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Alina S.

Columbus, Ohio

$40/hr
4.9
29 jobs

I help apparel brands turn designs into production-ready garments — from concept to accurate patterns and detailed tech packs. Skilled in CLO3D, TukaCAD, garment construction, and grading, I deliver files your manufacturer can use right away, saving time and avoiding costly errors. What I do best: • Patterns & grading for perfect fit • Detailed tech packs with measurements, BOMs, and diagrams • 3D visualization in CLO3D to approve designs before sampling • Design refinement for style and functionality With years of hands-on work creating custom garments — from drafting patterns to sewing prototypes — I understand the full process and how to make designs factory-ready without surprises. Let’s create apparel that looks great, fits perfectly, and is ready for production.

  • CLO 3D
  • Fashion Design
  • Tech Pack
  • 3D Clothing Design
  • 3D Rendering
  • Fashion & Apparel
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Pattern Grading
  • Fashion Illustration
  • Garment Animation
  • Activewear
  • Patternmaking
  • Clothing & Merchandise Design
  • Clothing
  • Sportswear
  • Tech Flat
  • Product Development
  • Casual Fashion Style
  • Fashion Pre-Production
Annie Y.

Columbus, Ohio

$75/hr
5.0
2 jobs

Product designer specializing in concepting, trends in home decor, jewelry and luxury goods. Known for continuously seeking new ways of understanding business needs and for being a innovative, and collaborative team player with management experience.

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Jewelry Design
  • CAD
  • Organizer
  • Accessories
  • Trend Analysis
  • Sketching
  • Rendering
  • Industrial & Product Design Consultation
  • Creative Direction
  • Mood Board
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Project Management
  • CAD Software
Michael S.

Columbus, Ohio

$125/hr
5.0
26 jobs

I help founders turn an idea into a working AI product: define the MVP, shape the architecture, build the platform, and put the operating workflows around it. My specialty is AI-native SaaS, learning and operational systems that combine product experience with automation, measurable outcomes, and bootstrap-friendly infrastructure. I work across product, engineering and GTM, so the first version is designed to be usable, maintainable and commercially viable - not just a prototype. Recent platforms: - SoloFrameHub Customer Acquisition Academy: a 46-course, 7-track AI-native education and growth platform built with Next.js + TypeScript, interactive learning tools, outcome tracking, and a self-hosted operating stack. It uses Docker/Dokploy, NodeBB, Listmonk, n8n and Trigger.dev, with predictable operating costs below $100/month. - Digital Wellness Academy: a 39-course HIPAA-ready mental-health education and operations platform supporting a psychiatric practice, with AI decision support, outcomes tracking and streamlined Health Management System workflows. - Mono-PaaS: a manifest-driven platform model for "Learn, Execute, Refine" operational intelligence, designed to turn workflow signals and feedback into the next product or process improvement. I can integrate the systems that make a new platform work end to end, including n8n, NextERP, Twenty CRM and Resend. For appropriate products, I use self-hosted VPS infrastructure to deliver capable systems at a predictable sub-$100 monthly base cost, avoiding runaway consumption pricing from typical cloud setups. Before building platforms full time, I spent 30+ years helping enterprise technology reach revenue through GTM, product marketing and strategic partnerships at GE, Unisys and early-stage Silicon Valley companies. That background means I am as comfortable asking what will sell, get adopted and scale operationally as I am shaping the build. I also built and localized GTM and startup-education platforms for LATAM. Best fit: - Founders who need a credible MVP or platform created from scratch - Teams turning AI workflows into a real product or operational system - Learning, healthcare and knowledge platforms that need product plus operating design - Bootstrap-minded companies that need strong capability without uncontrolled infrastructure cost Selected recognition: Semifinalist, Nebius AI Discovery Award for AI Innovation in Healthcare. If you have a concept, legacy workflow or early product that needs a practical path to build and launch, I can help translate it into a working system.

  • Lead Generation
  • Business Development
  • Sales Strategy
  • SaaS
  • Business Planning & Strategy
  • Generative AI
  • ChatGPT API
  • Educational Technology
  • Generative AI Prompt Engineering
  • OpenAI API
  • Next.js
  • Educational Software
  • Email Outreach
  • SEO Strategy
  • Platform Designer
Pete S.

Columbus, Ohio

$75/hr
4.6
49 jobs

Creative mechanical design engineer and maker with more than fifteen years of professional research, development and new product design experience in automotive, industrial, and consumer products spaces. I excel at taking your idea from a napkin sketch to a finished product. Developing 3D CAD models and drawings ready for manufacture and functional prototyping. Contact me for Concept Development and Ideation, Cost and Weight Reduction, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Innovative Design Solutions, 3D Modeling, CAD, Finite Element Analysis

  • SolidWorks
  • Autodesk Inventor
  • 3D Modeling
  • 3D Design
  • CAD
  • Product Design
  • Mechanical Design
  • 3D Printing
  • Autodesk Fusion 360
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Design for Manufacturing
Madison H.

Columbus, Ohio

$40/hr
5.0
5 jobs

I help brands and marketing teams create polished digital design assets that feel intentional, on-brand, and ready to use across campaigns! My work is focused on digital graphic design, including email graphics, social and ad creative, landing page visuals, pitch decks, web graphics, brand assets, and Figma mockups. I’m also comfortable with UX/UI projects when the scope is focused on Figma design, wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, or visual layout. Tools I use most: Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and Canva when needed. I’m open to one-off projects, but I’m especially a good fit for teams looking for reliable ongoing design support!

  • Figma
  • UX & UI
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Packaging Design
  • Web Design
  • Branding
  • Visual Identity
Mahesh W.

Columbus, Ohio

$34/hr
4.9
24 jobs

With over 30 years of experience in many IT roles, including in Fortune 100 US corporations, you can be confident that I am ready to tackle your most demanding projects in IT Architecture, Software Engineering, data-modeling & database development, web development, AI, and integration technologies. A small sample of the breadth of technologies I'm highly experienced in include: SQL, Oracle, SQL Server, ERD/Data Modeling, Excel, PowerPoint, Acces DB, VisualBasic, HTML, JavaScript, Neural Networks, ETL, Informatica, FTP, XML, API, Java, OIPA. Specialized knowledge I've acquired in a wide array of private and public sector industries & fields give me unparalelled edge over many other IT Professionals. Examples include: Private Sector: Financial Services & Insurance Engineering Automotive R&D Livestock Farming Printing Public Sector: Health Services Criminal Justice Vehicle Registration I am also an avid inventor and a product designer/fabricator, as well as an out-of-the-box-thinker with multiple industry-leading Patents and extensive experience with a broad suite of complementary skills including 3D Modeling, 3D Printing, and DIY & IOT electronics.

  • SQL Programming
  • Data Modeling
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • Oracle Database
  • Software Architecture & Design
  • Visual Basic
  • JavaScript
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Software Consultation
  • Information Technology
  • Software Integration
  • Personal Computer
  • Neural Network
  • FTP
  • API

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