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Lindsay Y.
$120/hr
  • Trophy Icon Product Design
  • iPhone UI Design
  • Front-End Development
  • Logo Design
  • Leadership Skills
  • Management Skills
  • Prototyping
  • User Experience Design
  • Mobile App Design
  • Interaction Design
  • Mobile UI Design
  • User Interface Design
  • Software Design

I’m Linz, a Staff Product Designer, UX leader and usability enthusiast. With over 14 years in the industry, I specialize in designing and developing delightful user experiences. I've helped build design thinking processes from the ground up along with building teams of talented designers and engineers who compliment each other to soar past our goals. Companies I’ve collaborated with include Momentive.ai, Google, Meta, Amazon, Bell, Canada Post, HP, Upwork and more. I believe that my work is not about me, but rather the clients company and the direction they're heading. By moving the focus from what they can do for me, to what I can do for...

Ezekiel I.
$45/hr
  • Trophy Icon Product Design
  • 3D Design
  • Residential Remodeling
  • Autodesk Architecture
  • 3D Systems
  • 2D Drafting
  • Architectural Rendering
  • Drafting
  • Construction
  • 2D Design & Drawings
  • Urban Planning
  • Lumion
  • 3D Animation
  • 2D Design
  • Architectural Design
  • CAD Drafting
  • Design Validation
  • Commercial Design

• A wide knowledge about architecture, both in the office and field work respectively. • Analytical and conceptual thinking, with a conscientious approach to managing workloads. • Ability to handle, analyse and interpret complex data, before presenting it back based on the overall analysis made. • Advanced problem solving and numeracy skills. • Accomplished communication skills, both written and verbal, developed through numerous essays and presentations. • Proficiency in most architectural design software, including AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, SketchUp, and Vray Rendering software. • Ethical Hacking Certified

Kevin H.
$165/hr
  • Trophy Icon Product Design
  • SolidWorks
  • 3D Modeling
  • 3D Printing
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • 3D Rendering
  • Engineering Drawing
  • 2D Design
  • CAM Software
  • Rapid Prototyping
  • CAD
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • Reverse Engineering

⭐13+ years of professional experience using advanced manufacturing techniques to design and build real-world solutions for practical applications⭐ My name is Kevin Hardin and I design and manufacture high-quality finished parts and assemblies using advanced 3D printing, CNC machining, and laser cutting. My work can be done as one off, small batch, or high volume production. I can physically ship parts directly to you at your location anywhere in the world, or help facilitate manufacturing with your supply chain. I typically work with clients in industrial applications including robotics, industrial manufacturing, IOT, and scientific...

Alana A.
$50/hr
  • Trophy Icon Product Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Infographic
  • Photo Editing
  • Retouching & Enhancement
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Lightroom CC
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Social Media Management
  • Photo Manipulation
  • Logo Design
  • Brand Identity & Guidelines
  • Rebranding
  • Branding
  • Banner Ad Design

Hi, my name is Alana. I am an expert in Photoshop and photo manipulation. I can transform product photos into clean, website-ready assets in a very fast turnaround time. I've been using Photoshop & Illustrator for 3 years now and can change and edit just about anything. During the covid lockdowns, I took Branding and Design online courses to be better qualified for brand redesigns, logos, and typographical design. I'm proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects. I can create graphics in Illustrator for your website, print-on-demand items, social media accounts, etc. I will always offer a paid trial period for me and you to...

David T.
$45/hr
  • Trophy Icon Product Design
  • Injection Mold Design
  • Mechanical Design
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • 2D Design & Drawings
  • 3D Printer
  • 3D Printing
  • 3D Design
  • CAD
  • SolidWorks

I am a mechanical engineer by trade and have been a free-lance engineer for 6 years. My main skills include CAD part design (Solidworks), technical drawings, assembly creation, injection mold design and general mechanical engineer tasking. I am committed to producing quality designs and look forward to helping my clients in any way possible.

Julian W.
$40/hr
  • Trophy Icon Product Design
  • UI Graphics
  • UX Design
  • Product Management
  • Project Management

Julian Wahl graduated from UC Berkeley in 2020 with a degree in interdisciplinary studies and concentration in social entrepreneurship and design innovation. Upon graduation Julian completed the Springboard UI/UX bootcamp to acquire the skills to become a fully certified designer. Coming from a business background with job experience in tech, Julian brings a unique and complete perspective to the field of design. Julian is passionate about design thinking and applications, particularly in the realm of social and environmental progress. ​ As project manager at a fast growing startup, Marqeta, I was exposed to a diverse array of product...

