manipulation
  • Concept Design
  • Image Editing
  • Image Enhancement
  • Photo Restoration
  • Image Restoration
  • Poster Design
  • Cover Art Design
  • Packaging Design
  • Canva

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