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Nate Bruzdzinski
PRONew York, USA
$25k+
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5x
Hired
5.0
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12
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Matt Losapio
PROUnited States
$5k+
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8x
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5.0
Rating
1
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Sabrina Polanco
PROFlorida, USA
$50k+
Earned
36x
Hired
4.9
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Ikea Catalog - OOH & Social Video

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HBO - What's Streaming?

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Social Video Ads

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VIIA: Rebrand

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Maev: Brand Identity

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JKBX: Brand Identity

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Making Vetspire’s Rebrand Move

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🪩 Rythm: Market Place Design

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Website Round 1 Deck

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Ads for athletic shoe company | Shopify Brand

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Content Strategist for Influencers, Online Personalities

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RINSE - Liquid Simulation

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2D Animation Explainer Video - Amtrak

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Illustrations Showcase 🖼️

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Music Videos

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Event Displays

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Brand + Social Design | Lutealism

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🌿 Wild Earth: Rebranding Dog Food

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🍸 Tipsy Duck: Web Design for Wine & Spirits

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🤍 Tabu: Sexual Wellness Rebrand

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EatUP: Rebrand & Packaging

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Malleable Font | Type Design

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Juice Shop Smoothies | Branding + Web Design

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SG Designs | Content Creation

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Jamba | New Member T-Shirt Designs

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Jamba | Logo Design & Branding Elements

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Punx Tea Co. Branding

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Diplo x Juneshine x Denimrush Promo Graphics

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East Hampton Kettlebell Club

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Legacy Father Brand Design

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Demerbox Apparel Illustrations

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Brand Design and Art Direction for Fairway Reverse Division

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Trov: Fintech App | Website

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Unconventional CFO Brand Identity

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Optimyze Marketing

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Logo Design

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Josh V. Realty Branding

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INCANDESCENT at Swell Gallery

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Motion Graphic for Smart Sensors

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Adobe : Express Brand Identity + Style Guide

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Kahumana Farms : Animated Social Asset

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Adobe : Document Cloud Brand Identity + Style Guide

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Dude Babe Design : Animated Social Ad

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Adobe : Acrobat Global Marketing Campaign

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Kizik: Brand Identity & Web Design

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Accenture | Presentation Design

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Solidigm | Branding & Visual Identity

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Intel Foundry Services | Visual Identity

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Project Manager

Art Director

Design Manager

$60/hr

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Adobe Illustrator

Brand Designer

Art Director

Bold Branding for DTC Wellness & Pet Brands

$10,000

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Adobe Illustrator

Brand Designer

Art Director

Complete Brand Kit

$1,800

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How It Works - Hopewell & Grace

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IDENTITY/LOGOS

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Poster Art

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Monza Monza Monza - Visual Concepts

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To clearly define the project scope and deliverables, start by outlining the project's goals, target audience, and key message. Specify the mediums (e.g., digital, print) and formats (e.g., banners, brochures) required. Provide visual references or mood boards to convey your vision. Clearly detail the milestones, deadlines, and any iterative feedback processes. Establish expectations for periodic updates to ensure alignment throughout the project.
Effective onboarding involves introducing the art director to your brand's style guidelines, project management tools, and communication preferences. Share access to necessary assets and resources. Offer a comprehensive brief that includes brand history, audience demographics, and competitive landscape. Set up an initial meeting to discuss the project, clarify any questions, and agree on collaboration methods to ensure seamless integration and productivity.
Choose collaboration tools that facilitate easy communication, file sharing, and project tracking. Use platforms like Asana or Trello for task management and setting timelines. Employ Slack or Microsoft Teams for real-time communication. For sharing design files, use cloud storage solutions like Google Drive or Dropbox, and consider tools like Adobe Creative Cloud for creative collaboration. Consistent use of these tools helps maintain transparency and efficiency in the project's progression.
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