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Still, in 2025, I completed one of the biggest independent web projects of my career, something I’m incredibly proud of.
Since late 2025, contracts have ended, and while I’m ready to re-engage, finding new retainers has been tougher than expected.
I’m sharing this because behind many freelance journeys are quiet battles and unseen loss. Struggle doesn’t erase experience or talent, it changes the pace.
Right now, I’m rebuilding. I’m open to freelance, contract, or full-time opportunities, bringing my skills in design, UX, and brand work, along with resilience shaped by a very human year.
If this resonates, if you’re hiring, or if you’d like to connect, I’d love to hear from you. And if you’re navigating something similar, I see you.
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