Alexander S.
$99/hr
  • Trophy Icon Product Design
  • UX Design
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Prototyping
  • 3D Design
  • Autodesk Inventor
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • SolidWorks
  • 3D Modeling
  • Python

I am a highly experienced, Shark Tank-tested engineer and entrepreneur with exceptional passion and understanding for product design and new inventions. I love finding solutions, solving challenges, and creating a systematic process for product development starting with an idea, to prototype creation, up to the manufacturing stage. Let my technical expertise guide you in realizing a concept through a detailed and highly organized process to make ideas a reality. I have included some projects in my portfolio to give you an idea of what I can offer to you, and beyond. Let’s do something awesome today!

Gabriella H.
$75/hr
  • Trophy Icon Product Design
  • Adobe XD
  • Web Development
  • Web Design
  • App Design
  • Interaction Design
  • Design & Usability Research
  • Design Theory
  • Miro
  • Webflow
  • Design Thinking
  • User Experience Design
  • Wireframing
  • Custom Web Design
  • UI/UX Prototyping
  • Mobile UI Design
  • Responsive Design
  • Figma

Hi! I'm a Webflow Developer and Google Certified UX Designer. UX + UI Skills: ✅ Creating wireframes and prototypes on paper and digitally ✅ Developing mockups using visual design elements and principles ✅ Developing high-fidelity interactive prototypes ✅ Empathizing with users by creating empathy maps, personas, user stories, and user journey maps ✅ Ideating design solutions ✅ Designing in Figma ✅ Considering accessibility in the design process Web Development Skills: ✅ Using Webflow to bring designs to life ✅ Implementing Finsweet attributes in Webflow (including GDPR cookie consent) ✅ Using Relume components in Webflow to build...

Jenna J.
$34/hr
  • Trophy Icon Product Design
  • Bag Packaging
  • Package Design
  • Print Production
  • Product Development
  • Illustration
  • Packaging Dieline
  • Food Packaging
  • Package Graphics
  • Print Materials
  • Prepress
  • Print Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Label & Package Design
  • Packaging Design

Hi! My name is Jenna Jordan. I am a creative artist & designer, specializing in packaging design. I have passion for creating visually stunning and inventive packaging design solutions that make products stand out among the crowd, both on store shelves and in the digital marketplace. With my extensive experience in packaging design, prepress, and product development, I have a well-established understanding of how to design packaging that not only looks great, but also functions exceptionally and enhances the overall user experience. I am committed to delivering high-quality, thoughtful, and creative designs that really capture the essence of...

Anton A.
$150/hr
  • Trophy Icon Product Design
  • Mobile App Development
  • Startup Consulting
  • User Experience Design
  • User Interface Design
  • Swift
  • iOS Development
  • iPhone App Development
  • Figma
  • Human-Centered Design
  • Mobile UI Design
  • Backend Rest API
  • Mac OS App Development
  • Apple Watch Application
  • Apple TV Application

Extensive software development experience for more 20+ years (Swift, SwiftUI, Objective C, C/C++), as well as huge experience in Product Design (UX/UI/IxD/HCI/HF/UxD/IA). I put a huge emphasis on determining user needs through UX research to build UX/UI that solves user problem, fits market and is easy to use. My specialization is in building social networks, streaming apps, tools, utilities, e-commerce apps, consumer-facing products and B2B solutions. Also, I can wear a hat of product architect, facilitate ideation phase, and cover for the entire cycle of product development: from idea to execution where design and implementation are...

