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Best freelance Creative Directors in New York to hire in 2025

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Gaby Surkin
New York, USA
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Caitlin Dean
Brooklyn, USA
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Rona Ahdout
PRONew York, USA
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Plastic Credit Exchange: Brand Identity

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Oath of Fidelity: Brand Identity

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Amber Waves Packaging

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Brand Strategy & Identity: healr

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social video ad direction + design

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Carhartt WIP | Concept, Production + Edit

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Ophelia | Concept, Strategy, Production + Edit

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Ergatta | Creative, Production + Edit

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Apotheke | Concept, Production + Edit

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NamanXL

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Bonnie Jennifer - New Branding + Website, Organic Social Media

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Ennabl, Building the all-in-one Insurance Platform

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Marriott Legal Design Refresh

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Jillian Van Koutrik - Branding

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MIIST - Creative Director

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Yippin - Rebranding

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ALTIC - Brand Strategy

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GF - Brand Strategy

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To assess a freelance creative director's ability to deliver high-quality work on Contra, review their portfolio to evaluate their previous work and style. Look for projects that are similar in scope or industry to what you're planning. Additionally, check for client testimonials and reviews to gain insights into their reliability, creativity, and execution. Consider setting up an introductory meeting to discuss their approach to projects and to ensure their understanding aligns with your expectations.
An effective way to communicate project expectations with a creative director on Contra is to establish clear and open lines of communication from the start. Schedule a kickoff meeting to discuss the project in detail, including objectives, key milestones, and deliverables. Utilize project management tools available on the platform for regular updates and feedback exchange. Clear documentation of expectations can help ensure both parties are aligned throughout the project.
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