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Emily W.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

$50/hr
5.0
177 jobs

Versatile graphic designer, illustrator, and photo editor. Available for one-off or long-term projects. - Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator - Print design including large format and packaging - Marketing design like flyers, brochures, catalogs, and social media - Editorial design like magazines and book formatting - Game design like card generators in InDesign, rulebook creation, and packaging - Custom illustration, animation assets, photo edits

  • Graphic Design
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Illustration
  • Layout Design
  • Publication Design
  • Colorful Style
  • Page Layout Design
  • CSS 3
  • Drawing
  • HTML5
  • Manipulation & Compositing
  • Background Removal
  • Formatting
Alano V.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

$25/hr
5.0
24 jobs

I help brands, startups, and creators bring their ideas to life through engaging animations and custom illustrations. My work includes 2D & 3D explainer videos, product animations, UI demos, and motion graphics that turn complex ideas into clear and visually compelling content. Along with animation, I also create original illustrations and character-based artwork for creative and marketing projects. This includes character design, children’s book illustrations, storyboards, mascot logos, and custom graphics for social media, merchandise, and promotional campaigns. Using tools like After Effects, Illustrator, and Photoshop, I focus on delivering visuals that are creative, polished, and tailored to your brand. Whether you need an animated explainer, product demo, logo animation, or custom illustration, my goal is to create work that is engaging, professional, and ready for both digital and print platforms.

  • Illustration
  • Cartoon Art
  • Cartoon Style
  • Cartoon Animation
  • Cartoon Character
  • Animated Cartoon
  • Comics
  • Comic Art
  • Comic Book
  • Animation
  • Animation for Kids
  • 2D Animation
  • Video Animation
  • 3D Animation
  • Animated Explainer
  • Explainer Video
  • Motion Graphics
  • 2D Illustration
  • Video Editing
  • Children's Book Illustration
Ethan C.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

$150/hr
5.0
73 jobs

I am an experienced graphic designer based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. My career began as a production artist and has since progressed to a Creative Director (and everything in-between). Currently, I operate from my own studio, allowing me to provide clients with unfiltered design solutions and swift turnaround times. Clients trust me to develop compelling and effective market strategies that help them achieve long-term success. I collaborate with companies of all sizes, guiding projects from conception to completion with a focus on surpassing objectives. My services cover a wide range of design specialties, including graphic design, visual identity design, brand strategy, magazine and editorial layout, book cover design, album artwork, sales and marketing collateral, advertising and social media campaigns, as well as illustration and custom graphics. I am an expert in Adobe Creative Cloud software such as Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and XD as well as Figma and Squarespace. Let's work together to bring your vision to life.

  • Graphic Design
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Logo Design
  • Layout Design
  • Web Design
  • Creative Direction
  • Brand Identity
  • Presentation Design
  • Album Cover Design
  • Website Redesign
  • Brand Identity Design
  • Poster Design
  • Website
  • Corporate Brand Identity
  • Book Cover
  • Social Media Design
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Brand Identity & Guidelines
Ethan A.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

$50/hr
5.0
29 jobs

T-Shirt / Apparel Graphics: With apparel placements in Kohls, Urban Outfitters & Buckle to small storefronts dotting the map, I have the knowhow to deliver successful, sellable art. Whether you need a one-off t-shirt or a full branded apparel line, I can work with you to create a product you're satisfied with. I have 8 years of experience in the industry, I can offer a wealth of knowledge from unique printing methods to strong color way options. I can design anything from simple type tees, to hand drawn illustrations, to photorealistic collages & more! Graphic Design If you like my design style and want to explore other graphic design services, feel free to reach out! I have proven experience in logo / brand identity, motion graphics, layout design & more. Vector Tracing: I have thousands of hours of vector tracing experience. From digitally redrawing illustrative artwork to recreating photographic imagery, I can provide you with smooth and precise line work in Adobe Illustrator. Expertise in: Adobe Illustrator | Photoshop | After Effects | InDesign | iPad Procreate

