I work with founders, executives, and B2B companies that need stronger growth systems, cleaner execution, and senior operator support. With 10 plus years of experience, I have helped companies grow from $200K to $1.2M plus in revenue, secured $1M plus in capital, and built enterprise pipelines worth $10M plus and $15M plus across SaaS, IT, manufacturing, fintech, AgTech, services, and technical businesses. My work has included enterprise pipeline generation into accounts such as Intel, a Fortune 100 semiconductor company; Wabtec, a Fortune 500 industrial technology business; Daifuku, a global material handling and automation company; Muratec, an industrial automation company; Universal Leaf, a Fortune 500 global supplier; Scandinavian Tobacco Group, a publicly traded international business; and privately held companies doing roughly $500M to $1B in annual revenue. I build GTM strategy, outbound systems, SDR process, reporting cadence, executive follow-through, and the operating discipline required to help companies scale without losing control. Results include growing one company from $200K ARR to $450K ARR in roughly 12 weeks, helping a tech integration company grow from $320K to $1.2M in revenue over 12 months, generating $15M plus in pipeline for a manufacturing optimization SaaS company, and delivering measurable conversion and revenue gains across founder-led businesses. I am hands-on and operator minded. I help leadership teams tighten accountability, improve execution, and turn growth goals into systems that produce real commercial outcomes. If you need a fractional COO, GTM strategist, Chief of Staff type, or revenue operator who can bring structure and momentum to a growing business, I would be glad to speak.

I help apparel brands, bands, and bold businesses create original artwork that sells. I specialize in t-shirt and merchandise design, dark art, streetwear graphics, retro/vintage illustration, album covers, and tattoo-inspired artwork. With 13+ years of experience and 500+ Upwork projects completed, I create custom visuals that are built for commercial use and designed to stand out in competitive markets. My style range includes: Dark / gothic / metal-inspired artwork Streetwear and apparel graphics Retro / vintage illustration Cartoon / comic-style visuals Cover art, posters, and merchandise graphics Clients hire me when they need artwork that feels original, high-impact, and brand-ready — not generic stock-looking design. What you can expect when working with me: 100% custom artwork, drawn from scratch Strong communication and fast response times Professional files for print and digital use Commercial-use-ready delivery A designer who understands both art and product appeal I’ve worked with brands, bands, and clients across apparel, music, entertainment, and merchandise — including projects connected to Sabaton, Slayer, Exodus, Wornstar, Spiral Direct, and more. If you need artwork for t-shirts, hoodies, album covers, posters, tattoos, or branded merch, send me a message and let’s build something people remember.

If you're seeking original work of the highest caliber, you’ve come to the right place. 🏆 Upwork Expert-Vetted & Top Rated Plus 🏆 +10 years of experience - Animations and Motion Graphics - Branding, Graphic Design, Illustration, and Web: Visual identities, brand guidelines, and more. - Highly skilled in: Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Cavalry Pro, Figma, Webflow, and many other design, web, illustration, animation, VFX, and video editing tools. - Key Visuals and Photo Manipulations: Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Firefly, and other image processing tools. - Video Editing and Visual Effects: Skilled in compositing and visual effects, utilizing VC and RedGiant plugins for Adobe After Effects + Adobe Premiere Pro. Feel free to reach out if you need help or have any questions. I’d be more than happy to help!

I have a strong background as an EA and marketing manager. It has provided me with a deep understanding of the fundamentals required to build a successful online business. Recently, I’ve expanded my skills in SEO (content writing and creative strategy) I have a special interest in helping clients in these spacs: NGO's, branding projects, UGC, sustainability, as well as community building.

