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Nahaël Mele

Taiwan

Web Developer Turning Ideas into Reality 💻

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Adriano Reis

Brooklyn, United States

Product designer & no-code developer ✨

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Sebastian Bistran

Leeds, United Kingdom

Crafting Products With A Spicy Touch - SRIRACHA 🔥

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Abdul Qader

Madrid, Spain

Expert Webflow & Framer Developer

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Eugen Ciachir

Bucharest, Romania

Design Director & Framer Expert

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Rajan Dave

India

Webflow Expert & Web Designer

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Hanna Woa 🔥

France

Building badass brands for badass entrepreneurs 💣

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Sohil Jain

District of Columbia, United States

Website Designer + Framer Developer.

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Ahmad S. Afandi

Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia

UI Designer & Framer Expert

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Julia Spong

Toronto, Canada

Social Media Manager & Content Specialist 🪄

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André Duarte

Portugal

Branding, web & product design specialist

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Priyal G.

Toronto, Canada

Let's join hands & conquer with words!

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Ajay Pawriya

India

Selling not designs but new ways of thinking

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Ifeoma Ahuna

Dallas, United States

Bringing your content to life with UGC Video ✨

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Leanna Griffin

North Carolina, United States

Brand & Website Design for Head-Turning Businesses

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Chris Luniewicz

Massachusetts, United States

I Build Framer Websites & Craft Brand Designs 💻

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Studio Nika

Barcelona, Spain

We design brands that bring joy to the world.

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Michelle Griczika

Massachusetts, United States

Writing that sells✨

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Ashwin Pradeep Kumar

Kerala, India

Expert Web Designer using Framer

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Fatima Zehra

Toronto, Canada

🪄 Conjuring magic, one brand at a time.

Common projects for Creative Directors

Developing and executing brand strategies and marketing campaigns.

Overseeing the creative process for product launches or rebranding initiatives.

Guiding the design and content of websites and digital marketing materials.

Creating visual concepts for advertising or promotional materials.

Directing photo or video shoots for brand promotion.

Coordinating with marketing, sales and product development teams to ensure brand consistency.

Tips for working with and hiring Creative Directors

Clearly define your vision

Ensure you clearly communicate your brand's vision and goals to your creative director. They need to understand your brand's core values to execute a successful creative strategy.

Check their portfolio

Prior to hiring, review the creative director's portfolio to ensure their style aligns with your brand. Look for their ability to create impactful brand identities and marketing campaigns.

Ensure good team dynamics

A creative director will work closely with your team. Make sure they have strong leadership and communication skills, and can foster a harmonious and productive work environment.

Use Contra's platform for communication and reviewing work

To ensure a smooth workflow, use Contra's platform to communicate with your creative director and review their work. This will help keep all project-related discussions and files in one place.

How to hire Creative Directors

Define your needs

Understand your brand's vision and goals and communicate these clearly to your prospective Creative Director. This will help them devise a creative strategy that aligns with your brand's objectives.

Post a detailed job

Post a detailed job on Contra, including information about your brand, the scope of the job, the skills required, and the project timeline.

Review applications

Review the applications and shortlist candidates based on their skills, experience, and cultural fit for your project.

Conduct interviews

Interview shortlisted candidates. Ask questions about their experience, approach to creative direction, and how they handle various aspects of the creative process.

Make an offer

Once you've found the right candidate, make an offer through Contra. This will include the project details, payment terms, and timeline.

3 questions to ask when interviewing Creative Directors

1. Can you describe a project where your creative direction led to a successful outcome?

2. How do you handle feedback and revisions during the creative process?

3. What is your approach to leading and collaborating with a team?

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Platform for Async Collaboration

The talent I find on Contra has been excellent. But aside from that, Contra’s community differentiates Contra from other freelancing platforms. I love the responsiveness of the Contra team, and how invested they are in your success. I actually pay freelancers I’ve found outside of Contra through Contra because I love the platform so much, especially that they don’t take a cut of your payment.


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UX Research Consulting Firm

I used to waste hours trying to find talent. Switching to Contra was 10x on my time, energy and money as an Entrepeneur and Creator. Lauren was a perfect fit from day one, and I couldn’t have found someone of this calibor without Contra.


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Stan
Creator Store

I can vouch for Contra that it is a great hiring tool. I shoot my shot and the candidates I keep seeing are incredible.The process took minutes and the support I always get from their team is 10/10.


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Cecilia Reusch
Community Strategist

Freelancers on Contra come across very professionally. They actually seem to read your job posting and have directly relevant skills, which isn’t always the case on most other freelancer sites. On Contra, freelancers who matched with my job seemed to have the relevant skills I was seeking.


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Frequently asked
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A freelance Creative Director oversees all creative aspects of a campaign or project, from ideation to execution. They collaborate with various teams to create marketing strategies, brand identities, and promotional materials that align with the brand's vision.

A freelance Creative Director oversees all creative aspects of a campaign or project, from ideation to execution. They collaborate with various teams to create marketing strategies, brand identities, and promotional materials that align with the brand's vision.

Hiring a Creative Director on Contra allows you to access top freelance talent without the hassle of middlemen or commissions. You can review their portfolio, collaborate efficiently, and handle contracts and payments all in one place.

Simply post a job detailing your project requirements on Contra. Creative Directors who match your needs can then apply for the job. You can also browse through the profiles of Creative Directors and invite those you are interested in to apply.

Creative Directors use a variety of tools depending on the project's needs. This can include design tools like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, project management tools like Trello or Notion, and communication tools like Slack or Gmail. They might also use specific tools for content creation, social media marketing, or other specialized areas.

Projects that require a Creative Director typically involve shaping the creative strategy of a brand or campaign. This can include overseeing the design and content of marketing materials, directing brand strategies, guiding product launches or rebranding initiatives, and more.

The cost of hiring a Creative Director on Contra ranges from $15 to $40 per hour, depending on the complexity of the project, the director's experience and skills, and the project duration.

Freelance Creative Directors are paid commission-free on Contra. They may charge per project, per hour, or per milestone. Clients must pay a minimum of $250 or $25 an hour to post an opportunity on Contra. The funds for each milestone are released after client's approval of the deliverables for that milestone, or automatically within three days.

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