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I’m Trell, Creative Director behind DSTNCT ELEMNTS. I work in creative direction, brand strategy, AI-assisted campaign visuals, fashion/apparel concepts, product storytelling, content direction, and visual world-building.
Available for brand, fashion, content, campaign, and visual storytelling projects.
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Open to AI creative direction gigs this week.
I create AI-assisted campaign visuals, fashion concepts, product storytelling, and brand worlds for fashion, lifestyle, and product-based brands.
Available for creative direction, visual storytelling, and campaign concept work.
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Open to freelance work this week.
I’m taking on projects in creative direction, brand strategy, AI visuals, fashion/apparel concepts, content direction, and visual storytelling.
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