✅ 14+ years in professional video production and post-production 🥃 Head of Content for a premium whiskey holding 🎬 Short-form and long-form content with 50M+ organic views 📈 Proven YouTube growth from zero to 96K subscribers in a year+ 🤝 Clear communication, fast turnaround, high taste execution ⸻ I help brands and creators turn raw footage into content that feels intentional, premium, and built to perform. My work combines storytelling, pacing, and distribution, focusing on how content captures attention, drives views, and scales across platforms. I’ve worked with directors, actors, founders, and creators with audiences of up to 6M subscribers, shaping cinematic ideas into short-form and YouTube content built to capture attention and scale views. Alongside client work, I currently work as Head of Content for a premium whiskey holding, overseeing editorial direction and content execution. ⸻ About Me I specialize in high-end video editing, short-form content, motion design, and cinematic storytelling for brands and creators who care about both taste and performance. I’ve grown a YouTube channel from zero to 96K subscribers in a year+ and worked on content that reached over 1,000,000 views per day at peak. My experience ranges from hands-on creative execution to leading teams across fast-moving, high-volume content pipelines. ⸻ What I Deliver I don’t just edit videos. I help build content that feels intentional, premium, and designed to perform. • Short-form content for Instagram, YouTube Shorts, and TikTok • YouTube videos and channel growth support • Cinematic editing and storytelling • Motion graphics and After Effects animation • Brand, corporate, and product videos • AI-assisted and experimental video formats ⸻ How I Work My work sits at the intersection of storytelling, pacing, and distribution. I focus not just on how a video looks, but on how it captures attention and performs across platforms. • Full production mindset, not task-based editing • Fast turnaround with minimal direction • Strong taste in pacing, sound, and visual language • Comfortable working solo or inside larger teams ⸻ Tools & Workflow Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, and modern AI-powered video tools. ⸻ If you’re looking for someone who understands storytelling, performance, and execution without overcomplicating the process, feel free to reach out.

I help startups, consultants, and growing businesses build clear, professional brand identities that feel consistent, memorable, and ready to use across every touchpoint, from logos and websites to pitch decks, social media, and marketing assets. My work sits at the intersection of brand strategy, logo design, visual identity, and web design. The goal is not only to create something visually strong, but to build a practical system that feels intentional, scalable, and easy to apply in real-world business use. What I deliver: • Brand Identity Design Logo design, logo systems, visual identity, color palettes, typography, brand guidelines, and complete brand systems. • Brand Strategy & Creative Direction Positioning, visual direction, moodboards, creative concepts, tone, personality, and the overall look and feel of the brand. • Web Design & UX/UI Landing pages, websites, SaaS/product interfaces, Figma files, responsive layouts, website refreshes, and developer-ready design systems. • Marketing & Digital Assets Social media templates, pitch decks, presentation design, Canva templates, campaign visuals, and branded assets for digital platforms. My process is structured, collaborative, and clear. We start by defining the goals, audience, and visual direction. From there, I explore focused creative routes, refine the strongest direction, and develop it into a polished identity system that works across the brand, website, and communication materials. The final result is designed to feel cohesive, professional, and ready to use, giving the business a strategic visual presence and a clear foundation for growth.

Driving profitable growth through data-driven creative strategy and intelligent automation. As an ex-unicorn first employee and top 1% creative strategist and creative operations expert, Arsalon rebuilds creative teams, delivers fast ROAS gains and unlocks CPAs at scale on Meta, Reddit, LinkedIn, Display and Youtube. As the performance creative lead on Upwork's paid acquisition team, Arsalon decreased creative production cycle times for Meta king-of-the-hill sprints by 83% shifting from quarterly to biweekly launches, reduced average production costs by 90% through transitioning away from a $1.5M a year agency to a agile creative ops model with freelancer designers and improved on platform CPA by 23% through faster learning loops and AI-driven optimization insights. When you hire Arsalon, you’re not just getting another freelancer — you’re getting a seasoned executive with proven results for top brands in the industry with delivered value on paid acquisition portfolios upwards of $40M annually.