  • Graphic Design
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Logo Design
  • T-Shirt Design
  • Vector Graphic
  • Vector Art
  • Vector Tracing
  • Brand Identity
  • Adobe Creative Suite
Pirthvi Raj L.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

$30/hr
4.8
74 jobs

I’m a Full-Stack Web Developer with hands-on experience in building high-performing, scalable, and visually engaging websites. I specialize in delivering complete web solutions from frontend design to backend development ensuring your website not only looks great but works flawlessly. I have extensive experience working with WordPress, Shopify, and Custom CMS platforms, helping businesses create everything from landing pages to fully functional eCommerce stores. What I can do for you: ✅ Custom website development (Frontend & Backend) ✅ WordPress theme customization & plugin development ✅ Shopify store setup, customization & optimization ✅ Responsive, mobile-friendly UI/UX design ✅ Speed optimization & performance improvements ✅ Bug fixing, maintenance & website upgrades I focus on delivering clean code, user-friendly design, and reliable performance to help your business grow online. Clear communication, meeting deadlines, and client satisfaction are always my top priorities. Let’s build something amazing together.

  • WordPress
  • Shopify
  • WordPress e-Commerce
  • WordPress Website Design
  • Ecommerce Website
  • Elementor
  • CMS Development
  • Website Optimization
  • WordPress Plugin
  • Squarespace
  • WooCommerce
  • Landing Page
  • Figma
  • PSD to CMS
  • Wix
  • Front-End Development
  • PHP
  • HTML
  • Web Development
  • HTML5
Katherine W.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

$55/hr
4.8
25 jobs

I’m a professional editor with a PhD in English and extensive experience supporting both independent authors and academic, institutional, consulting, nonprofit, and faith-based writing. If you're looking for a long-term editing partner, I'm here for you. I bring many years of senior-level experience, and am known for being meticulous, reliable, and highly professional. I offer the range of editing support -- from light copyediting to in-depth developmental work. My editing work spans: - Novelists and fiction writers of all genres (navel, romance, adventure, science-fiction, etc.) - Consulting and institutional proposals - Research reports and strategic plans - Technical and research-based books - Multi-author and thematic collections - Memoir and trauma-informed nonfiction - Academic articles, dissertations, and theses - Grants and funding narratives - College and graduate applications I’m fluent in APA, MLA, and Chicago styles and comfortable working across institutional house styles, submission requirements, and confidential review processes. Previously, I've taught college writing for seven years at UW-Milwaukee. I've also served as Executive Director of an international NGO, where I led and edited grant proposals, reports, and communications related to justice, peacebuilding, reconciliation, and international programming. This experience gave me deep familiarity with donor expectations, institutional voice, and deadline-driven writing. I am also a co-founder of Santiago Global, a woman-owned firm specializing in research-based communication, data storytelling, institutional reporting, and proposal design. I also bring extensive academic experience, including teaching university courses in English composition, communication, and peace-related fields, publishing peer-reviewed work, and presenting at major interdisciplinary and international conferences. I have participated in interdisciplinary research institutes at Harvard and Northwestern University. While my training is rigorous, my approach to editing is practical and collaborative. I focus on structure, flow, clarity, and reader experience rather than stylistic rewriting or content ownership. I was mentored during my PhD by Dr. Jane Gallop, a leading practitioner of close reading, which shaped my careful, sentence-level attention and respect for authorial voice. I enjoy partnering with writers and teams who need a thoughtful, experienced editor to help their work read clearly, coherently, and professionally—especially when the content is complex, sensitive, or time-constrained.

  • Book Editing
  • Business Editing
  • Copy Editing
  • Academic Editing
  • APA Formatting
  • Developmental Editing
  • Ghostwriting
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Writing
  • Proofreading
  • Resume Writing
  • Chicago Manual of Style
  • Dissertation Writing
  • Proposal Writing
  • Romance Novel

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