Miguel V.
Creative Director for Lifestyle, Apparel & Outdoor Brands | 20+ Years
I'm a Creative Director based in Southern California with 20+ years of experience building brands in action sports, apparel, and lifestyle. I've led visual identity, brand strategy, and apparel graphics for brands ranging from established resorts like Mt. Bachelor to emerging cultural labels. My background in action sports gave me a deep understanding of how lifestyle brands need to communicate authentically, not just look good. I've worked across brand naming, identity systems, brand guidelines, apparel graphics, and creative direction for campaigns and product lines. If you're building or evolving a brand in the outdoor, apparel, or lifestyle space and need someone who actually understands the culture, let's talk.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 5 months active (since Jun 2026)
Last 6 months: $1.5k
$1.5k in the last 6 months
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 17% in 2D Illustration
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
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