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  • $100 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (13 jobs)
    Hello, my name is Christian. I help purpose-driven brands bring their vision to life. I don’t just create beautiful visuals, amazing websites, and robust strategies. I create an experience. My hands-on design process will help guide you in unlocking your brand’s potential. To take this journey with me, send me a message via Upwork and we can set up a free brand consultation and receive a quote today.
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    Brand Consulting
    Adobe Photoshop
    Corporate Branding
    Social Media Content Creation
    Corporate Brand Identity
    Branding
    Brand Identity
    Clothing & Merchandise Design
    Brand Identity & Guidelines
    Brand Identity Design
    Brand Strategy
    Brand Positioning
    Graphic Design
    Logo Design
  • $35 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (10 jobs)
    Hi! I am an architectural designer with experience using a variety of software tools to create 2D drawings and 3D renderings. I have also developed new skills in graphic design and have over 4 years of experience using Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
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    SketchUp
    Autodesk AutoCAD
    Autodesk Revit
    Lumion
    Adobe Creative Suite
    Graphic Design
    Presentation Design
    Web Design
  • $65 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (1 job)
    Daryle Maciocha Visual Design & Work Management Big picture strategic design thinker A diverse range of cross-disciplinary experience, working with agencies, institutions, brands, and in-house product teams on projects delivered across multiple platforms.
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    Squarespace
    Copy Editing
    Sketch
    Writing
    Marketing Advertising
    Business Management
    Management Skills
    Figma
    Adobe Illustrator
    Adobe Photoshop
    Adobe After Effects
    Art Direction
  • $60 hourly

    • 4.8/5
    • (13 jobs)
    I have dedicated my career to pursuing excellence at the intersection of design and technology. Starting as a 3d artist I’ve expanded my skill sets into motion graphic design, visual effects, and cutting-edge AR/VR technology. With a wide range of clients and design experience I bring expertise to every project which. I look forward to collaborating with my clients and deliver on their creative vision.
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    Visual Effects
    3D Modeling
    Video Editing
    2D Animation
    Animation
    Graphic Design
    Video Production
    Motion Graphics
    Character Animation
    Adobe After Effects
    3D Rigging
    3D Animation
    Maxon Cinema 4D
    Blender
  • $25 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (1 job)
    Hi there, my name is Darren and I am a trained visual artist, specializing in character design, and storytelling. I currently work full time as an illustrator for a educational company, and spend my free time freelancing, setting up at conventions, and working on personal projects. I have 10 years of experience in commissioned and contracted artwork, and i have been creating art my whole life. I am interested in working on long-term illustration projects (would love to illustrate a children’s book, or be apart of a comic series ), character design for comics, manga, animations, and promotion art. I am always open to questions or inquiries, and I would love to be able to help make your vision a reality! If you want to see more of my artwork, please feel free to visit orangeteastudios.com and my Instagram @the.soto. Thank you! Darren
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    Sequential Art
    Concept Design
    Digital Illustration
    Character Design
  • $70 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (1 job)
    You will get a nice cartoon version of the photo. This also includes a simple background. This could be the perfect gift for someone so dear to you. Something that is unique and can be kept forever!
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    Cartoon Art
    Animation
    Animated Cartoon
  • $35 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    I am a research-savvy videographer and visual artist. I have experience writing, directing, shooting, and editing short-form narrative and documentary-style films. I am proficient in the use of video and audio recording and editing equipment, including DSLR cameras, Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Audition, and Adobe Photoshop. My art practice includes figure drawing, illustration, and hand-drawn animations. Beyond videography and art, I have 7 years of professional experience in market research and consulting along with an academic background in Psychology.
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    Documentary Video
    Drawing
    Sound Design
    Photography
    Animation
    Videography
    Video Editing
  • $35 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    - Graphic Designer with 3 years of experience in creating visually compelling designs for retail, direct-to-consumer (DTC), and marketing applications. - Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), with additional skills in Premiere Pro and After Effects for multimedia projects, and Figma for UX/UI. - Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines in both team-based and autonomous settings. - Adept at interpreting client needs and transforming ideas into impactful, on-brand visuals for print and digital media. - Skilled in visual storytelling and branding, ensuring designs align with brand guidelines and resonate with target audiences. - Passionate about clean, modern aesthetics and staying up-to-date with the latest design trends in typography and graphic design. - Experience in collaborative environments, refining concepts through brainstorming, feedback, and iteration for campaigns, events, and product launches.
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    Web Design
    Prototype
    Figma
    Layout Design
    Adobe InDesign
    Adobe Photoshop
    Adobe Illustrator
    Logo Design
    Branding
  • $20 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (15 jobs)
    Hi! I am Emmanuel a 3D Artist. I have extensive experience in Graphic Design, and 3D visualization design. Let me help you create an eye-catching design that will stand out. I can do social media posts, video ads, packaging design anything related to graphic designing, video editing, and 3d visualization. My Skills: ✔ 3D modeling and Rendering ✔ Graphic Design ✔ Video Editing ✔ Motion Design ✔ UI design Prototyping Software I use: ✔ Adobe Photoshop ✔ Adobe Illustrator ✔ Adobe Premiere ✔ Adobe After Effects ✔ Autodesk Maya ✔ Keyshot ✔ Figma Feel free to contact me Thank You.
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    Social Media Ad Campaign
    Photo Editing
    Figma
    Web Design
    Video Editing
    Adobe Premiere Pro
    Graphic Design
    Adobe Illustrator
    Adobe After Effects
    Packaging Design
    3D Modeling
    Adobe Photoshop
  • $70 hourly

