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I’m a senior designer with 11+ years of experience creating impactful editorial and brand-driven design across multiple U.S. markets. My background is in news and business publications, where I’ve led design for weekly print products, large-scale special publications, and digital storytelling initiatives. I specialize in translating complex information into clear, engaging visuals that connect with audiences across print and digital platforms. In my current role, I design for multiple markets simultaneously, partnering with editorial, marketing, and leadership teams to deliver consistent, high-quality products. I’ve also helped streamline workflows, improve production efficiency, and contribute to audience growth through digital and social design. Some highlights:
 • Designed cover stories and features across four major markets
 • Increased social media audience growth by 52% through visual content
 • Led production for large-scale editorial and event publications
 • Mentored junior designers and supported team development I’m especially interested in roles where I can apply my experience in visual storytelling, brand development, and cross-functional collaboration in a stable, growth-oriented environment—whether in corporate, healthcare, education, or mission-driven organizations.

Currently working as a freelance Art Director / Designer / Animator in Charlotte, NC. After graduating from Western Carolina University, he took a full time position at Charlotte, NC based Snap5. He began as a Junior Designer, after previously spending a summer there as an intern. Working closely with the Speed Channel and NASCAR, he quickly graduated to designing and animating show packages, as well as lending a hand in the Speed Channel’s network rebrand. From there he took a position as Senior Designer at Signal, also based in Charlotte, NC. He continued to develop his animation and design skills, working on show packages for ESPN, Fox, Speed Channel, and Voom Networks, as well as the opening title sequences for various independent films. In 2008, he moved to New York to continue his career, this time as a freelance designer/animator. After working with Wee Beastie several times as a freelancer, the chemistry was just right, and he was offered a full time position as Art Director. In 2014, he was brought to Los Angeles to assist with the opening of sister company Denizen, acting as Art Director for both companies. He continues his work in the television industry, working with clients such as ABC, Discovery Channel, TLC, National Geographic Channel, Food Network, Cooking Channel, Animal Planet, Geico, and Disney.

I help businesses, startups, agencies, and authors with graphic design, whitepaper design, editorial design, document formatting, and brand identity systems to transform complex information into clear, structured, and visually professional communication. Specializing in whitepapers, annual reports, publication design, book layout, ebook design, presentation design, and branding, I create designs that improve readability, strengthen brand perception, and communicate ideas with clarity and impact. My services include: • Graphic Design for Business & Marketing Materials • Whitepaper Design & Professional Document Formatting • Editorial Design & Publication Layout Systems • Annual Reports, Business Reports & Corporate Documents • Book Layout, Ebook Design & Interior Formatting • Presentation Design & Pitch Decks • Branding, Logo Design & Brand Identity Guidelines • Print Design & Structured Layout Solutions I focus on layout design, typography, visual hierarchy, and consistent branding systems to ensure every project is not only visually appealing but also easy to understand and professionally structured. Why clients choose me: ✔ Clean, modern, and professional graphic design ✔ Strong expertise in editorial and document layout design ✔ High-quality whitepaper and publication formatting ✔ Print-ready and digital-optimized file delivery ✔ Consistent branding and structured visual systems ✔ Reliable communication and detail-oriented execution Whether you need a whitepaper, annual report, ebook, presentation, publication layout, or complete brand identity system, I deliver design solutions that make your content look credible, polished, and impactful.

I am a freelancer adept in digital art, specifically: character concepts, illustrations, comic art, digital paintings, and anime. I am also used to working on team projects as well as working as an individual. I am very passionate about what I do and I hope to bring that passion to whatever project I am hired to work on

Hi, I’m Omeisha Washington, a 2D Artist / 2D Concept Artist for 8 +years. I specialize in fantasy creatures and illustrations. I help turn ideas, references, and written descriptions into clean artwork that is easy to understand. I focus on shape language, color, composition, and readable silhouettes so the design feels clear, appealing, and useful for the project. When creating art, I think about where the viewer should look first, how the colors affect the mood, and how much detail the art needs. I also have experience with turnarounds, ISO maps, and 3D form understanding, which helps when the artwork needs to be clear for production or viewed from more than one angle. I’m comfortable working from feedback and keeping the process organized with sketch approval, color approval, rendering, and final delivery. Skills: Character Design, Fantasy Creature Design, Prop Design, 2D Assets, Composition, Color Theory, Shape Language, Readable Silhouettes, Visual Storytelling, Turnarounds, ISO Maps, 3D Form Understanding, Feedback Integration, File Organization Programs: Adobe Photoshop and Clip Studio Paint

✅ Hands down the best artist, highly astute, competent, creative and responsive, this is just some of the feedback from my clients here on Upwork. I transform ideas into compelling products that will exponentially grow your business. ✅ Designed Product for Coleman, Kobalt, Little Tikes, Aerobed, Craftsman, YETI & Adidas ✅ Trustworthy, Over 450 ✪✪✪✪✪ 5 star reviews 👑 Expert Vetted Status. Identified as the top 1% of talent on Upwork ✅ Featured freelancer on Upworks landing homepage ✅ 100% job Success Score Please take a look at my portfolio below. My background includes designing products for some of the most well-known brands in the world including Coleman, Tiffany & Co, Aerobed, YETI and Little Tikes to name a few. I've designed and help bring to market thousands of ideas throughout my career from baby products to roller coasters and everything in between. Odds are I have designed something in the same category as your product you are looking to develop. If you are looking to create a great product with someone you can trust; I would love to collaborate with you to make your vision a reality. What differentiates my work from AI-generated design or low-cost CAD services is accountability. I don’t just design how something looks. I evaluate how it will be made, what it will cost, where it may fail, and how it fits into a broader product line or business strategy. The goal is fewer surprises and faster, more confident decisions. Let’s start a conversation about your project. All you need to do is scroll up to the top of this page, click on "invite to job" send me a quick message that provides a brief description of what you're looking for and I'll be in touch to discuss more. Looking forward to hearing more about your project and business goals for the future.