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Chanta Mirah R.

Antananarivo, Madagascar

$7/hr
5.0
8 jobs

Hi, I am Chanta, I could be your graphist or your virtual assistant. With a wealth of experience and expertise in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat DC, along with proficiency in QuarkXPress and adeptness in extracting elements from Microsoft Office files, I am confident in my ability to deliver exceptional design solutions tailored to your needs. Over the years, I have cultivated a deep understanding of the nuances of graphic design, specializing in layout design, image editing, vector illustration, and document management. My proficiency in InDesign allows me to create stunning layouts for various print and digital media, ensuring seamless integration of text, images, and graphics. Additionally, my mastery of Illustrator empowers me to craft intricate vector graphics and illustrations. Moreover, my expertise extends to Acrobat, where I excel in creating interactive PDFs, optimizing files for digital distribution, and ensuring accessibility compliance. I am also well-versed in QuarkXPress, offering versatility in design software to cater to diverse project requirements. One of my key strengths lies in my ability to efficiently extract and manipulate elements from Microsoft Office files, allowing for seamless integration of content into design projects. Whether it's incorporating text from Word documents, tables from Excel spreadsheets, or charts from PowerPoint presentations, I ensure that the final design is cohesive and visually engaging. I am highly adaptable and thrive in fast-paced environments, where meeting deadlines and exceeding expectations are paramount. My attention to detail, creative flair, and commitment to delivering high-quality work have earned me a reputation for excellence among clients. I am excited about the opportunity to collaborate with you on creative projects and contribute to your success.

  • Layout Design
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Microsoft Word
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Quark Xpress
  • Book Layout
  • Magazine Layout
  • 2D Illustration
  • Fontlab Studio
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Email
Artyom K.

Yerevan, Armenia

$30/hr
5.0
7 jobs

I help businesses turn complex information into clean, polished, and easy-to-read visual materials — brochures, PDF reports, one-pagers, media guides, presentations, social media carousels, and print-ready marketing collateral. My background is in editorial media, social media design, and visual storytelling. I’m especially useful when a project has a lot of text, data, screenshots, product information, or mixed assets that need to be structured into a clear and professional layout. I can help with: • Brochures, one-pagers, product PDFs, and sales sheets • PDF reports, case studies, media guides, and lead magnets • Editorial layouts, magazine-style documents, and multi-page PDFs • Social media carousels and promotional graphics • Infographics and information design • Print-ready and digital-ready files My design approach is based on strong typography, visual hierarchy, clean spacing, readable layouts, and practical file preparation. I focus not only on making materials look good, but also on making them easy to understand, easy to use, and ready for real business purposes. I work with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Figma, Canva, and AI-assisted production tools.

  • Layout Design
  • Editorial Design
  • Print Design
  • Brochure Design
  • Infographic
  • Illustration
  • Informational Infographic
  • Social Media Design
  • Social Media Carousel
  • Graphic Design
  • Amazon Listing
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Figma
  • Canva
  • AI Image Generator
  • Poster Design
  • Presentation Design
  • Sales & Marketing Collateral
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe InDesign
Tien T.

Bac Ninh, Vietnam

$30/hr
5.0
303 jobs

I help businesses turn complex content into clear, professional, and persuasive documents - from whitepapers and eBooks to brochures, company profiles, reports, and manuals. With over 6 years of experience in document layout design, I specialize in creating materials that not only look good, but also communicate your message clearly, build credibility, and support your business goals. Whether you’re preparing a whitepaper for lead generation, a brochure for sales, or a report for stakeholders, I make sure your content is: • Easy to read • Visually structured • Consistent with your brand • Ready for both print and digital publishing 🏆 WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE ME 🥇 Top Rated Plus – Top 3% Graphic Designers on Upwork 🥇 6+ years specializing in document layout & publication design 🥇 100% Job Success Score 🥇 Trusted by international clients for professional, deadline-driven delivery 🎯 MY CORE SERVICES I focus exclusively on document layout and publication design, including: • Whitepaper design & layout • eBook design & formatting • Brochure & company profile design • Annual reports & business reports • Proposals & manuals • Infographics for documents If your project involves structured content that needs to look professional and credible, you’re in the right place. 💡 YOU MIGHT NEED MY HELP IF YOU… • Have a whitepaper or report that feels too dense and hard to read. • Want your brochure or company profile to look more professional and trustworthy. • Need to present complex ideas in a clear, visual way. • Are preparing an important document for clients, investors, or partners. • Want a designer who understands both print and digital publishing standards. • Your brochure or company profile feels outdated and needs a fresh, modern update. • You’re rebranding and want all your documents to match your new brand identity. • You have strong content, but the design isn’t helping you convert readers into leads or clients. • You need to turn old PDFs into modern, clean layouts that work better for digital distribution. 🛠 TOOLS I USE • Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop • Figma / Canva (for collaborative projects) • Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Google Slides I deliver files that are print-ready, screen-optimized, and easy to edit for your future needs. 🤝 HOW I WORK Step 1: Understand - I review your content and clarify your goals & audience. Step 2: Structure - I propose the best layout style and content structure. Step 3: Design - I create a clean, professional design focused on clarity and brand consistency. Step 4: Deliver and adjustment follow your feedback If you’re looking for a reliable document layout designer who understands how to turn content into professional business materials, just click “MESSAGE” and let’s talk about your project. I’m available from 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM (GMT+7), and I can also adapt to your timezone when needed. Tien Nguyen