    • 4.9/5
    • (68 jobs)
    I am a Brand Identity Specialist and creative thinker. With over a decade of design experience, I have worked with hundreds of clients in the UK, US, and Europe on various design projects. I communicate very well with my clients, I listen to their needs and help them understand how to achieve their goals. Since my experience comes mostly from working in agencies, I understand the marketing aspect of branding. I love my job and tend to consistently provide a creative, modern approach, meticulous attention to detail, and impeccable results-driven design work. ✦ What I can do for you • Branding (Brand Strategy, Brand Identity, Logo, Brand Guidelines, Creative Direction) • Packaging (Inner & Outer Packaging, Labels, Hangtags) • Print design (Business Cards, Brochures, Collateral) • Website Design • Social Media (Instagram Visual Strategy, Grid & Profile Design) Contact me to arrange our initial discovery call, and let's make your brand POP!
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    Presentation Design
    Book Cover
    Banner Ad Design
    Brand Identity
    WordPress
    Logo Design
    Branding
    Packaging Design
    Editorial Design
    Adobe Photoshop
    Typography
    Adobe Illustrator
  • $25 hourly

    • 4.2/5
    • (3 jobs)
    I'm a designer and artist with a BFA in Communications Design Parsons School of Design. I specialize in guiding you through the journey of creating and enhancing your brand in a way that is accessible and effective. Leveraging my expertise and research, I provide insights on what strategies and elements can truly make a difference. Design can make a lasting impression on your brand and I am happy to help you reach your goals. Fine my work at renumeda.com
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    English
    Social Media Content
    Social Media Graphic
    Social Media Advertising
    Adobe Creative Suite
    Photo Editing
    Branding
    Brand Development
    Brand Management
    Branding & Marketing
    Presentation Design
    Business Presentation
    Informational Infographic
  • $20 hourly

    • 4.9/5
    • (6 jobs)
    Hi there! I am an experienced cartographer and worldbuilder with years of experience designing worlds, and mapping their regions, cities, planets, and more. I specialize in fantasy and science fiction themed maps, but I also quite often do historical maps. While many artists have one specific style they prefer, I enjoy the challenge of taking on and perfecting any style of map you are looking for. If you don't have a specific style in mind, no problem! I will take the information you give me about what you are looking for in your map and will come up with a style tailored just for you. In addition to maps, I am happy to help you more broadly with your worldbuilding needs, including help designing worlds, planets, cultures, economic systems, and stories. I draw from the deep recesses of history, anthropology, and archaeology to help design worlds that are unique, believable, and beautiful. My design process for maps all starts with planning: 1. Review scope of map, including my client’s preferred style and any information on the content to be captured. 2. Make decisions on stylistic approach and mapping asset types to be used. 3. Create base map and mapping assets (such as mountain and tree styles, fonts, place markers, etc). Depending on the style of map I use the following tools: a. Base map creation: sketching, Photoshop/Gimp, QGIS, Wonderdraft, Wilbur (for topographical maps) b. Assets: sketching, Photoshop/Gimp, Blender, Quadspinner Gaea (for realistic 3D topography), Creative Commons materials (for some map assets and textures), Styles2Paints (for some coloring needs), other tools and resources as needed. c. Final editing: Photoshop/Gimp 4. Full draft map completed for review and comments. 5. Map finalized and stylized in Photoshop/Gimp. I see my process as a collaborative effort with you. My main goal is ensure you have the best possible map that meets all your expectations and more! To that end, I am happy to have a free consultation prior to work. I look forward to creating with you! Alex
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    Digital Art
    Adobe Photoshop Elements
    Digital Mapping
    CGI
    Writing
    Worldbuilding
    GIS
    Economics
    Graphic Design
    Qualitative Research
  • $20 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    I am an award-winning Art Director, Motion Designer, and Illustrator based in Washington DC with a passion for creating universally graphic and absurd work through a unique, emerging visual language. I offer a comprehensive, one-stop-shop studio service, overseeing the entire production process from initial ideation to final export. My ability to adapt my style to each project ensures that the visuals resonate perfectly with the intended audience. My expertise spans the animated medium, including 2D and 3D animation, Motion Design, Cel-Animation, and CGI. I have successfully led projects for clients such as Uber, Coca Cola, British Council, World Wildlife Fund, Mangobaaz, Patari and the UN. My recent short animated film 'Siyah Kalem' was acclaimed for its artistic and avant garde approach to the moving image, recognized at various film festivals across the globe and featured in a recent PBS Documentary called 'The Art of Animation'. In addition to my professional practice, I have taught Motion Design and 3D Animation courses at the Maryland Institute College of Art, sharing my knowledge and inspiring the next generation of designers. Let’s collaborate to bring your vision to life with innovative and impactful visual storytelling.
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    Design Writing
    Motion Graphics
    Drawing
    Character Animation
    2D Animation
    Poster Design
    Digital Art
    Character Design
    Concept Artistry
  • $30 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    I’m a digital artist experienced in designing characters and environments for short stories, comics, graphic novels, and animation. I am also proficient in design for things such as logos, stickers, shirts, etc. with my cartoonish and vibrant style i look to create unique characters, eye-catching designs, and immersive illustrations. ° Procreate, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Clip Studio Paint, Blender
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    Digital Painting
    Children's Book Illustration
    Cartoon Character
    Background Imagery
    Game Background & Environment
    Webcomic
    Comics
    Comic Art
    Book Illustration
    Character Design
    Digital Art
    Drawing
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