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Steph V.

Vryburg, South Africa

$75/hr
5.0
168 jobs

I specialise in editorial and publication design for corporate and institutional clients — with a particular focus on annual reports, investor-facing documents, and long-form publications for listed companies and financial services organisations. With over 15 years of experience, I build design systems that bring clarity, hierarchy, and credibility to complex content. Accuracy and structure matter as much as aesthetics — especially when documents are regulatory, investor-facing, or brand-critical. Most clients bring me in when content has outgrown piecemeal design. I step into complex projects and create visual frameworks that hold — across print, digital, and future updates. What I do: • Annual reports and integrated reporting for listed and institutional clients • Investor relations documents, prospectuses, and financial publications • Editorial design for reports, white papers, and long-form corporate publications • Design systems for consistency across print and digital • UX-focused layout for content-heavy websites and digital products I work primarily in Adobe InDesign and deliver print-ready and web-optimised files. I maintain a 100% Job Success Score, and 94% of my clients return for ongoing work. If your publication needs to communicate credibility, clarity, and authority — I'd be happy to discuss your project.

  • Magazine Layout
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Publication Design
  • Editorial Design
  • Page Layout Design
  • Layout Design
  • Typography
  • Corporate Communications
  • Annual Report
  • Book Layout
  • Presentation Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Corporate Branding
  • Book Design
  • Booth Design
  • Branding
Belinda B.

Cape Town, South Africa

$64/hr
5.0
876 jobs

I'm Belinda, a versatile graphic designer based in Cape Town, specializing in both print and digital layouts. I creates memorable designs for a variety of materials, including reports, brochures, flyers, magazine layouts, catalogs, signage, posters, presentations, and social media. With passion, extensive experience, and a "can-do" attitude, I am committed to bringing your vision to life. If you need a quote or are ready to elevate your business, feel free to reach out.

  • Adobe InDesign
  • Editorial Design
  • Print Design
  • Layout Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Annual Report
  • White Paper Design
  • Brochure Design
  • Infographic
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Corporate Brand Identity
  • Catalog Design
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
Alexander M.

Pretoria, South Africa

$40/hr
5.0
73 jobs

I design reports, annual reports and publications that communicate clearly and leave a lasting impression. I'm a layout designer and illustrator with a degree in Publishing and over a decade of experience turning complex information into polished, purposeful design. My specialty is long-form and annual reports, technical illustrations, and editorial design. Work where precision and clarity aren't optional. I co-founded Kadi Creative Design Solutions, a boutique design agency, and previously spent five years as Head of Production at Supernova magazine, managing full print cycles from concept to delivery. What I bring to your project: - Reports, annual reports & sustainability reports - Long-form document & report design - InDesign layout & typesetting - Technical & scientific illustration - Infographic design & data visualisation - Magazine & editorial layout - Print & digital publishing Software: - Adobe InDesign, Illustrator & Photoshop - Microsoft Office (Word & PowerPoint) - Google Slides & Canva Clients include the UN, WWF, Johnson & Johnson, REN21 & SLOCAT.

  • Magazine Layout
  • Print Design
  • Layout Design
  • Illustration
  • Vector Graphic
  • Graphic Design
  • Brochure
  • Typesetting
  • Formatting
  • Divi
  • WordPress
Sunet N.

Cape Town, South Africa

$40/hr
5.0
88 jobs

With over 18 years of experience in the industry I pride myself in delivering quality work. I offer creative, professional graphic design for any size company. My services include: Typesetting, graphics, illustration, design, layout, print production. I accept content in all formats, to make-ready professional books, manuals, and other graphic design materials. I work with many self-published authors and have experience in Print on Demand services such as: Amazon KDP, Ingram Spark, etc. I am currently using Adobe CC as well as Affinity Apps. I offer great communication and quick turnaround. The finished artwork received from me is print or upload ready to client specifications. I am able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

  • Publication Design
  • Editorial Design
  • Page Layout Design
  • Layout Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Typesetting
  • Kindle Direct Publishing
  • Ebook Design
  • Social Media Content
Madelie O.

Pretoria, South Africa

$60/hr
5.0
56 jobs

I am a Graphic Designer who specialises in layout design, editorial design, print design and reports. I am driven and hard working with a proven record of delivering creative design solutions within the agreed upon time. Let me help you develop and grow your business through innovative and creative graphic design. Contact me if you think we will make a great team on your next project. I look forward to working with you...

  • Magazine Layout
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Editorial Design
  • Page Layout Design
  • Photo Editing
  • Layout Design
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Graphic Design
  • Adobe Creative Suite

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