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Mariana Q.
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Mariana Q.

Expert-Vetted Design Lead | Paid Ads, Branding, Marketing Collateral

US-based, Top 1% Upwork designer and art director. I create high-impact paid ads, standout branding, and marketing collateral—blending taste with speed to deliver campaigns and brand systems that perform as beautifully as they look. 🏢 Experienced in-house, agency, DTC and B2B 📝 Full project management from concept to delivery 💬 Clear, proactive communication 📈 Strategic, data-driven approach for maximum impact 🤖 Diverse skillset: photo direction, video design, and generative AI 🚀 Thrive on creative problem-solving and pushing boundaries With over a decade of blending aesthetics with strategy, I deliver innovative visual solutions tailored to each client's unique needs. I consistently drive results by staying ahead of consumer trends and using the latest digital tools and technologies. My multidisciplinary expertise spans: ↳ Brand Design: brand refresh, logos, visual identity, color palettes, typography, brand guidelines, and asset libraries ↳ Advertising & Marketing: ideation, campaign development, social media design, advertising, pitch decks, email, and digital marketing creative ↳ Content Creation: branded photoshoots, product photography, moodboards, set design, art direction, motion graphics, and video production Whether leading creative teams, providing full-service art direction, or creating my own design, I consistently elevate brands by pushing creative boundaries and maximizing impact. My approach prioritizes: ✨ Collaborative partnerships with clear communication ✨ Data-driven strategies for measurable ROI ✨ Comprehensive project management from concept to execution If you want a creative partner who can embed with your team, protect your brand, and move work forward fast, let’s connect.

🇺🇸Brooklyn, United States$100/hr100% JSS4.98 (15)Since Jul 2023

Earnings and projects

MRR
$371

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#89,905 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#13,090 / 62.1k
Revenue, last 30 days
$0

Last 6 months: $2.2k

Total earnings
$133k

Billed in all: $139k

World#27,662 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#6,036 / 62.1k
Per project
$2.3k

$445 in the last 6 months

World#68,537 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#11,494 / 62.1k
Projects, last 6 months
5
60% fixed40% hourly
World#41,746 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#5,872 / 62.1k
Projects in all
57

Across 59 contracts

49% fixed51% hourly
World#53,505 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#8,169 / 62.1k

Earnings, last 30 days

$139kNothing earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$136k$138k$140k$142kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 16% in Illustration

Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

  1. #140Sales & Marketing Collateral527 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #62Top 27%
  2. #318Digital Design1,758 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #71Top 18%
  3. #345Advertising Design1,400 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #65Top 25%
  4. #408Art Direction1,623 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #124Top 25%
  5. #566Banner Ad Design3,314 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #52Top 17%
  6. #608Email Design2,188 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #108Top 28%
  7. #722Infographic3,444 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #127Top 21%
  8. #725Brand Identity & Guidelines3,286 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #125Top 22%