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Sam Flaherty

Creative Direction Designer, Adobe Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Web, Websites, Visual Design, Logo Design, eCommerce, eCommerce UI, Shopify Design, Logotype, Adobe, 

United KingdomToptal Member Since February 4, 2016

A veteran Toptal designer with nearly two thousand completed hours under his belt, Sam collaborates globally with like-minded clients such as Google, Citibank, Hugo Boss, YouTube, and Levi's to ensure clear and effective communication with their audiences. He has over 15 years of experience in the fields of graphic design, brand creation, digital design, and creative thinking.

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James Musgrave

Creative Direction Designer, Digital Design, Branding, Art Direction, UI Design, UX Design, Product Design, User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), Visual Design, Brand Design, App UI, Web Design, 

United KingdomToptal Member Since August 10, 2020

James is an award-winning designer with twelve years of experience and a core focus on brand, UI, and UX design. He has spoken at international design conferences for Google and Adobe. James's big-name clients include Birkenstock, Louis Vuitton, Paul McCartney, Penguin Books, and Universal Music.

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Matthew Clugston

Creative Direction Designer, Adobe Photoshop, After Effects CC, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Creative Suite, Branding, Logo Design, Adobe Illustrator, iOS, Android, UI Design, Mobile UI Design, UX Flows, 

United KingdomToptal Member Since September 11, 2015

An award winning designer and creative director with over 20 years of digital design and brand experience. Having worked with clients such as Coca Cola, Chanel, Selfridges, Coors, Channel 4, Toshiba, Cadbury's, Alianz, BT, and JCB, Matthew boasts a versatile skill set including design, motion graphics, production, and project management.

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Chris Paul

Creative Direction Designer, User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), Product Design, User Research, Journey Mapping, Information Architecture (IA), iOS App Design, Android App Design, Branding, 

United KingdomToptal Member Since September 23, 2020

Chris is a proven design leader and UX/UI expert. He drives innovation within businesses, employing user-centered methodologies to ensure the successful delivery of digital products to customers. With almost twenty years of experience, he has worked for a plethora of global brands and design agencies, delivering digital experiences to millions of customers across the world.

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Gustavo Fernandes

Creative Direction Designer, Adobe Creative Suite, Branding, User Interface (UI), Identity, Logo Design, Design Systems, Brand Design, Brand Identity, Visual Design, Data Visualization, UI Design, Logotype, 

United KingdomToptal Member Since April 22, 2022

Gustavo is a senior strategic designer and design director specializing in branding and identity. He has 14 years of extensive experience working with clients such as Nike, Adidas, BBC, F1, Eurosport, Apple, Mastercard, Microsoft, Xbox, and Aesop. Gustavo excels in overseeing and implementing digital and print marketing campaigns for brands from the most diverse sectors.

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Lee Harding

Creative Direction Designer, Adobe Illustrator, Branding, Corporate Identity, Web Design, User Interface (UI), User Experience (UX), Mobile App Design, Photoshop CC, 

United KingdomToptal Member Since June 28, 2016

Lee is an experienced London-based brand designer with a demonstrated history of working with clients in many different verticals. Lee's skills encompass strategy, brand naming, brand identity, UX, and UI. Lee is just as comfortable working as part of a team or entirely independently and is used to working remotely for clients and groups in various time zones.

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Gokhun Guneyhan

Creative Direction Designer, UI Design, Dashboard Design, eCommerce UX, Web, Android, iOS, eCommerce Design, SaaS Design, Principle, Wireframing, Mobile First, InVision, 

United KingdomToptal Member Since November 30, 2015

Gokhun is an interaction designer with several years of experience and a special interest and expertise in marketplace and wellness startups. He's worked with various US and UK startups as a contractor or freelancer. Throughout his career, he's done the entire project lifecycle, from user research and user testing to creating user flows, wireframes, UIs, and prototypes.

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Nassos Kappa

Creative Direction Designer, Sketch, InVision, Adobe Experience Design (XD), Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Product Design, UX Design, UI Design, Mobile Web, Responsive Layout, Web App UX, Responsive Web Design (RWD), 

United KingdomToptal Member Since January 18, 2021

Nassos is a sought-after product designer and design director with 20 years of experience in branding and interface design. He brings human-centered design from concept to validation and information architecture and from user experience to interface design and marketing, managing costs and risks. Nassos' multifaceted work is at the forefront of innovation, balancing design, technology, and digital culture to develop products and services that deliver positive social impact.

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Clarke Noone

Creative Direction Designer, Rapid Prototyping, WordPress, Personas, User Personas, User Flows, Wireframing, Branding, Adobe Creative Suite, UI Design, UX Design, Unity, Game Design, 

United KingdomToptal Member Since March 15, 2018

Clarke is a confident and experienced designer who comes from a traditional background in print design. Adapting his skillset to each new technological advancement through the years has given Clarke a well-rounded portfolio across UI/UX/VR/AR/animation and 3D design. With a passion for working on projects that aim to enhance the human experience ecologically, environmentally, and psychologically, Clarke brings a solid design sensibility to projects of any size and scale.