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Banner Ad Design
  • Poster Design
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Brochure Design
  • Infographic
  • Graphic Design
  • Layout Design
  • Page Layout Design
  • Plant Layout Design
  • Magazine Layout
  • Ebook Design
  • Social Media Design
Yohanes S.

Denpasar Selatan, Indonesia

$20/hr
5.0
7 jobs

I’m a publication and editorial designer with over 15 years of experience. I don't just arrange text on a page; I build visual hierarchies that make your books, magazines, business proposals, and annual reports look highly professional, engaging, and beautifully organized. Here is the quick math on my track record: • 3,000+ projects successfully delivered on Flocksy with a high on-time completion rate. • Collaborate more than 400 international clients from various industries. • Top Level Designer on 99Designs with 42 international contest wins. • 7+ years of seamless remote collaboration with clients across the US, Europe, Asia, and Australia. What I do best: • Editorial & Publishing: Magazine Design, Book Layouts, Catalogs, and Interactive Publications. • Corporate & B2B: Annual Reports, Company Profiles, Investment Proposals, White Papers, and Lead Magnets. • The Toolkit: Advanced Adobe InDesign mastery (multi-page setups, master pages, strict typography, and print-ready specs) combined with Photoshop and Illustrator. While publishing is my core specialty, I am equally high-skilled in handling broader creative design needs. Over the past decade, I have consistently delivered top-tier work in: • Brand & Corporate Identity (Crafting cohesive visual styles from scratch) • Digital & Social Media Assets (Engaging Instagram layouts, ad banners, and web graphics) • Marketing & Sales Collateral (Brochures, flyers, packaging, and presentation decks) Unlike many traditional layout designers, I actually understand the digital growth side. With a solid background in SEO, SEM, and WordPress optimization, I design digital assets with user experience and digital performance in mind. I know how to make your downloadable PDFs or lead magnets look great while keeping them functional for the web. I recently reactivated my Upwork account, so you may not see much recent activity there yet, but I bring solid experience and a strong commitment to delivering quality work. Happy to discuss further or create a small sample if needed. If you have a project ready or just want to chat about some ideas, hit the "Message" or "Invite to Job" button below. Let's make something great together!

  • Adobe InDesign
  • Brand Identity & Guidelines
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Graphic Design
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Magazine Layout
  • Editorial Design
  • White Paper
  • Banner Ad Design
  • Digital Design
  • Instagram Post
  • Brochure Design
  • Flyer Design
  • Print Marketing Materials
  • Marketing Collateral Development
  • Catalog Design
  • Book Design
  • Ebook Design
Mohsin Roshaan A.

