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Anja B.

Oakland, California

$30/hr
5.0
5 jobs

Hi, I'm Anja. I'm a UX/UI and motion design professional from the San Francisco area based in Amsterdam with over two years experience in the game marketing industry. Fluent in Figma, Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro, as well as traditional mediums, my work in the past has included VFX and animation for mobile game advertising, brand design for green energy load management, UX wireframing, and a sturdy foundation of traditional illustration. I hold a BA in Digital Design from the University of Oregon, and during my time, awarded the Little Falls Experimental award for excellence, Comics and Science Fellowship, GEO study abroad scholarship for design in Copenhagen, and Dean's list academic achievement marking four times. I am currently working toward a master's in Interaction Design at the Umeå Institute of Design.

  • Illustration
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Storyboarding
  • Figma
Vinnie J.

Oakland, California

$15/hr
4.8
7 jobs

Hi I'm Vinnie, a graphic designer with 5 years of experience in graphic design and social media work. I have a BFA from the University of Utah and have taken online courses in graphic design, marketing, and branding. Throughout my studies I was awarded numerous awards for my artwork and have been creating work ever since. I have spent over 10 years as a professional dance and choreographer and use that perspective to create moving designs that draw viewers in. I have the most experience in working with small arts organizations, schools, and artists but am happy to work with anyone looking for beautiful and engaging media. My work involves creating web content, social media posts, print materials including posters & programs, and merchandise. I have a versatile skill set and am ready to use all those tools to help my clients get their desired outcome. For 4 years I was the lead designer for em(body) dance project where I created posters, postcards, social media advertising, videos as well as logo design and brand merchandise. I am comfortable working alone or closely within a team to build a company's brand together. It is my goal to use dynamic imagery to creating captivating and professional quality design, no matter your budget. My skills include proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and other adobe products. Additionally I work with Canva, Google Drive, and web design platforms including Wix, Squarespace, & Wordpress, and music or video editing software including iMovie and Garage Band. If you're looking for ways to level up your online presence and/or printed advertising, reach out with your project and I'll make it happen!

  • Graphic Design
  • Digital Design
  • Visual Communication
  • Administrative Support
Chidumije A.

Oakland, California

$40/hr
5.0
60 jobs

Hi there! 😃 Let me help you create stunning visuals that strengthen your brand, engage your audience, and leave a lasting impression. ✅ 8+ years of professional graphic design experience ✅ Motion Graphics & Video Editing ✅ Expert in branding, visual communication, and digital content creation What I can do for you: - Graphic Design - Motion Graphics - Video Editing (Reels, Shorts, Ads & Promotional Videos) - Logo Design - Social Media Design - Packaging Design - UI/UX Design - Flyers & Brochures - Movie Posters - Business Cards - Photo Retouching & Photoshop Manipulation Tools: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe XD, and Figma. If you have a project or idea you'd like to discuss, click the "Invite to Job" button. Whether you have a detailed brief or just an idea, I'm happy to help bring it to life with high-quality, professional design. Thank you!

  • Illustration
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Landing Page
  • Infographic
  • Vector Graphic
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Graphic Design
  • Logo Design
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Photo Editing
  • UI/UX Prototyping
  • Branding
  • Email Design
  • Adobe Lightroom
Gwen M.

Oakland, California

$90/hr
4.9
24 jobs

Contract with me to fix your broken UX! I specialize in resuscitating failing user flows, especially for IOT and other complex processes. for the last 5 years I've been focused on energy market-specific dashboards, so I also bring that industry experience. 15 years designing UI/UX has instilled in me a deep understanding of multiple platforms, languages, and methodologies. iOS, Android, web, CS, HTML/CSS/JS, qGIS, Mapbox, Ruby, Agile, Axure, Balsamiq, the list goes on. My passion for mapping and illustration only enhances what I can offer to your project.

  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Web Design
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Wireframing
  • User Interface Design
  • Mobile UI Design
  • HTML5
  • JavaScript
  • CSS 3
Louis L.

Oakland, California

$60/hr
5.0
26 jobs

I'm a web developer with 20+ years experience in designing, building, and maintaining websites for small to medium-sized businesses. Whether it's a purely informational website, an online store, or a vehicle to advertise your services, I can design and build your project from start to finish. My projects have ranged anywhere from a custom online education platform with over 100 courses and 40,000 users to a product review website down to smaller projects for small companies and individuals. I'm comfortable taking projects all the way from design to build to launch on my own. I can build from scratch using HTML, CSS, and Javascript or in WordPress or another Content Management System. I've worked on many more complex projects in the roles of project manager, lead designer and front-end programmer. I can take the lead on wireframes, designs, and front-end programming in collaboration with programmers working on the back-end. Search engine optimization is part of every project I work on. Whether it's managing Google AdWords, Google Analytics, and Google Search Console for a custom built site or leveraging the Yoast plug-in for a WordPress website; I can advise on how to optimize content to increase search engine visibility. I have 15 years experience doing email marketing using custom HTML or customized templates. I also consult on tailoring lists and email content to specific audiences and offer analysis of previous mass email campaigns to help clients figure out what's working and what isn't. Tools I use: HTML; CSS; Javascript; Wordpress; Visual Studio Code; Bitbucket; Miro; Joomla; Photoshop; Illustrator; Constant Contact; Google SEO Tools: AdWords, Analytics, Search Console; and Squarespace.

  • WordPress
  • HTML5
  • CSS 3
  • SEO Strategy
  • Web Development
  • Front-End Development
  • Responsive Design
  • Design Mockup
  • Website Redesign
  • Wireframing
  • Website Maintenance
  • Bootstrap
  • Email Marketing
  • Content Editing
  • Yoast SEO
Alex J.

Oakland, California

$47/hr
5.0
7 jobs

Hi there! My name is Alex and it's my job to provide you with quality content that attracts your ideal audience on social media. I'm passionate about helping businesses develop meaningful relationships with their customers through thoughtful strategies and creative content. Most of all, I love being a part of the magic that happens when businesses connect with people and help them realize the value of your product or service. Behind every great business is a great personality and the ability to offer a product or service that people can't get enough of. You know what you want to say, but you don't have the time to produce content for social media or other marketing campaigns. That's where I come in! I can help with: ⭐️ Content creation (creation of graphics, product photography, or ideas for you to create your own) ⭐️ Social media management (Instagram or Facebook posts, Pins, community engagement, etc.) ⭐️ Marketing strategies (planning out campaigns) You'll be able to focus on what you do best while I handle the rest!

  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Content Creation
  • Social Media Plugin
  • Social Media Marketing Plan
  • Graphic Design
  • Social Media Content
  • Canva
  • Layout Design
  • Instagram
  • Social Media Content Creation
  • Social Media Account Setup
  • Social Media Management
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Social Media Marketing Strategy

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