Clients Part 2

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15 essential places freelance graphic

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When deadlines are looming for graphic designers,

searching for new business can quickly fall to the bottom
of the list. You might feel secure with a steady stream of
work, but by keeping an eye on potential new clients, you
can cover your back and ensure an opportunity is never
missed.
WRITTEN BY:
ANTHONY WOOD
17 NOVEMBER 2016
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
SHILLINGTON
To help our Shillington graduates and entrepreneurial

friends in the design industry, here are 15 essential
websites to help freelance graphic designers find new
business:
1. Upwork
Long favoured by the freelance community, Upwork

offers its users a place in which to find more clients to
help fuel small business. From its unique pairing system,
which matches projects to candidates with the highest-
rated work, to its assurance of a wide variety of
opportunities and high pay, when it comes to connecting
with new clients, Upwork should definitely be on your list.
www.upwork.com
2. People Per Hour

People Per Hour promises to help its users “start small,
move fast and build up” through its profile and proposal
search. The WorkStream function enables all Job History
to be kept in one place – from message threads to briefs
and quotes – client communication is seamless. A rating
system allows users to be reviewed, which helps
encourage repeat business.
www.peopleperhour.com
3. OnSite.io
OnSite describes itself as a platform for quality, curated
freelancers, with no middleman and no percentage.
Offering a marketplace of freelance opportunities, users
are matched with jobs relevant to their skills, and only
“top quality talent” with proven client and agency
experience are approved – acting as a safeguard
between both designer and client.
www.onsite.io
4. YunoJuno
Pitched as “the future of work”, YunoJuno is an all-in-one
platform that connects clients to the “best freelancers in
town”. Primarily aimed at attracting “elite” designers, the
website’s hassle-free approach, includes its contract
freelancers having their invoices paid within 14 days of
issue, which means no more late payments and no more
chasing.
www.yunojuno.com
5. Elance
Soon to become part of the Upwork family, Elance offers
a community for creative freelancers looking to find work.
In addition to partnering a client with a designer, its
Enterprise feature can also connect large teams of
freelancers for collaborative working.
www.elance.com
6. Toptal
Toptal is a US-based company, offering the work of
designers to companies in need of freelance talent.
Stating a sole acceptance of “great freelancers” only, the
site boasts an array of internationally renowned
companies with which to build on-going working
relationships.
www.toptal.com
7. Freelancer
Seeking to pair small businesses with freelance
designers, Freelancer is currently one of the largest
outsourcing and crowdsourcing marketplaces on the
web. Connecting over 21million employers and
freelancers globally, from over 240 countries, regions and
territories, it’s a solid place to pick up projects and to
connect with potential clients.
www.freelancer.co.uk
8. Working Not Working

Connecting companies with the universe's most creative
creatives! That's the claim by Working Not Working, an
invite-only community of the best talent in the creative
industry. Roles include designers, illustrators, motion
designers and more. A really friendly resource trusted by

some of the world's biggest brands.
www.workingnotworking.com
9. Behance
A creation of Adobe, Behance is the leading online
platform for designers to showcase their creative work. It
offers companies the opportunity to explore talent on a
global scale, with social elements such as the ability for
commenting and ‘liking’ posts, as well as a jobs board.
Best of all, it’s completely free, and acts as an online,
visual CV.
www.behance.net
10. We Work Remotely

We Work Remotely offers a jobs site that isn’t restricted
by geographic area, which makes it particularly useful to
freelance designers looking for their next gig.
weworkremotely.com
11. iFreelance
Described as "the premier place for independent
professionals looking for freelance work", iFreelance is a
hub in which to meet small and large business owners
and sell your graphic design skills.
www.ifreelance.com
12. Project4hire
Project4Hire is a freelance marketplace that connects
hiring clients to professionals and contractors all over the
world. Clients post their project requirements and
freelancers send quotations or bids for the amount they
would charge to do the job or service. Clients can select
the freelancers of their choice at any time, and begin

working with them.
www.project4hire.com
13. SimplyHired
Simply Hired is a website and mobile app for online
recruitment. Although mainly targeted towards full-time
employment, it also presents an opportunity to discover
businesses that are seeking design support, helping you
to get that all-important first foot in the door.
www.simplyhired.co.uk
14. DesignCrowd
DesignCrowd is a community-based site that allows
businesses to post briefs out to its pool of creative
freelancers. Designers are invited to submit their ideas
for consideration, and then once selected can liaise
directly with the client on edits and feedback. Once work

is finalised, it can be downloaded straight from the site.
www.designcrowd.co.uk
15. Skills for Change

Not for $$$, but to boost creativity and design for a good
cause, Skills for Change is an online volunteering and
crowdsourcing platform that will leave you feeling warm
and gooey inside. Ok, so you won't necessarily get paid
but this feel-good community will give you the chance to
add new projects to your portfolio while giving something
back.
www.skillsforchange.com
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9/4/22, 4:28 PM 15 essential places freelance graphic designers can find new clients | Creative Boom

15 essential places freelance graphic

Image licensed via Adobe Stock

When deadlines are looming for graphic designers,

To help our Shillington graduates and entrepreneurial

Long favoured by the freelance community, Upwork

2. People Per Hour

8. Working Not Working

designers and more. A really friendly resource trusted by

10. We Work Remotely

freelance designers looking for their next gig.

the freelancers of their choice at any time, and begin

directly with the client on edits and feedback. Once work

15. Skills for Change

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