Frank G.
$145/hr
  • Trophy Icon Product Design
  • Information Design
  • Design Thinking
  • Enterprise Software
  • User Experience
  • Heuristic Evaluation
  • Wireframing
  • User Experience Design
  • Journey Mapping
  • Information Architecture
  • Interaction Design
  • Usability Testing
  • UX Research
  • User Experience Strategy
  • Scrum

✔ 24+ years of professional UX experience, and Corporate Management experience ✔ 7+ years of experience with Location Intelligence / Spatial Intelligence / Mapping & User Experience ✔ Lead UX efforts on projects for Fortune 50 companies, U.S. Federal agencies, and with budgets of over $12 million ✔ Key UX consulting clients have included: Microsoft, Indeed, Fastly, Esri, Frazer Ambulances, SecureAuth, several small businesses, and many tech startup companies ✔ Principal Consultant / User Experience (UX) Strategist / Product Designer at Garofalo UX ✔ Masters of Science degree in Computer Graphics Technology, for Ethnography (qualitative,...

Kasey O.
$50/hr
  • Trophy Icon Product Design
  • Mobile App Design
  • Data Entry
  • Prototyping
  • UX & UI
  • UX Research
  • Usability Testing
  • Agile Software Development
  • UX Writing
  • Jira
  • Research Methods
  • UI/UX Prototyping
  • User Experience Design
  • User Interface Design
  • Web Design

Hello! I'm Kasey Ostronic, a UX/UI Designer & User Researcher based in San Diego, CA. Specialities: • UX Design (user flows, wireframes, information architecture, personas, empathy maps ) • User Research (market research, competitor research, surveys, and user interviews) • UI Design (mockups, design systems, development handoff) • Prototyping • Usability Testing Past Clients & Projects: • U.S. Air Force: cloud-based application software design for tracking contingency quarters availability • Rewire Neuro: website redesign for biomedical imaging software • Productivity Startup: user flow mapping for MVP launch • Sales Coaching AI...

Gregory B.
$60/hr
  • Trophy Icon Product Design
  • User Experience Design
  • User Interface Design
  • UI/UX Prototyping
  • Usability Testing
  • Figma
  • Mobile App Design
  • Software Design
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Web Design

𝐈 𝐀𝐌 𝐀 𝐃𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐄𝐑 𝐖𝐇𝐎 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐙𝐄𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐖𝐄𝐁 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐌𝐎𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐄 𝐔𝐈/𝐔𝐗 𝐃𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐒. Guiding owners & project managers on creating the highest functioning and visually appealing designs. 𝐌𝐘 𝐒𝐊𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐒: • Web design (UX/UI); • Mobile design (UX/UI); • Product Management • Proposing an art direction; • User flow creation; • Wireframing; • Creating clickable prototypes (Figma/Proto.io); • UX strategy; • Customer/Product Research • Scalable Design System • Mindmap / Customer Journey Map creation; • E-commerce design; • Logo creation; • Branding / corporate Identity creation; •...

Jake S.
$100/hr
  • Trophy Icon Product Design
  • Email Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Creative Direction
  • Logo Design
  • Web Design
  • Clothing
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Figma

Graphic Design, Techpack Design, Technical Design, Product Design, Product Development, Apparel Graphics, Logo Design, Email Design, Branding, Product Photography, Photo Editing, Retouching

Paul H.
$50/hr
  • Trophy Icon Product Design
  • Engineering Design
  • Music & Sound Design
  • Acoustic Music
  • Noise Music
  • PTC Creo Parametric
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • SolidWorks
  • Research & Development
  • Mechanical Design
  • CAD Drafting
  • 3D Modeling
  • MicroStation
  • Product Management
  • Consultant

With a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and more than 12 years of experience in all aspects of large-scale lifecycle engineering design for both production and construction environments, ranging from sound-attenuating turbomachinery enclosures to specialty maritime construction, I can combine my extensive design engineering capabilities with my personal passion for music & sound and apply them towards a vast array of project work scopes, including acoustics, maritime, buildings, turbines, and more. Innate strengths include technical design, teamwork, initiative, analogous learning, and customer satisfaction, with hands-on...

Michael S.
$140/hr
  • Trophy Icon Product Design
  • Reverse Engineering
  • Sustainable Energy
  • Technical Analysis
  • Technical Writing
  • Engineering Design
  • Sustainable Design
  • Technical Editing

A Different Approach To Solving Problems — Freethinking Solutions! I can help you evaluate, refine, and shape your project concepts to save you time and effort. I can spot potential problems and solutions quickly. I know how things work in the real world...And I have 40+ years of experience designing, building, testing, and refining projects to prove it. I can bring a Very Wide array of skills and experience to bear on your project design, and on the potential problems you want to solve. I think in ways most engineers do not, with a freedom born of decades of unconstrained thinking and a deep understanding of historic solutions to blend...

