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Olena S.

Olena S.

Product Designer | Brand Strategy & Visual Storytelling | Packaging

I transform deep meanings and complex ideas into premium physical products that resonate emotionally. With 8 years of experience in graphic design and brand strategy, I go beyond just visuals. I specialize in end-to-end conceptual product development: from defining a brand’s core philosophy and creating unique illustrations to engineering complex packaging and preparing production-ready files. My Approach: I focus on the entire lifecycle of a product. My background as a founder of a mission-driven brand allows me to understand both the creative and business sides of a project. I don't just deliver a design, I create a functional system that works for the manufacturer and the end user. What I do: • Product Development: I design physical goods like wooden toys, puzzles, and interactive kits. I handle everything from the initial concept to the technical blueprints for laser cutting and production. • Packaging Engineering: I create logical, minimalist packaging that ensures a premium unboxing experience and keeps all components organized. • Visual Storytelling: I develop characters and narratives that give products a deeper purpose. • Brand Strategy: I help brands define their message and translate it into a cohesive visual identity across all physical and digital touchpoints. • Technical Expertise: I provide production-ready files, optimized for printing and manufacturing. I understand materials like wood, textiles, and paper, ensuring that the final product looks and feels exactly as intended. I am interested in projects that value intentional design and high-quality execution. Whether you are launching a new product or refining an existing brand, I can help you move from a rough idea to a finished physical object. Let’s discuss your project!

🇺🇸Irvine, United States$70/hr100% JSS4.84 (15)Since Nov 2015

Earnings and projects

MRR
$8

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#173,619 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#22,752 / 62.1k
Revenue, last 30 days
$0

Last 6 months: $49

Total earnings
$12k

Billed in all: $12k

World#183,839 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#29,561 / 62.1k
Per project
$389

$49 in the last 6 months

World#206,626 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#34,175 / 62.1k
Projects, last 6 months
1
100% fixed0% hourly
World#128,092 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#16,472 / 62.1k
Projects in all
30

Across 31 contracts

61% fixed39% hourly
World#97,486 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#14,500 / 62.1k

Earnings, last 30 days

$11.9kNothing earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$11.6k$11.8k$12.0k$12.2kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 42% in 2D Art

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