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Vanessa K.

San Diego, California

$85/hr
4.9
255 jobs

TOP-RATED GRAPHIC DESIGNER I'm Vanessa, a Graphic Designer in San Diego, creating engaging print and digital marketing materials. I prioritize clear communication and efficient processes to deliver designs that elevate your brand and contribute to your business's success. Areas of expertise: ✔️ Logo design & branding ✔️ Brochures & tri-fold brochures ✔️ Flyers & one-pagers ✔️ Postcards & mailers ✔️ Website edits & email assets ✔️ Social media graphics ✔️ Presentation design ✔️ Digital and print ad graphics

  • Graphic Design
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Brochure
  • Business Card
  • Flyer Design
  • Logo Design
  • Poster
  • Print Design
  • Social Media Imagery
  • Cards & Flyers
  • Print Marketing Materials
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
Jennie S.

San Diego, California

$45/hr
4.9
65 jobs

I'm a photo editor/retoucher and graphic designer who's highly detail-oriented—I believe every pixel counts! I work with businesses to create beautiful, effective, and brand-enhancing images and designs. I'm well-versed in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, and my specialties include commercial photo editing/retouching (portraits and products) and brand identity design. I've been in the top 3% of Upwork freelancers (Top Rated Plus) with a 100% Job Success score since 2020.

  • Graphic Design
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Logo Design
  • Photo Editing
  • Photo Retouching
  • Image Editing
  • Photo Manipulation
  • Color Correction & Filter
  • Color Grading
  • Photo Color Correction
  • Photo Restoration
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Brand Identity & Guidelines
  • Vector Art
  • Vector Tracing
  • Editorial Design
  • Page Layout Design
Silviu N.

San Diego, California

$50/hr
4.9
104 jobs

Graphic design services : logo designs, business cards, corporate identity, catalog design, book covers, tshirt designs, brochures, poster art, etc I am also open to original, one of a kind art projects like sketches, paintings and drawings, and other art related projects.

  • Graphic Design
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Illustration
  • Logo Design
  • Print Design
  • T-Shirt Design
  • Vector Art
  • Poster Design
  • Drawing
  • Book Cover
  • Sketching
  • Children's Book Illustration
  • Oil Painting
Jessica L.

San Diego, California

$55/hr
5.0
7 jobs

I am most comfortable designing for paid and organic social media marketing as well as event marketing. I am proficient in Photoshop, Premiere, and After Effects, creating static and motion graphics. I have experience in infographics, social media marketing, web design, marketing design, layout design, and more. I currently work in the health and beauty space creating static and motion ads.

  • Graphic Design
  • Flyer Design
  • Logo Design
  • Typography
  • Web Design
  • Social Media Imagery
  • Invitation Design
  • Social Media Design
  • Calligraphy
Andrew M.

San Diego, California

$50/hr
5.0
10 jobs

🏆 15+ YEARS EXPERIENCE 🖌️ Graphic Design 🌐 Website Design ✍️ Logo & Branding 💸 Shopify & WordPress 🎨 UI/UX Design 🧠 AI / Machine Learning 🚀 Product Design & Labels 💸 Affordable 📉 Discount Available 💯 Satisfaction Guaranteed 💼 Premium Service My passion is creating extraordinary visual experiences, unique brand identities, and my mission is to create design that builds trust, captures attention, and forges lasting connections between brands and their audiences in a crowded marketplace. I collaborate with driven entrepreneurs and forward-thinking brands in the tech and health & wellness spaces to develop enduring branding and packaging design. My focus is on helping businesses establish themselves as leaders in their niche, attract their ideal customers, and drive strong revenue growth. With more than 15 years of experience, I’ve had the opportunity to design logos, brand identities, and packaging that are not only visually compelling but also tell a deeper story. From concept to completion, I bring clarity, collaboration, and creativity to every project — positioning myself as a trusted, long-term creative partner. • Graphic Design • Brand Identity & Guidelines • Logo Design • Web Design • Shopify + WordPress + Wix • Ai Image and Video Generation • Adobe Creative Suite • Adobe Photoshop • Adobe InDesign • Adobe Animate • Video Production • Premiere Pro • After Effects • Marketing Collateral Development • Brand Development • Art Direction • Social Media Design • Creative Direction • Canva Ai • Animation

  • Logo Design
  • Branding & Marketing
  • WordPress
  • Shopify
  • Wix
  • Canva
  • Brand Development
  • Brand Identity & Guidelines
  • Merchandise Graphic Design
  • Product Design
  • Social Media Content Creation
  • Animation
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Vector File Format
  • AI Image Generation
Isabelle S.

San Diego, California

$35/hr
5.0
22 jobs

I'm a San Diego-based digital marketing strategist specializing in hospitality, interior design, architecture, home, and lifestyle brands. I help businesses build intentional online presences through customized organic and paid marketing strategies that increase brand awareness, drive qualified traffic, and convert followers into loyal customers. With experience working alongside leading interior designers, hospitality concepts, restaurants, coffee shops, and design-driven brands, I understand how to create content and campaigns that resonate with discerning audiences while supporting business growth. Areas of Expertise • Social Media Management • Newsletter & Email Marketing • Marketing Strategy & Data Analysis • Content Creation & Creative Direction • Copywriting • SEO & Hashtag Research • Graphic Design • Paid Advertising (Meta (Facebook + Instagram), Pinterest, TikTok) • Brand Partnerships & Influencer Marketing Platforms Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest, LinkedIn Tools Planoly, CoSchedule, Sprout Social, Sprinklr, Later, Dash Hudson, Canva, CapCut, Insense, Aspire IQ, BeeRoll, WordPress, Shopify, Squarespace, Showit, Klaviyo, Excel, Slack, ClickUp, and Asana. I believe in building long-term partnerships with my clients and am passionate about helping businesses grow through thoughtful, strategic marketing. Whether you're a boutique hotel, restaurant, interior design firm, or lifestyle brand, I can help strengthen your digital presence, grow your community, and drive meaningful results.

  • Graphic Design
  • Social Media Management
  • Content Creation
  • Copywriting
  • SEO Keyword Research
  • TikTok
  • Digital Marketing
  • Influencer Marketing
  • Campaign Management
  • TikTok Ad
  • Product Photography
  • Instagram Marketing
  • Social Media Content
  • Paid Social
  • Email Marketing

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