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Megan P.

Asheville, North Carolina

$50/hr
4.8
85 jobs

I help therapists, coaches, and wellness brands turn complex ideas into clear, credible, and beautifully presented content. My work combines writing, design, and educational storytelling to help thoughtful brands communicate expertise, build trust, and better serve their audiences. I bring a rare combination of subject-matter expertise, strategic thinking, writing, and design. My background includes graduate training in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, along with professional training in clinical eastern and western herbalism, Ayurveda, birth and postpartum care, yoga, contemplative and spiritual traditions, gardening, and regenerative land-based practice. This allows me to work confidently with nuanced, research-informed, and sensitive subject matter while maintaining a warm and human-centered voice. I have supported therapists, wellness educators, certification programs, herbal and Ayurveda brands, birth and postpartum organizations, and community-based businesses with content that informs, resonates, and feels deeply aligned with their mission. I specialize in creating: • Website copy and messaging • Ebooks, workbooks, and educational PDFs • Blog and newsletter content • Ghostwritten long-form content • Canva-based visual assets, including social media posts • Course materials, • Squarespace website design • Admin support for aligned clients Clients often hire me when they need help with: ✔ Educational content and curriculum development ✔ Mental health and holistic wellness communication ✔ Thought leadership and ghostwriting ✔ Content systems for courses, brands, and client resources ✔ Translating complex topics into clear, engaging content I am known for thoughtful communication, intentional work, reliable delivery, strong attention to detail, and creating polished work that feels both strategic and deeply human. Available for hourly and project-based work.

  • Graphic Design
  • Organic & Natural Style
  • Content Creation
  • Copywriting
  • Yoga
  • Design Writing
  • Writing
  • Health & Wellness
  • Gardening
  • Wellness
  • Herbal Medicine
  • Administrative Support
  • Academic Research
  • Mental Health
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Canva
  • Ghostwriting
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Art Therapy
  • Occupational Therapy
Keith K.

Asheville, North Carolina

$60/hr
5.0
3 jobs

A creative problem solver who lives, dies and rises from the grave for design. I have 15 of experience working as an illustrator & graphic designer providing creative services for a variety of clients and industries. Previous clients include Disney, Marvel, Hard Rock Cafe, Wicked Weed Brewing, Grove Arcade and the City of Asheville. Areas of interest include horror & sci-fi cinema, comic books, graffiti, natural history, vintage movie posters and skulls.

  • Graphic Design
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Illustration
  • Logo Design
  • Typography
  • Character Design
  • Poster Design
  • Lettering
  • Animated GIF
  • 2D Animation
  • 2D Design
Annette W.

Asheville, North Carolina

$65/hr
5.0
98 jobs

I am a senior publication and production specialist with over 40 years of experience executing complex layouts, high-volume print media, and multi-channel digital campaigns. My career is built on technical precision, absolute typographic control, and a flawless professional record: zero missed deadlines across four decades of production cycles. For the past 15 years, I have functioned as the remote lead production pro for a primary magazine client, managing the entire layout, copyfitting, and pre-press workflow without a single disruption. I step into complex creative systems and immediately bring structure, efficiency, and bulletproof technical execution. Core Expertise: Publication & Editorial Layout: Complete magazine, annual report, and white paper production from initial grid design to final pre-press handoff. Campaign Design & Production: Seamlessly scaling a single visual concept across magazine ads, digital banners, and social media assets while maintaining strict brand integrity. Advanced Adobe InDesign Mastery: Leveraging GREP, advanced styles, and precise geometry to handle heavy data, complex charts, and rapid copyfitting with zero errors. I partner with publishers, agency art directors, and organizations that require senior-level discipline, deep technical expertise, and an absolute guarantee that the work will be done right—and on time—the first time.

  • Adobe InDesign
  • Print Design
  • Layout Design
  • Typography
  • Magazine Layout
  • Publication Design
  • Advertising Management
  • Prepress
  • Print Production
  • Asset Management
  • Project Management
  • Print Layout
  • Advertising Design
  • Desktop Publishing
  • Adobe Creative Suite
Jordan D.