Are you searching for creative direction and/or brand strategy to take your business to the next level? Look no further. I am a full-time creative freelance professional with more than 15 years of experience working with Fortune 500 and multinational companies across five continents on a wide array of projects. No two projects are ever the same and I never approach any in the same manner. My forté is cultivating a tone and presence for each client that matches their objectives and speaks directly to their consumers. As someone that has lived and worked all over the world, I have direct experience with a multitude of cultures, speak 4 languages fluently, and understand the nuances of marketing in several regions of the world that enable me to produce premium, top-notch content. My expertise lies with companies that wish to brand themselves with original content, social media navigation, and gaining traction through multiple diverse sources to generate interest in their products and services. My social media reach is extensive, particularly in the fields of fashion, fine art, music, luxury goods and services, travel, digital marketing, and politics. Clients range from start-up and mid-size entities to LVMH brands, art galleries, visual artists, performers, and more, with works featured in the New York Times, Huffington Post, Vogue Italia, Washington Post, and other national and international publications. Art - no matter the genre - is where my passions lie, and my content provides a singular tone that has been curated for a specific brand. Organizing professional, optimally strategized, thoroughly executed ad campaigns is another talent I bring to the table, with extensive experience working on projects with international teams. My focus includes: 📌 Audience Persona & Research 📌 Market & Trend Research 📌 Press Release Production & Distribution 📌 Brand Tone & Identity 📌 Positioning & Value Statement 📌 Copywriting: Mission, Vision, Taglines, Sales Pages, Website, SEO Optimization 📌 Creative Direction: Art curation that sets the mood and enhances engagement For clients that would like to utilize my small team, my freelance entity, XADES Multimedia, produces work for clients that includes producing creative content, brand strategy, website production, social media optimization, press releases, voice-over, artist management/booking, and campaign marketing. We collectively work to execute to perfection, no matter which time zone, as we are global. Are you ready to connect with your audience through unique, engaging creative content that’s on-brand, pitch-perfect, within your budget, and delivered in a timely manner? Let’s work together. For a full list of the services I provide, feel free to contact me here.

I do 3 things very well: 1️⃣ I design websites 2️⃣ I design brands 3️⃣ I design graphics 🏢 I worked with companies as big as $45 million in annual revenue / 250 employees. I worked on projects for: ☑️ Facebook [Top 10 Largest Company in the World] ☑️ CCSD [Top 4 Largest School District in the US] ☑️ JSE [Top 40 Largest MEP Engineering Firm in the US] I am an award winning designer 🏆 1st Place, Logo Design Competition, Facebook 🏆 2nd Place, Marketing Case Competition, Vitaminwater 💥 I have 10+ years of experience My favorite client quotes (check out my portfolio below): ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Our not-so secret marketing weapon, we love working with them!" - Marketing Manager at MEP Engineering Firm ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "No matter what we’ve asked for they’ve exceeded our expectations, repeatedly and consistently." - Director of Business Development at Structural Engineering Firm ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Kevin proved to be a master of graphic design and a phenomenal communicator." - Solutions Architect at Marketing Company My skillsets include: Graphic Design Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Presentation Design Microsoft PowerPoint Print Design Adobe InDesign Illustration Logo Design Web Design Layout Design Presentations Canva Social Media Marketing Image Editing Infographic Photo Editing Figma Brand Identity & Guidelines Business Presentation Creative Direction

Hi! I’m Rio—a multidisciplinary art director, designer, and 2d animator with a strong background in marketing and brand-driven visuals. I help brands turn ideas into clear, engaging, and high-impact creative across digital platforms. I specialize in: - Art Direction & Visual Systems - Graphic Design & Branding - Clean-up and In-between Animation - 2D Animation - Motion Graphics & Animation - Social Media Design & Management - Marketing Campaign Creatives - Illustration (Digital & Traditional) - Email & Newsletter Design With a degree in Art & Animation and experience working across marketing and creative teams, I understand both strategy and execution—from concept to finalization. 🛠 Tools I work with: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Figma, Canva, Framer, Webflow, Animate, Clip Studio, Filmora 💡 What you can expect: - Strong visual direction aligned with brand goals - Clean, intentional design (not just “aesthetic”) - Clear communication and fast turnaround - Designs that actually perform, not just look good If you’re looking for someone who can think like a marketer and design like an art director, I’d love to collaborate. 📩 Message me and I’ll gladly share my updated portfolio. Let’s bring your ideas to life.