Freelance Designer Directory

Connecting Toronto designers with the brands that need them.

Mark Serrano
knows
Lettering
Em Kalatzis
knows
Packaging
Nicola Hamilton
knows
Editorial Design
Cecily Carlyle
knows
Branding
Christopher Rouleau
knows
Sign Painting
Paul Twa
knows
Illustration
Doug Rodas
knows
Illustration
Marta Ryczko
knows
Branding
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How to hire a freelance designer

1 Figure out what your problem is – then get more specific

You know you need design help with your logo, website or something else. But rather than going to a designer and saying "please build this thing for me” it's more helpful for both parties to know why you need this done. Designers are problem solvers, so tell them them problems you’re having! The deeper you go on the problems you need to solve, the better a designer can help and come up with an informed and strategic design solution.

2 Estimate what impact this design will have on your business

When this project is done, how do you expect it to impact your business? Do you need a new website to increase sales? Social ads to reach new customers and increase conversions? Are you just getting started and need a whole new brand identity? Estimating the impact this work will have on your business - sales, customers, awareness, more traffic - helps you determine who to hire and gives you a starting point to figure out your budget.

3 Find a designer who knows your niche

Browse the profiles here and see who's worked on projects like yours. Looking for industry knowledge and strategic thinking (rather than aesthetics or vibes) will help you find a designer that understands how to connect with your audience in your niche. Once you've found the right fit, connect with them via their platforms and off you go!

We've created a place for freelance graphic designers and businesses to find each other. This new resource showcases top Toronto talent and makes perusing profiles a breeze. Brands can hire the perfect designer for their projects, and designers can showcase what they do best and who they can to do it for.

Our mission has always been to promote and champion Toronto graphic design. We've been supporting the Toronto design community for over a decade with online resources and events, and this new freelancer directory is another way we're connecting local design talent with the rest of the world. Spread the word!

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