Erik D.
$50/hr
  • Trophy Icon Product Design
  • Mechanical Design
  • Systems Engineering
  • Electronics
  • Prototyping
  • 2D Product Drawing
  • Photorealistic Rendering
  • 2D Design & Drawings
  • Hardware Testing
  • Rapid Prototyping
  • Battery Sizing
  • 3D Printing
  • SolidWorks
  • 3D Modeling
  • 3D Design

Introduction: Adaptable Senior Mechanical Engineer turned Project Engineer with expertise in systems integration and the mechanical design and manufacturing of ruggedized electronics, with cross-training in system engineering principles and the real-world experience of a field technician. 17-year career at a Fortune 500 technology company with exposure to a wide variety of multi-million-dollar projects and the opportunity to travel the world in pursuit of stimulating roles not on the typical career path. Project Engineer with a strong passion for mechanical design, gained by working on a wide range of devices and systems, who applies a...

Michael M.
$25/hr
  • Trophy Icon Product Design
  • 3D Design
  • 3D Modeling
  • 2D Drafting
  • CATIA
  • SolidWorks
  • Microsoft Excel
  • 2D Design & Drawings
  • Aerospace
  • Product Development

Reliable, organized and creative professional with proven skills. 9 years of experience working as a Design Engineer in Aerospace for a variety of projects, with particular expertise in data analysis, tooling design, time management, and creation of 2D drawings and 3D models. Highly organized person, computer literate, attention to detail, strong team player, results oriented, critical and creative thinker, problem solver, and fast learner. Expirienced in Autocad, highly skilled in Catia & SolidWorks 2D and 3D.

Benjamin S.
$50/hr
  • Trophy Icon Product Design
  • Business Modeling
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Agile Project Management
  • Web Design
  • HubSpot
  • User Experience
  • No-Code Development
  • Marketing
  • Sales Operations
  • Product Development
  • Design Thinking
  • Business Development
  • Figma

I am a founder, turned product manager, designer, & marketer. I utilize A.I. + low/no-code tools + savvy strategy to optimize business strategy & execution At age 12, I started building computers and earned the nickname "Inspector Gadget". At 14, I began freelancing as a tech consultant, helping people use technology to improve various aspects of their lives. This laid the foundation for my next venture – founding TekMate, a tech tutoring & support platform for independent seniors & retirement community residents. After TekMate, I joined the founding team at Endera, a commercial EV startup, and helped the company grow from a handful of...

Don W.
$75/hr
  • Trophy Icon Product Design
  • Creative Direction
  • Branding & Marketing
  • Print Materials
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Outerwear
  • Fashion & Apparel
  • Concept Design
  • Advertising Design
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Accessories
  • Product Concept
  • Illustration
  • Graphic Design

Creative Direction / Principal Design / Product Design Over 25 years of successfully leading innovative design and product development. Cutting-edge art and design talent, with advanced visual development expertise. Strong business acumen, with continuously demonstrated excellence in creative leadership to mentor and motivate teams. Proven ability to examine, manage, and launch complex procedures and in-depth marketing initiatives. Highly accomplished in enhancing product, quality, client service, and long-term bottom line performance. Well-established history of supplying stability and growth in the design and marketing industries....

Christian  R.
$75/hr
  • Trophy Icon Product Design
  • Marketing
  • Digital Design
  • Freelance Marketing
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Visual Communication
  • Graphic Design
  • Brand Consulting
  • Brand Identity
  • Patternmaking
  • Adobe Illustrator

I am a versatile freelance designer with expertise in graphic design, social media management, and product design. With a proven track record of helping small to big companies achieve their goals, I currently work full-time for a men's tactical brand and am now excited to bring my skillset to new clients. Whether you need help with branding, social media marketing, or product design, I'm here to help you reach your goals and grow your business. I have expertise in Adobe Suite, social media platforms, and Klaviyo, and can provide marketing and brand direction. I also have hands-on experience with pattern making, prototyping, and testing for...