Asheville, North Carolina

$95/hr
5.0
18 jobs

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Jordan is a true EXPERT when it comes to branding and marketing. She helped me with a brand strategy that aligns with our marketing and drives revenue. Her expertise is obvious, and I cannot recommend her enough!" - Kelsey O. ✨ Hi, I’m a Brand and Marketing Strategist, Creative Director, and Designer with 25+ years of experience building brands that connect and convert. I’ve partnered with brands like 🎲 Cards Against Humanity, 📺 NBC, 🎬 Universal, 🎶 Paramount Music, Eddie Murphy, Ben Stiller, Manifestation Babe, Project Me with Tiffany, and Live Your Message. With a background in entertainment, lifestyle & wellness, beauty and personal brands, I bring a strategy-first approach that blends bold creative with business outcomes. My work doesn’t just look good — it drives measurable ROI. 🎯 What I Specialize In: STRATEGY-DRIVEN BRAND & MARKETING MATERIALS — Brand strategy discovery sessions — Graphic design for print & digital marketing — Art direction and brand development — Creative direction for photography — AI image generation for branded visuals — Brand guidelines & comprehensive brand books — Websites (Showit) — Campaign and marketing strategy — Promotional & sales collateral design — Brochures, flyers, posters, mailers — Reports, catalogs, magazines, lookbooks — Presentations and pitch decks — Fractional Creative Director support for growing brands that need senior-level guidance without the full-time hire 📈 Past Client Successes → Led creative campaigns for Cards Against Humanity, NBC, and Universal, building audience engagement at scale. → Delivered a 20x return on investment through a visual campaign that helped a coaching brand sell out retreats and scale to consistent high-revenue months. → Supported 25x revenue growth in 12 weeks for a wellness brand by elevating visual identity and aligning creative with premium positioning. → Directed 150+ photo & video shoots worldwide — from Spain to Israel to Australia — delivering assets that powered audience growth and conversion. → Helped brands transition from outdated identities to premium positioning that attracts higher-paying clients. 🌟 Why Work With Me • Award-winning Creative Director with a degree in Graphic Design & Photography • Expert in Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, and AI-driven creative workflows • Known for blending strategy with storytelling to elevate positioning and drive growth • Collaborative, transparent, and efficient process with on-time delivery • Certified color consultant and an expert in color psychology, bringing advanced knowledge of how color influences perception, emotion, and decision-making to every brand I design • Experience working seamlessly with startups, established businesses, and agencies — tailoring my approach to fit your team and goals ✅ My Edge I don’t just create visuals, I create cohesive brand systems that tell your story, elevate your positioning, and connect with your audience. With extensive experience in both entertainment and entrepreneurship, I know how to craft identities and campaigns that balance creativity with commercial impact. Clients appreciate my ability to connect high-level vision with hands-on execution, ensuring every asset has both beauty and business value. 📎 Ready to grow your brand, increase recognition, and drive ROI? Let’s connect and make it happen! I require a brief phone or Zoom call before taking on new clients. Message me here to schedule a time through Upwork. 🤖 KEYWORDS | Creative Direction, Brand Strategy, Brand Identity, Showit Website Design, Campaign Strategy, Content Libraries, AI Images, Visual Storytelling, Color Psychology, Photo Direction, Launch Support, Founder Branding, Fractional Creative Director.

  • Creative Direction
  • Art Direction
  • Concept Development
  • Ad Concept
  • Design Concept
  • Branding
  • Design Thinking
  • Brand Design
  • Brand Development
  • Personal Branding
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Photo Retouching
  • Marketing Plan
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Marketing Consulting
Laura B.

Asheville, North Carolina

$70/hr
5.0
202 jobs

I'm an expert Graphic Designer with 10 years of professional experience. I have worked with national, regional and local clients on a variety of projects such as print collateral, web design and package design. Prior to my experience as an Art Director at an advertising agency, I worked in-house as an editorial designer. I was responsible for the design and layout of an 80-page weekly paper. I'm a very efficient worker and pride myself on getting the job done on time. Let's get started today!

  • Graphic Design
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Logo Design
  • Layout Design
  • Packaging Design
  • Editorial Design
  • Cover Art Design
  • Art Direction
  • English
Barry K.

Asheville, North Carolina

$50/hr
4.8
186 jobs

Expert-Vetted Gold Badge Top 1% Talent on Upwork | 25+ Years Experience | 140 + Projects | 21k + hours | $1M + Earnings | Highly sophisticated and systematic AI prompt engineering Over the last 25 years, I have designed, developed, and project managed over 275 web and elearning projects for clients like Bank of America, Wachovia, American Express, Ford, Microsoft, Intuit and Chase. Over the last two years, I have developed sophisticated AI prompt engineering systems, which put me at the forefront of AI-driven development. I am also a software architect and business analyst who has designed and project-managed several DB-driven websites. I have created a medical coding project that teaches apprentice coders how to code medical charts, and also several projects involving API integration. My WebRTC project is LetsKinect.

  • Elearning
  • Software Documentation
  • User Experience
  • Database
  • Mobile UI Design
  • Articulate Storyline
  • Instructional Design
  • User Interface Design
  • UI/UX Prototyping
  • Storyboarding
  • Adobe Captivate
  • User Experience Design
  • Prototyping

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