Michael has over 40 years in fine art and 30 years in medical, commercial and engineering graphic design / illustration. Beyond print media, his experience includes web site creation, presentation and animation graphics. He received his BFA in mixed media from Montclair University and pursued graduate classes in computer graphics at the School of Visual Arts and Pratt Institute in Manhattan.
He does work for universities as well as advertising agencies and small businesses primarily in the medical and science fields. Michael has illustrated several Lippincott medical review text books, has created thousands of medical figures, MOAs, produces cover art for medical journals, creates presentations and interactive PDF files.
Technical Illustration
Infographic
Scientific Illustration
Realistic
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Book
Cartoon Style
Microsoft PowerPoint
Flat Style
Photo Editing
Adobe Creative Suite
Video Production
Jeremy B.
New Eagle, Pennsylvania
$45/hr
5.0
55 jobs
I help commercial apparel brands turn rough concepts into clear, factory-ready apparel documentation.
If you have a sketch, reference garment, mood board, graphic idea, or early product concept, I can help translate it into a manufacturer-ready package that explains exactly what needs to be made. My work is built for brands that need more than a basic mockup. I focus on technical accuracy, organized production files, and design decisions that make sense once the garment moves into sampling and manufacturing.
As a Technical Apparel Designer with 12+ years across apparel design, garment development, and print production, I understand both the creative side of apparel and the production details that factories need to execute properly. My goal is to reduce confusion, avoid costly sample errors, and help brands move from concept to production with confidence.
I can help with:
• Apparel tech packs
• Technical flats and garment drawings
• Size specs and points of measurement
• Construction and stitch callouts
• Cut-and-sew garment development
• Artwork placement and apparel graphics
• Print-ready production files
• Screen print, DTG, DTF, HTV, sublimation, and embroidery setup
• Fabric, trim, label, hangtag, and packaging details
• BOMs and production notes
• Sample review notes and file cleanup
• Manufacturer-ready design documentation
My process is hands-on and production-aware. I can work from a loose idea, written direction, existing garment, brand reference, or rough sketch and turn it into clear technical files. I create technical flats, specs, construction callouts, trim and label details, artwork placement guides, and organized files that support sampling and production.
Because I also have hands-on experience with decoration methods like screen printing, DTG, DTF, HTV, sublimation, and embroidery, I design with the final production method in mind. Placement, scale, fabric behavior, material choice, garment seams, pockets, hoods, zippers, ribbing, labels, and print accuracy all affect the final product. I build files that help account for those details before they become production problems.
I work best with clothing brands, startups, merch companies, product-based businesses, and established companies that want apparel designed with both strong aesthetics and real manufacturing execution in mind. Whether you are developing a single garment, a capsule collection, merch drop, uniform piece, outerwear concept, fleece set, cut-and-sew product, or full apparel line, I can help organize the idea into a file your factory can understand.
What you can expect:
• Clear communication
• Clean, organized design files
• Production-aware details
• Accurate artwork placement
• Factory-friendly documentation
• Professional technical flats
• Thoughtful garment development
• Files prepared for sampling and manufacturing
My focus is simple: help you build the right file before you spend money on the wrong sample.
If you need a technical designer who understands how to turn creative direction into a garment your manufacturer can produce, I can help you develop the documentation the right way.
Art & Design
Adobe Photoshop
Clothing & Merchandise Design
Graphic Design
Adobe Illustrator
Brand Development
Brand Consulting
Product Design
Kelila H.
Baltimore, Maryland
$50/hr
5.0
11 jobs
I've been doing illustration and graphic design for over 15 years now and I love finding creative solutions to meet my clients' needs. I view every project I work on as a personal accomplishment, so I will give it my 110% in order that it will be a masterpiece worth bearing my "signature".
My three most common fields of work right now are:
1) Technical illustration - for USPTO patent applications, user manuals, scientific illustrations, and product catalogs
2) Book Illustration - fun, whimsical illustrations for children's books, comics, and educational content
3) Game and Package Design - card games, board games, and all their associated packaging
Send me a message and we can discuss how I can help breathe life into your project!
Technical Illustration
Illustration
Infographic
Scientific Illustration
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Children's Book Illustration
Graphic Design
Packaging Design
Patent Drawing
Game Design
User Manual
Product Design
Book Illustration
Instruction Manual
Character Design
Cartoon Art
Digital Illustration
Vector Art
Pen & Ink Illustration
Matthew H.
Silver Lake, Wisconsin
$50/hr
5.0
9 jobs
I'm a freelance Medical Illustrator with over 20 years of experience. My work has been published worldwide in journals, books, websites, and surgical guides.
-Proficient in traditional art media
-Proficient in Adobe Software
-On-time delivery of illustrations
-Competitive pricing
Illustration
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Science & Medicine
3D Animation
3D Model
Bill G.
Big Bear City, California
$65/hr
5.0
28 jobs
Graham Studios is a trusted provider of illustrations, IFUs, and motion graphics for healthcare and pharma applications. My specialty is interpreting complex information and transforming it into easily understandable and captivating graphics and animations.
It's my job to work with you in discovering the best way to tell your story, honing it until it is succinct, clear, engaging and speaks to your target audience.
Collaborating with creative teams in the development of imagery, refining content and solving design issues are the most rewarding aspects of my work.
An art buyer recently stated that "Bill’s no-nonsense reliability keeps his name and number at the top of my "go to" list.”
Numerous design awards including several from the Rx Club and an Emmy Nomination.
Let's chat soon and kick around a few ideas for your project.
Cheers,
William Graham
Technical Illustration
Infographic
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe After Effects
Motion Graphics
Digital Illustration
Medical Informatics
Visual Effects
Medical Animation
Mark F.
Rosman, North Carolina
$65/hr
5.0
401 jobs
Hey! My name is Mark. I am a designer/illustrator specializing in vector format focusing on areas such as vector illustration, packaging/label design, UI, UX, web/app assets, vector tracing, product and instructional illustrations, presentations, infographics, photo editing, logos and more. I take the satisfaction of my clients very seriously and know that good communication and a friendly, relaxed, but professional manner achieves the best results. I am highly proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Affinity suite, Canva, and procreate.
With over 300 successfully completed jobs and almost 2000 hours of collaboration with a variety of clients—from small businesses to large enterprises—I've consistently maintained a job approval rating of 97% or higher. I'm now focused on transitioning into full-time roles with companies that align with my values, fostering growth and collaborative innovation.
Beyond the digital canvas, I enjoy balancing life through yoga, fitness, nutrition, hiking, and music.
Illustration
Infographic
Digital Art
Vector Graphic
Logo Design
Vector Art
Procreate
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Vector File Format
Vector Tracing
Digital Illustration
Digital Painting
Graphic Design
Instructional Infographic
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