Samantha U.
$100/hr
  • Trophy Icon Product Design
  • User Flow
  • Data Analytics
  • App Development
  • User Experience Strategy
  • Wireframing
  • QA Testing
  • SaaS Development
  • Product Management
  • UI/UX Prototyping
  • Product Documentation
  • Jira
  • Product Roadmap
  • Minimum Viable Product

Hi! :) I've been in project management for 16 years and over 26 years in tech. I've always been a software person... creating websites & mobile products from the ground up. At an early age, I worked for a company that was acquired by Honeywell. My extrovert qualities, combined with my detail-oriented engineering skills, quickly got me scouted into product management. I was the 1st Product Manager of myYearbook.com. I facilitated their growth 3x, and we sold for $100M. I then worked directly with Facebook and had a similar experience with an ad agency, helping them grow to acquisition. I took project management to the next level when...

Megan M.
$75/hr
  • Trophy Icon Product Design
  • Graphic Design
  • User Interface Design
  • Brochure Design
  • Email Design
  • Digital Illustration
  • Logo Design
  • Responsive Web Design
  • User Experience Design
  • User Research

A Designer, Developer and Art Director from sunny San Diego, I have 10+ years of experience creating smart and beautifully designed solutions for web, print, email marketing, animation and video with expertise using a wide range of software packages. Throughout my career I've gained practical knowledge in running my own company, agency freelancing, as well as working in dedicated design teams. Thanks for visiting, and I look forward to connecting with you soon!

Bita T.
$55/hr
  • Trophy Icon Product Design
  • Fashion Design
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Trend Analysis
  • Business Analysis
  • Product Development
  • Social Media Management
  • Graphic Design
  • Logo Design
  • Trend Forecasting
  • Tech Pack
  • Technical Design
  • Color Theory
  • Drawing

I am a sharp, dynamic, and experienced Fashion Designer with the ability to develop original 'eye-catching' concepts and innovative Designs from idea to product. I have worked as a Designer for over 15 years, giving me a broad spectrum of experiences in multiple areas. I have acquired unique skills as I have worked with many clients/brands in the fashion industry and retail business by providing trendsetter designs and creative solutions with proven success. I absolutely love what I do! Since working as a freelancer for the past five years, I have enjoyed being part of different projects, wearing different hats, and seeing brands grow from...

Adam L.
$30/hr
  • Trophy Icon Product Design
  • User Experience Design
  • Usability Testing
  • Wireframing
  • Responsive Design Testing
  • Figma
  • Persona Development
  • Survey Design
  • Business Analysis
  • User Interface Design
  • Journey Mapping
  • Market Research Interview
  • User Flow
  • A/B Testing

I'm a UX researcher specializing in user behavior and persona creation. It is rewarding when users are satisfied by a friendly and familiar experience that I know I've contributed to. UX Skills: Heuristic Evaluation, User Research, C&C Analysis, Contextual Inquiry, User Scenarios, Personas, Journey Mapping, Card Sorting, Information Architecture, Wireframes, Usability Testing, Affinity Mapping, Survey Design, Interviews UI Skills: User-centered Design, Web & Mobile Design, Illustration & Sketching, Icon/Logo Design, Print Layout, Prototypes Tools: Optimal Workshop, UserZoom, Sketch, Figma, Photoshop, Invision, Illustrator, Indesign,...

Daniel B.
$35/hr
  • Trophy Icon Product Design
  • Appointment Setting
  • Branding
  • Business Presentation
  • Logo Design
  • Social Media Website
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Presentation Design
  • Sales Management
  • Management Skills
  • Cold Calling
  • Customer Service
  • Outbound Sales
  • Sales

Highly motivated Graphic Designer / Sales & Marketing Manager with over 10 years of experience. Goal-oriented attitude with an ability to easily grasp new ideas, concepts, and techniques. Able to work collaboratively to strategize on maximizing revenue potential and creating brand awareness.

Andres R.
$32/hr
  • Trophy Icon Product Design
  • Business Management
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Computer
  • Management Skills
  • Microsoft Excel
  • SketchUp
  • Mechanical Design
  • CAD Software
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • SolidWorks
  • Autodesk Inventor
  • CFD Analysis
  • MATLAB

Accomplished Mechanical Engineer and renowned Supervisor with extensive experience optimizing processes and driving organizational success. Bringing forth a proven history of applying advanced training in engineering to maintain equipment and improve production quality. With a demonstrated track record workplace excellence.

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