Karachi, Pakistan

$15/hr
5.0
22 jobs

I am a Graphic and Editorial Designer with 6+ years of experience working on layouts for both print and digital. Most of my work revolves around structured documents, publications and marketing materials. I often help businesses, brands and individuals take raw or unorganized content and turn it into something professional and ready to publish. I have worked on multi page reports, brochures, social media ads and different branding materials. A lot of attention goes into typography, spacing and keeping layouts consistent. The aim is simple. Clean design. Easy to read. Something that presents your message properly without feeling cluttered. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 I create a wide range of digital and print materials including: •) Reports, Annual Reports, Whitepapers, eBooks, Guides & Long-Form Documents •) Digital Brochures, Flyers, Tri-Fold & Bi-Fold Brochures, Marketing Materials •) Company Presentations, Slide Decks, Multi-Page Publications & Magazines •) Print-ready Marketing Collateral I work on everything from editorial publications to marketing materials. The focus is on making sure each project is clear and looks professional. 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐈 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 ✅ Adobe InDesign — Multi-page layouts, PDFs, reports, eBooks ✅ Adobe Illustrator — Vector graphics, icons, illustrations, branding assets ✅ Adobe Photoshop — Image editing, photo retouching, digital marketing visuals ✅ Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) — Document formatting, data handling and report structuring ✅ Canva — Quick marketing materials, social media graphics, digital brochures ✅ Figma — Interactive layouts, presentations, UI elements, collaborative design I use these tools to create designs for both print and digital. That includes editorial layouts, branding and marketing campaigns. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐞 • 6+ years professional experience in editorial and graphic design • Expertise in clean layouts typography and visual hierarchy • Designs optimized for print digital and social media • Reliable, organized workflow with timely delivery 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 & 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬: ⭐ 𝐈𝐄𝐋𝐓𝐒 English proficiency ⭐ 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐔𝐩𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 trusted freelancer status ⭐ 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 Credly Need designs for editorial content, marketing, branding, or digital graphics? I make sure they look professional and get your message across. Hit the chat button and let’s talk! 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬, Mohsin Roshaan

  • Graphic Design
  • Editorial Design
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Print Layout
  • Layout Design
  • PDF
  • Print Materials
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Brochure Design
  • Catalog Design
  • Flyer Design
  • Print Design
  • Print Marketing Materials
  • Sales & Marketing Collateral
  • Fillable Form
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Illustration
  • Logo Design
  • Banner Ad
Usama I.

Sargodha, Pakistan

$24/hr
4.9
71 jobs

Complex information should be easy to understand. I help businesses transform ideas, data, and insights into infographics, data visualizations, and LinkedIn content that's clear, professional, and easy to follow. Whether it's a business report, company profile, or social media campaign, my goal is to present information in a way that's clear, engaging, and easy to understand. I can help you with: • Infographics & Data Visualization • LinkedIn Infographics & Thought Leadership Graphics • Reports & Whitepapers • Company Profiles & Pitch Decks • Website UI & Landing Pages • Social Media Graphics 🏆 Over the past decade, I've worked with startups, agencies, and growing businesses on thousands of projects. While every project is different, the challenge is often the same, making complex information easier for people to understand. That experience has taught me how to organize information, prioritize what matters, and create visuals that communicate clearly while supporting your business goals. 📩 Ready to turn your ideas into clear, compelling visuals? Send me a message to get started.

  • Infographic
  • Process Infographics
  • List-Based Infographics
  • Flowchart
  • Diagram
  • Comparison Infographic
  • Statistical Infographic
  • Flyer
  • Brochure
  • Pitch Deck
  • PowerPoint Presentation
  • User Interface Design
  • Web UI
  • Business Presentation
  • Figma

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What does an Information Builders WebFOCUS specialist do?

An Information Builders WebFOCUS specialist builds and maintains reporting applications by authoring data descriptions, report procedures, and dashboard content within the WebFOCUS environment. This role translates raw data into structured business intelligence assets using graphical authoring tools and procedural logic. Specialists configure development projects to support local or remote deployment while managing the resources required for consistent application performance. They focus on creating reusable components that allow organizations to access, filter, and visualize data without writing complex code from scratch.

  • Create and edit data source descriptions by building or updating WebFOCUS synonyms in Developer Studio tools. This process involves using the Synonym Editor, Create Synonym Tool, or Synonym Wizard to define how the reporting server accesses underlying data structures. Accurate synonyms ensure that reports pull correct fields and maintain data integrity across different business units.
  • Build report procedures and virtual fields to drive report and chart execution. Specialists use DEFINE commands to create calculated values and assemble logic using Developer Studio procedure tools. This work includes text editing and validation checks to guarantee that the generated code runs without errors during scheduled or on-demand reporting cycles.
  • Design styled reports and charts using graphical authoring tools such as Report Painter and InfoAssist. These tools allow specialists to format output, add calculations, set up drill-downs, and choose specific output formats for end users. The resulting templates serve as the visual foundation for dashboards and standard operational reports used by decision makers.
  • Create Reporting Objects that package joins, DEFINEs, filters, WHERE selection criteria, and report or chart templates. This browser-based tool enables the creation of reusable components that embed specific logic and visual elements. By packaging these elements together, specialists simplify the process for other users who need to run consistent analyses without rebuilding the underlying query structure.
  • Configure development projects for local or remote deployment and manage project resources. This task involves setting up the initial project structure in Developer Studio to define access paths and required descriptions. Proper configuration ensures that all team members can collaborate on the same application framework and deploy updates smoothly to production environments.

