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John D.

Nashville, Tennessee

$55/hr
5.0
101 jobs

Hello, I'm a Creative Director and designer with 10+ years across brand, web, and ad creative. I help companies turn ideas into polished work that performs, not just looks good. Recent results include a 5.3x ROAS and 1,000+ leads in one week on a B2B acquisition campaign, a 7.5x ROAS on paid social for a fitness app, and complete brand systems built from scratch for SaaS, healthcare, and B2B clients. Most recently, I served as Creative Director and Marketing Director at a B2B marketing agency, where I owned creative across paid media, brand, web, and campaigns. Here's what sets me apart on AI: I'm not just another "AI graphic designer" generating images. I build systems. I use Claude Design and custom Claude skills to turn brand guidelines into reusable, on-brand design systems, Zapier to automate production workflows, and ChatGPT and Claude as thinking partners for ideation and concepting. The result is faster output without losing taste, judgment, and the human element that actually makes work good. (I'm also a Claude Certified Architect.) What I do best: - Brand identity and logo design - Web design and landing pages (Webflow, WordPress) - Ad creative; static and video, for Meta, TikTok, Google - AI-assisted design systems (Claude Design, Claude skills, Zapier, ChatGPT) - Decks, presentations, and pitch materials - Email design and HubSpot campaigns - Creative direction across full campaigns If you need a creative partner who can take a project from concept through execution across brand, web, and campaigns, or help building an AI-ready design system, I'd love to talk.

  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Creative Direction
  • Brand Strategy
  • Web Design
  • UX & UI Design
  • Landing Page Design
  • Lead Generation
  • Email Marketing
  • Marketing Automation
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Content Strategy
  • Web Development
  • Figma
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Canva
  • Generative AI
  • Graphic Design
  • HubSpot
  • Webflow
Chris M.

Nashville, Tennessee

$22/hr
4.4
1 jobs

I am a cartoonist and animator with over 20 years of experience working on indy comics, mobile games, children's books, and 2D animation. If you have an idea for an animated cartoon, story book, or 2D sidescrolling game, I can help you bring your idea to life.

  • Illustration
  • Animation
  • Comic Art
  • 2D Game Art
  • 2D Animation
  • Cartoon Style
  • Cartoon Animation
  • Children's Book Illustration
  • Mobile Game
  • Game Art
  • Comic Book
  • Cartoon Art
  • Cartoon Character
  • 2D Drawing
  • Creature Design
Tristan T.

Nashville, Tennessee

$40/hr
5.0
4 jobs

Hey there 👋 I'm Tristan. I'm a versatile graphic designer and illustrator with a knack for building brands' visual identities. I have over 5 years' experience working with upstarts to hone a visual strategy. I specialize in bold, colorful designs and I love making logos, tee shirts, and album art. Check out my work, and let's get workin' on something!

  • Illustration
  • Branding & Marketing
  • Brand Development
  • Branding
  • Presentation Design
Christina G.

Nashville, Tennessee

$125/hr
5.0
132 jobs

So you're about to launch your new ___ (insert you CPG item: dog food, cosmetic, home accessory, fragrance, energy drink, pasta sauce?) What are you PACKAGING it in? How does the logo look? what is your guidelines for a roll out? Also do you have the vendor to make your boxes? Do you need your website created to match your awesome new product? You've clicked on the right profile :) For over 18+years, Christina has brought her expertise in packaging and branding to clients around the world. She has worked with MAYBELLINE, Elf Cosmetics, Disney, GAIAM, and LVMH, to name a few. Her work is on display and for sale in major retail chains including Walmart, Target, CVS and TJ Maxx. Beyond packaging design, she created private-label brands in cosmetics and home accessories. Launching her own business in 2018, "Chrissy Creative Studio" continues to reach clients worldwide, bringing new products to life with Chrissy's creativity and flair.

  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Concept Design
  • Product Design
  • Visual Merchandising
  • Packaging Design
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Label & Packaging Design
  • Product Development
  • Branding
  • Retail Merchandising
  • Logo Design
  • Packaging Dieline
Kendall E.

Nashville, Tennessee

$30/hr
5.0
5 jobs

I’m a graphic designer with a strong background in brand development, product, merchandise, and social media design. I’m skilled in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop. With 4.5 years of school experience, including three internships, and 2 years of professional work under my belt, I’m well-equipped to bring your creative vision to life. Clear communication and collaboration are key to my process, so let’s create something amazing together.

  • Illustration
  • Branding
  • Branding & Marketing
  • Brand Development
  • Brand Management
  • Logo Design
  • Informational Infographic
Jennifer C.

Nashville, Tennessee

$120/hr
4.9
79 jobs

I am a full time graphic designer and art director with over 12 years of experience. I understand the importance of building a strong brand for companies of all sizes and marketing it to remain strong for years to come. I have no doubt that my passion and experience would be of great benefit to your company! A little more about me—I graduated from the Art Institute of Colorado with a Bachelor in Graphic Design. After working in-house for many years in the tech industry, I am now fortunate enough to be working entirely freelance for my company Jenn Cordova Design. I deliver custom, result-driven designs on budget and with quick turnaround. If you want quality design work from an experienced and dependable professional… you've found her. Please view my Upwork profile for client reviews and note that I am top-rated. Thank you for your time—I hope to hear from you soon so we can get started! - SERVICES - Logo design and brand development Packaging and label design Front-end web design Presentation Design Advertising Vector based illustration - PROGRAMS - Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Bridge, Lightroom) Figma Sketch App Microsoft Office Powerpoint

  • Print Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Layout Design
  • Packaging Design
  • Brand Identity Design
  • Label & Packaging Design
  • Email Marketing
  • Box
  • Product Label
  • Advertising
  • Photography
  • Print Advertising
  • Corporate Brand Identity

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