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Valeria A.

Chicago, Illinois

$60/hr
4.9
107 jobs

Your website should be your best salesperson—not just another marketing asset. I help B2B companies transform outdated or underperforming websites into high-converting business assets that generate qualified leads, build trust, and support long-term business growth. Unlike many designers, I don't start with colors or layouts. Every project begins with understanding your business goals, target audience, positioning, customer journey, and conversion opportunities. Every design decision is made to improve business performance—not simply aesthetics. Over the past 7+ years I've helped startups, growing businesses and enterprise organizations launch premium websites that combine strategic thinking, exceptional UX, and high-quality Webflow development. I specialize in working with: • Law Firms • Healthcare & Mental Health • AI & SaaS • Construction & Architecture • Enterprise B2B Services include: ✓ Website Strategy ✓ UX Audits ✓ Complete Website Redesign ✓ Premium Webflow Development ✓ Conversion Optimization ✓ Information Architecture ✓ Technical SEO ✓ CMS Architecture Why clients choose me: • Strategy before design • UX + Design + Webflow in one process • Premium quality without agency overhead • Clear communication and reliable delivery • Long-term partnership instead of one-off projects If you're looking for a strategic partner who understands both business and design, I'd love to hear about your project.

  • Prototype
  • Webflow
  • Figma
  • Mobile UI Design
  • Adobe Inc.
  • User Experience
  • UI Graphics
  • User Interface Design
  • UX & UI
  • Web UI
  • Illustration
  • Web Design
  • Design Mockup
  • Custom Web Design
  • UX & UI Design
Jon H.

Chicago, Illinois

$125/hr
4.9
42 jobs

I believe that understanding design and products comes down to understanding people and the marketplace. As an empathetic designer, my goal is to fully listen to your vision and work beside you to make it a reality through research, design, prototyping, design for manufacturing, business strategy and assistance with sourcing of a manufacturing partner. I am an experienced Mechanical Engineer and designer who has worked in numerous product design consultancies working across various industries including medical devices, consumer, furniture, toys, kitchenware, outdoor and foodservice, etc. I specialize in mechanism design and prototyping concepts with an eye towards manufacturing. I am also able to render your product for marketing materials and create engineering drawings for manufacturing. Additionally, I work out of mHubchicago.com, which provides me access to a number of tools that will be used to prototype, test and possibly produce a short run of your product. I am excited to assist you with your vision! Skills include prototyping, design for manufacturing, CAD, renderings and 2D engineering drawings. CAD Design 3D Modeling Rendering Design for 3D Printing Mechanical Design Design for Manufacture Fusion360 Solidworks Manufacturing Product Design Prototyping Sheet Metal Design Plastic Part Design for injection molding Silicone molding Business Development

  • Prototyping
  • 3D Design
  • SolidWorks
  • 3D Modeling
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Product Development
  • Product Design
  • Mechanical Design
  • 3D Printing
  • Concept Development
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Design Writing
  • Visualization
  • Design for Manufacturing
Travis B.

Chicago, Illinois

$60/hr
5.0
14 jobs

Before I started freelancing in 2023, I spent over 5 years as a mechanical engineer in the industrial automation industry. During that time, I designed custom, multi-million-dollar manufacturing systems for some of the world's largest automotive and consumer product companies. I accumulated more 5000 hours of SolidWorks CAD experience during that time, and, more importantly, worked side-by-side with expert builders and machinists to make sure my designs actually became a reality. As a freelancer, I excel at, and enjoy, turning ideas into working prototypes. Besides mechanical design, my skill set includes 3D printing, electronics prototyping, and web development. I'm a clear communicator and a creative problem solver who's always looking for a new challenge.

  • Prototyping
  • SolidWorks
  • 3D Printing
  • 3D Modeling
  • Mechanical Design
  • Product Design
  • CAD
  • Design for Manufacturing
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • 3D Printer
  • 3D Design
  • Machine Design
  • Robotics
  • Automation
  • CAD & CAM Software
Franco C.

Chicago, Illinois

$30/hr
4.9
52 jobs

Hi, I work internally in an Agency built by Upwork Employees - We can do it all! WE can help you anything in Web Mobile and Software Development. For context: We are a white glove concierge service that find Freelancers and manages your project from start to finish and gets the work done.

  • Prototyping
  • Mobile App
  • Website
  • Prototype Design
  • AI App Development
  • Landing Page
  • Landing Page Design
  • Next.js
  • Claude 3.5 Sonnet
Oksana L.

Chicago, Illinois

$17/hr
5.0
25 jobs

As an experienced UI/UX and Graphic Designer, I help businesses transform their ideas into visually captivating and effective solutions. What I Offer: Comprehensive Design: From developing interactive prototypes to creating a cohesive visual identity. Using Figma, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and other professional tools, I design intuitive interfaces, logos, websites, branding, and social creatives. Customized Approach: Collaborating with international clients has honed my flexibility and ability to adapt to each project's unique needs. Creativity and Strategy: My marketing-driven approach not only creates stunning designs but also builds communication strategies that drive sales and strengthen your brand’s market position. Let’s work together to create projects that leave a lasting impression on your clients!

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Figma
  • Sketch
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe XD
  • Web Design
  • Responsive Design
  • Logo Design
  • Visual Communication
  • UX & UI
  • UI/UX Prototyping
  • Graphic Design
  • WordPress
  • Elementor
Katharine R.

Chicago, Illinois

$145/hr
4.9
40 jobs

👋 I WOULD LOVE TO HELP YOU WITH 👋 Brand Identity & Strategy Design // Graphics Design // Presentation Design // Web & Responsive Design // Art & Illustration // -------------------------- 👩 A LITTLE BIT ABOUT ME 👩 I'm a senior designer and art director with 10 years of experience at several hyper-growth startups. My unique background in marketing brings perspective to my designs. I learn your business, design for your customer, and establish trust in your brand. -------------------------- 💼 HOW I WORK 💼 I’m collaborative. I show my work early and often and work with you in order to deliver the best possible design. My experience in project management makes working with me a breeze—I provide project timelines and clearly communicate where I am at every point in the process. -------------------------- 🤝 Hire me for your next project! 🤝

  • Web Design
  • Presentation Design
  • HTML
  • WordPress
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • CSS
  • Responsive Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Brand Identity & Guidelines
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Illustration
  • Corporate Brand Identity
  • Logo Design

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