How to hire an Information Builders WebFOCUS specialist on Upwork

Step 1: Post a job

Define your reporting requirements clearly to attract qualified developers who understand the WebFOCUS ecosystem. Use the Job Post Generator powered by Uma™, Upwork's Mindful AI to draft a precise description in seconds. Describe your needs in a few sentences and Uma drafts a job post for the role. You can write a new post, update a saved draft, or reuse an existing post.

  • Specify whether the freelancer must build synonyms using Synonym Editor or create reusable Reporting Objects with complex joins and DEFINE logic.
  • List required tools such as Developer Studio, Report Painter, or InfoAssist so candidates know which graphical authoring environments they will use.
  • Clarify if the work involves maintaining legacy report procedures or designing new styled charts and dashboards for modern web deployment.

Step 2: Evaluate candidates

Look for portfolios that demonstrate concrete experience with data source descriptions and report procedure assembly. Uma can run instant video interviews and build shortlists with side-by-side comparisons to help you identify top performers quickly.

  • Review examples of WebFOCUS synonyms they have authored to verify they understand how to map underlying data structures for accurate reporting.
  • Check for delivered Reporting Objects that package filters, WHERE selection criteria, and chart templates into reusable components.
  • Assess their ability to configure development projects for local or remote deployment to ensure smooth integration with your existing infrastructure.

Step 3: Interview your top choices

Discuss specific technical workflows to confirm their proficiency with the WebFOCUS toolset. Interviews can be scheduled and conducted within Upwork Messages with an immediate transcript and summary after each one.

  • Ask how they approach building virtual fields and DEFINE statements to drive complex report calculations and logic.
  • Request details on their process for creating styled reports in Report Painter versus using InfoAssist for template generation.
  • Verify their experience with managing project resources and setting up application control for secure development environments.

Step 4: Agree on scope and begin work

Set clear milestones for delivering synonyms, report procedures, and dashboard components. Use Upwork Messages and the contract workroom for communication and project management, plus identity verification, payment protection, hourly tracking, and project funds for security.

  • Define deliverables such as specific data source descriptions or a set number of reusable Reporting Objects with embedded chart components.
  • Establish a timeline for testing report execution and validating output formats against your business requirements.
  • Agree on a structure for deploying finished applications to your production server while maintaining version control in Developer Studio.

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How much does hiring an Information Builders WebFOCUS specialist cost?

$500-$1,500 per project is a typical range for focused Information Builders WebFOCUS specialist work. Final pricing depends on scope, technical complexity, required integrations, source-material quality, revision needs, and the freelancer's experience level.

Data synonym creation

$500-$1,000/project

Entry-level to mid-level
  • WebFOCUS synonyms for data source access
  • Documented data source descriptions
  • Verified connection to reporting server data

Report procedure development

$1,000-$2,500/project

Mid-level
  • Reusable report procedures with DEFINE logic
  • Supporting logic for report execution
  • Validated report output against source data

Styled report design

$2,500-$4,500/project

Mid-level to senior-level
  • Report and chart templates via InfoAssist
  • Formatted displays with drill-down capabilities
  • Generated reports in specified formats

Reporting Object configuration

$4,500-$7,000/project

Senior-level
  • Reporting Objects packaging joins and filters
  • Embedded WHERE criteria and DEFINE fields
  • Linked report components within objects

Application deployment setup

$7,000-$12,000/project

Expert-level
  • Configured development projects for deployment
  • Managed project resources and access controls
  • Handoff notes for local or remote environments

Frequently asked questions

Is hiring an Information Builders WebFOCUS specialist worth it?

For most businesses, yes: hiring an Information Builders WebFOCUS specialist is worthwhile. These experts build the complex data synonyms and reporting logic that standard tools cannot handle alone. They configure reusable Reporting Objects to speed up future dashboard creation.

How do I evaluate Information Builders WebFOCUS specialist candidates?

Review their experience with Developer Studio and ask for examples of Reporting Objects they have built. A strong candidate explains how they defined joins and virtual fields to simplify data access for end users.

What tools does an Information Builders WebFOCUS specialist use?

They work primarily in Developer Studio, using Report Painter and InfoAssist to design charts and templates. They also use Synonym Editor to create data source descriptions that connect reports to backend systems.

What deliverables does an Information Builders WebFOCUS specialist produce?

They submit WebFOCUS synonyms, reusable report procedures, and styled chart templates. Their work includes configured Reporting Objects that package specific filters and data joins for consistent reporting.