Ekaterina T.
Creative Director & Designer | Packaging & Brand Identity Systems
Many founders face the same moment: the idea is strong, the product is real, but the brand still feels unclear or inconsistent. I help wellness, beauty, lifestyle, and expert-led brands translate their values, culture, and emotion into clear, production-ready brand systems that work commercially and hold together as the brand grows. Experience at a glance • 10+ years in design, including 8+ focused on brand identity & packaging • Clients across the US, Canada, Europe, Australia, MENA, and Asia • 75% of clients return or come through referral My role is to articulate who the brand truly is before the market tells it who to become, then translate that understanding into visuals that are intentional, tactile, and commercially viable. Rather than designing isolated assets, I build coherent systems that scale — helping brands launch, expand product lines, and communicate consistently across packaging, digital, and campaigns. What I Help With • Scalable Packaging Systems Creating cohesive designs for entire product families so new SKUs fit naturally into the brand’s visual architecture. • Production-Ready Packaging Full-service design for labels, boxes, and tubes, delivered as structured, factory-ready files that account for real-world print constraints. • Strategic Brand Identity Beyond a logo — developing the typography, color systems, and visual logic that allow brands to scale without losing their character. • Creative Direction for Launches Translating brand values into campaigns, digital assets, and product storytelling for go-to-market presentations. • Brand Guidelines Building the “source of truth” that keeps teams, partners, and future design work aligned. How I Work • Exploration & Strategy We start with your origin story, ambitions, and constraints. I research the competitive landscape and ask the right questions early so design decisions feel grounded. • Visual Development I define a clear visual direction, focusing on tactile and emotional resonance. Every choice, from typography to paper weight, is intentional and aligned with the brand’s voice. • Production-ready Delivery I design with the final product in mind. You receive clean, organized files ready for real-world production, with careful attention to materials, finishes, and print constraints. Valuable Perspective • Master’s degree in Architecture: I approach brands as systems, structurally sound and built to last • Strong print production knowledge: materials, finishes, and production constraints • Photography background: concepting, moodboards, and shoot direction • Journalism & writing experience: clear storytelling and rationale behind design decisions Client Context • Industries: Wellness, Food & Beverage, Beauty, Healthcare, Lifestyle, Expert-Led Brands • Clients across the US, Canada, Europe, Australia, MENA, and Asia • Experience with retail packaging, regulatory considerations, and production realities If you're building a brand meant to grow, and need clarity and structure to get there, I’d be happy to talk.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $5.9k
Billed in all: $120,724$121k
$591 in the last 6 months
Across 164 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 7% in Illustration
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
- #12Style Guide Development71 freelancers · 🇻🇳 #1Top 17%🇻🇳#1 of 1
- #90Print Marketing Materials635 freelancers · 🇻🇳 #2Top 14%🇻🇳#2 of 2
- #183Social Media Imagery1,915 freelancers · 🇻🇳 #3Top 10%🇻🇳#3 of 5
- #218Corporate Brand Identity2,351 freelancers · 🇻🇳 #1Top 9%🇻🇳#1 of 4
- #245Photo Manipulation3,230 freelancers · 🇻🇳 #10Top 8%🇻🇳#10 of 35
- #334Creative Direction2,705 freelancers · 🇻🇳 #2Top 12%🇻🇳#2 of 13
- #372Brand Identity & Guidelines3,286 freelancers · 🇻🇳 #2Top 11%🇻🇳#2 of 24
- #429Packaging Design3,825 freelancers · 🇻🇳 #2Top 11%🇻🇳#2 of 24