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Samuel Austin

Creative Direction Designer, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Sketch, Adobe Illustrator, Presentation Design, UI Design, Branding, Web Design, iOS, Visual Design, User Interface (UI), Web App Design, 

United KingdomToptal Member Since November 8, 2018

Samuel is a senior product designer specializing in fintech and Web3-based projects. Having worked with global advertising agencies for over a decade with clients like Adidas, O2, and Universal, Samuel has traversed roles such as art director, filmmaker, and senior creative lead before shifting into fintech. Recently, he's worked with blockchain startups to rapidly build and prototype applications that have raised several million dollars in funding.

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Craig Tuffs

Creative Direction Designer, Illustrator CC, Photoshop CC, InDesign CC, Figma, Art Direction, Branding, Event Branding, Brand Design, Brand Books, Web Design, User Interface (UI), User Experience (UX), 

United KingdomToptal Member Since September 14, 2022

Craig is a heavyweight creative director, having worked for global household brands for over 20 years covering tech, brand, creative strategy, print, and packaging. Passionate about creating impactful, timeless design solutions that shape brands and drive innovation. Always driven by data and user-focused, he has led global creative teams, driven major rebrands, shaped digital experiences for celebrities, and delivered world-class design solutions.

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Michael is an incredible designer, and has been a great fit for our project. He just gets it in a way that can’t be taught. My goal was to pay Toptal to find me a high quality designer for my project, and that is exactly what happened. It was easy. Being able to see the portfolio work on Toptal’s platform is what gave me the infomation I needed to choose Michael. I have nothing but good things to say about Toptal and am looking forward to using Toptal for other projects in the future.

Edward Daniel, Co-Founder

improvemygun.com

I've worked very closely with Martina for over a year and have to say she is one of the best people I have ever worked with. Instead of simply following instructions blindly, she thinks through the task at hand, becoming a thought partner to help with whatever the project may be. Besides being super talented at design, she possesses specific qualities that make her exceptional to work with given the fast paced nature of being a startup. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a talented, professional designer who doesn't need much direction to hit the ground running.

Sahil Khanna, Sr. Manager, Marketing

LeanTaaS, Inc.

Darko did a great job figuring out the user architecture for our concept, which led him to produce terrific wireframes. His knowledge of usability and design was a perfect match for the outside voice we needed to help jumpstart our project. We would certainly recommend him and work with him again in the future.

Rich Danker, Founder

Prose Market

Carlos has the unique talent of blending both quantitative and qualitative research to keenly identify UX challenges and opportunities. He thinks methodically, emphatically, and holistically to produce data-driven strategies and well-executed designs. Over the past 8 years of working with fully or partially distributed teams, Carlos manages working remotely far better than anyone I've encountered because of his strong communication and presentation skills. He is the first on my list the next time I need a UX designer.

Michelle Krogmeier, Project Manager

Union Station

Rafael is an amazing designer. His aesthetic sense is spot on, and he seems to be able to anticipate our needs before we even know what they are. He's taken the time to understand both our company and our clientele, and his solutions are consistently in-line with our values, interests, and our customers' needs. He delivers on time (if not earlier), works quickly, is well organized, and very effective. He's a pleasure to work with, and we're very happy to have found him through Toptal.

Ethan Brooks, CTO

Langlotz Patent & Trademark Works, Inc.

Toptal gave us access to the best designers out there. They’re not easy to find. Those designers integrated very quickly with our existing teams. They very quickly understood our business case and the value of our solution. Toptal really allowed us to focus on building the best possible product and save a lot of time on the typical administrative pains that goes with it -- specifically, finding the best talent. Toptal designers were very responsive, always online -- and that made life very easy for us. We have ambitious goals on how to grow the application and already Toptal has been a key contributor to that success.

Thierry Jakircevic, General Manager, Digital Solutions, Bridgestone Head Office, Tokyo

Bridgestone Corporation

We had an amazing experience working with our Toptal designer. In only two weeks, we accomplished what would've taken most companies 3 months to complete. We also enjoyed working with the Toptal team to make sure we were paired up with the right designer that would fit both our company culture and working style.

Ted Blosser, Head of Sales and Customer Success

WorkRamp

Dean blew us away. He ranks right up there as one of the top five designers of the hundreds I have worked with in the past. He listened, was totally professional, and came up with a 3D rotating cube design completely on his own. We didn't even ask for it, and yet it has become the centerpiece of our app and how users engage with it right off the bat. What he produced inspired all of us at Votify, and put us on track for launch and investor funding.

Michael Lawrence, Founder & CEO

Votify LLC

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Within days, we'll introduce you to the right creative director for your project. Average time to match is under 24 hours.
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