What does a Freelance Designer do?

The main role of a Freelance Designer or graphic designer freelancer is to turn an idea into a creative visual representation. This can take many different forms that span from web design, typography and illustration to logo design, cartoon design and calligraphy. Different designers will have different specialisms, so be sure to search for exactly what you’re looking for to find the right fit.

Why do you need to hire a Freelance Designer?

Design freelancers feed into literally everything you do as a brand or business. From graphic design to video, marketing material and your website, a Freelance Designer is integral. It’s also important to try and work with the same Designers where possible to achieve consistency and a similar tone and style.

What type of Freelance Designers are available at PeoplePerHour?

We have thousands of Freelance Designers and graphic designers ready to help you grow your business. Here is a small selection of the talent we have on offer: Logo designers , print, product, UX, UI, motion, graphic designers , cartoon, fashion and freelance CAD designers.

What should you look for in a Freelance Designer?

First and foremost look for a portfolio that showcases the creative flair and skillset of the designer. Creativity is key to great design. Secondly, great communication skills - the designer should be able to understand the brief provided by the client and ask questions where needed as well as communicate in a timely manner. Lastly, read testimonials to check reliability and professionalism.

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