{"id":22359,"date":"2014-12-30T02:41:10","date_gmt":"2014-12-30T06:41:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/?p=22359"},"modified":"2015-03-01T20:36:35","modified_gmt":"2015-03-02T00:36:35","slug":"how-to-hire-freelancers-online-for-graphic-design-jobs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/2014\/how-to-hire-freelancers-online-for-graphic-design-jobs\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Hire Freelancers Online for Graphic Design Jobs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Need an illustrator for that children\u2019s book project? How about a graphic designer for your company\u2019s brochures? Think your logo needs some work?<\/p>\n

Hiring a freelance graphic designer<\/a> is easy\u2014if you have an idea where to look, where to go. If you don\u2019t, the entire process could turn into a disaster. With so many sites, it\u2019s simply impossible to check each and every one that comes up on the search pages when you Google for \u201cfreelance graphic designers.\u201d Not unless you\u2019re prepared to spend days and nights scouring the Internet. To hasten your search along\u2014and help you get faster results\u2014here are a few of the places you could go look into online.<\/p>\n

Artist Galleries<\/h2>\n

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Sites like Designhill<\/strong> offer galleries that showcase works from different creative professionals. With categories that run from banner ad design and logo design to calendar design, graphic design freelancers at Designhill<\/a> are as diverse in talent and skill as they come. Card design or invitation design, along with catalogue design, is also on the list. Logo and business card design, logo design as well as advertisement design and book cover design are also included.<\/p>\n

Talk to the designers. Strike up conversations and see if you and a particular designer would suit professionally to work on 1 to 1 projects. Free design consultations are also available. Take advantage of that perk while it\u2019s there. Offers like this don\u2019t exactly land at your feet every day.<\/p>\n

Online Portfolios<\/h2>\n

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From customizable fonts to a bevy of templates all with eye-catching designs and colors, online portfolios are a great way for you to really explore the many different kinds of design services that are available out there. If you\u2019re looking for a particular technique or style, this is your best bet. Browse portfolios until you find the artist that you think can deliver on the skill, talent and quality you want. <\/p>\n

Some creative portfolios that can host your work are Dunked, Portfolio Box and Subfolio.<\/p>\n

Some of these are for free while others offer pro-accounts with a host of features and perks at set monthly or yearly rates. <\/p>\n

Freelancer Sites<\/h2>\n

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One way to hire freelance graphic designers is to go to freelancer sites like Elance, Guru, Freelancer and Odesk. Start an account, post a job and watch the bids come in. That\u2019s how it works for most of these sites. Know the different account packages before you sign up, though. You might find yourself paying for monthly or annual fees for membership. If that\u2019s all right with you, then go ahead. But if you\u2019d rather not pay for those charges, then keep looking. <\/p>\n

Art Communities<\/h2>\n

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There are plenty of art communities online, with many niche sites specializing in a particular field or design type. However, one of the most famous art communities out there is DeviantArt. Yes, plenty of amateurs hang about the site. But it\u2019s also a great source to spot diamonds in the rough. If you\u2019re looking to hire a designer and aren\u2019t averse to a little training, take a gander at art communities. <\/p>\n

Clear Communication is Key<\/h2>\n

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These are just a few of the places online where you could find freelance designers<\/a>. When you do find the perfect designer, there\u2019s one thing you should absolutely remember: communication is key. Here are a few tips to help you pull that off: <\/p>\n

1. Be clear about what you want.<\/h3>\n

Don\u2019t leave the designer guessing. If you have very specific tastes, lay all that down in detail. Want a particular color? Note that down. Aiming for a particular vibe? Put that in the plan. <\/p>\n

2. Don\u2019t hold anything back. <\/h3>\n

Doing so might be compromise the success of the project. After all, if your designer doesn\u2019t know, then there\u2019s little to zero chance of him or her coming up with work that you\u2019ll like. Multiple revisions are a waste of your time both, and money, especially if you\u2019re under a working deadline. So make sure you give out a set of instructions that\u2019s detailed, accurate and doable. Go over portions of the plan with your designer to ensure that you\u2019re both on the same page, that your designer understands what you want to happen, and that you both share the project\u2019s creative vision. <\/p>\n

3. Be there every step of the way. <\/h3>\n

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If you think the designs could use a tweak or two, don\u2019t hesitate to say so. Better to check every detail of the project, at every stage, than leave everything in the hands of your designer. If you do, by the time you get back to the project, you\u2019ll likely find yourself dissatisfied with the results. So don\u2019t miss out on hiring the right candidates. Check out these sites. You\u2019re sure to find the artist you\u2019ve been looking for in no time. Just remember to practice clear communication with your designer for a successful turn-around<\/a> on the project.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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