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Maxwell Hunter J.

San Diego, California

$60/hr
5.0
353 jobs

Award-Winning Professional Video Editor / Emerson Grad / Adobe Premiere Pro * After Effects * Audition I’m a full-time freelancer editor based in San Diego. I work with a steady stream of clients creating educational, promotional and lifestyle videos as well as documentary shorts. I also have extensive experience working with YouTubers, editing social media video packages that are formatted to standards for rollout on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat. Previously I spent time at WGBH in Boston editing a television series, at an independent post-production house that does web series and commercial work, working as a documentarian, editing broadcast news for TheCW, and cable news for OAN. I conduct most of my editing and color correction using Adobe Premiere Pro. I know my way around Photoshop and Illustrator. I can create animations for intros/outros, titles, lower thirds, etc. using Adobe After Effects. I'm also familiar with Adobe Audition for sound work. And, I’m Avid Certified. I’m extremely motivated and hard working as well as organized and detailed in my workflow process. I understand the need to hit deadlines, I’m comfortable working remotely, and look forward to collaborating with you on your next project. Using a blend of technical skill and creativity, my goal is to bring your vision to life.

  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Motion Graphics
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Video Post-Editing
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Podcast Editing
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Social Media Advertising
  • Video Commercial
  • Film Editing
  • Video Editing
  • Documentary
  • YouTube Video
  • Scripting
Charlene M.

San Diego, California

$55/hr
5.0
50 jobs

I am a professional illustrator with the talent and skills to carry your concept to finished project with passion and dedication. My experience with various clients has made me a flexible artist open to outside- of the box and innovative ideas. I work mostly in traditional drawing and painting illustrations, however can do excellent digital work on Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. I have worked digitally, traditionally and in public art. One of my most exciting accomplishments was working on the first- ever fully painted, 80- minute feature film, called Loving Vincent, in Poland. I worked on the film with a team of international painter- animators to complete the last frames of the 64000+ frames of the film. It premiered in the United States in October 2017 and is now available on Netflix, and other platforms. I illustrate children's books of all kinds of styles in gouache, watercolor, pen and ink, pencil and mixed media. Some of the most recently published and award-winning books I have illustrated, are called "In the Nick of Time", "This is the Earth", "Like Rain Water" written by D. Cummings, "Little Tuckie", written by A. Tucker and "Dear Danger", a novel written by T. Lowe. Other titles I have illustrated are, "Rudolph the Longhaired Dachshund", "Mathimals", and various others. They are available in Print, on Makeawaymedia, Amazon, Barnes & Nobles and Google. In the public realm, I design and paint murals indoors as well as outdoors, stretching up to 24 feet long on buildings. These experiences make me an excellent team worker and independent artist to see projects through with hard work, reliability and innovation. Feel free to see more of my personal work here: charlenemosley.com and on Instagram: Instagram.com/cm__art

  • Illustration
  • Drawing
  • Sketching
  • Storybook
  • Book
  • Character Design
  • Watercolor
  • Book Cover
  • Graphic Design
  • Cartoon Art
  • Fine Art
  • Book Layout
  • Painting
  • Oil Painting
  • German
  • Caricature
Nick P.

San Diego, California

$50/hr
5.0
5 jobs

I’m a professional illustrator and painter specializing in vibrant, psychedelic Southwestern-themed artwork. Whether you’re searching for a show-stopping centerpiece for your home or the perfect print to gift a friend or family member, my unique creations are designed to captivate and bring a fresh twist to any space. Let’s find the piece you didn’t know you were missing! • Specialize in digital southwestern illustrations - 5x5 - 36x48 (or larger if requested) • Specialize in hand painted small to large wood and canvas pieces (same sizes as above) • Experience in designing vibrant pieces to bring life into an available space • Regular communication is important to me, so let’s keep in touch with all of your ideas

  • Drawing
  • Procreate
  • Digital Art
  • Digital Painting
  • 2D Design
  • Album Cover
  • Graphic Design
  • Digital Illustration
  • Pet Portrait
  • Psychedelic Style
  • Country Music
  • Colorful Style
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.

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

San Diego, California

$30/hr
4.8
66 jobs

Is your website getting traffic but not converting visitors into paying clients? That is the gap I close. I am Kevin, a senior web designer with a track record of building websites that do not just look great, they drive real business results. I specialize in Wix, Shopify, Squarespace, and WordPress, helping small businesses, coaches, e-commerce brands, and service providers build a powerful online presence they are proud of. One of my Wix clients in the fire service space saw a over 60% increase in both traffic and applications within 3 months of launch, the result of combining clean design, intuitive navigation, and a frictionless journey for applicants looking for employment from first click to sending application request. What I deliver: ✅ Conversion focused web design and full redesigns across Wix, Shopify, Squarespace, and WordPress ✅ Mobile first, responsive layouts that look sharp on every device ✅ On page SEO built in from day one, no jargon, just results ✅ E-commerce setup and optimization for product-based businesses on Shopify and Wix ✅ Landing pages engineered around a single, measurable goal ✅ Custom brand visuals and graphic assets via Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator How I work: ✅ Clear timelines and regular updates so you always know where your project stands ✅ Responsive communication ✅ Post launch support so your site keeps running smoothly after handover ✅ Clients return for follow up work because the results speak for themselves If you are ready for a website that works as hard as you do, hit the green Hire button and let us get started. Not sure yet? Send me a message. I respond quickly and I am happy to answer any questions before you commit to anything. Best regards, Kevin

  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Web Design
  • Wix
  • Shopify
  • Squarespace
  • Landing Page
  • WordPress
  • Ecommerce Website
  • Website
  • Graphic Design
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Website Customization
  • Wix SEO Wiz
  • Website Redesign
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Shopify Templates
  • Shopify SEO
  • HTML
  • Web Development
  • Shopify Website Design
Stephanie D.

San Diego, California

$29/hr
4.9
52 jobs

Hello all THANK YOU for making me an UpWork TOP RATED Freelancer! It is only with your continued collaborations that I am able to maintain this status. I greatly appreciate the recognition. I work diligently for you all, so together we can provide quality services and assets to our respective customer bases. Thank you again for the recognition as an UpWork TOP RATED Freelancer. My name is Stephanie de la Cruz. I specialize in Graphic Design, Email Marketing and Illustration. I am a Constant Contact ALL STAR Recipient for the 4th YEAR IN A ROW for my success with Email Marketing. I have additional experience with Logo Design, Branding, Illustrations, and more; I provide a myriad of services for small businesses. I am a sort of "jack-of-all-trades" and offer affordable business support services. I have been working as a virtual assistant since 2005. I have done everything from website creation, CMS website management, marketing, social media account management, event planning, calendar management, administrative support, transcription, bookkeeping, database management, transaction coordination, escrow, property management, and much more. I am most proficient with: * Adobe Photoshop * Adobe InDesign * Constant Contact * MailChimp * ProCreate I have working knowledge with: * Adobe Illustrator * Blurb * KDP * Maya * Substance Painter Use the flexibility, mobility and affordability of a virtual assistant like myself to meet the ever evolving demands of your business... and do so without the overhead, stress, and long term business costs of a full time employee. I take on some of your stresses, so you can take back your life! Cost Effective. Flexible. Mobile.

  • Drawing
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Procreate
  • Children's Book Illustration
  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Graphic Design
  • Microsoft Office
  • Constant Contact
  • Email Marketing
  • Freestyle Drawing
  • HTML
  • Email Campaign Setup

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