North East Freelance Network

Freelance Directory

Browse our freelance directory to tap into local talent. All listings have been manually checked and vetted to ensure quality and relevance.

Ross Pichler

Ross Pichler

  • Design
  • Paid Social Media
  • Photography

I'm a multi-disciplined graphic designer, illustrator and photographer with over 20 years experience working on a variety of large-scale campaigns and projects.

Ideal Client
Arts and Culture, Health and fitness, Sport
Ideal Project
Branding and logo design, Infographic design, Photography
Contract type

Hourly, Daily, Retainer

Ryan the Designah

Ryan the Designah

  • Design

Hello hello! My real name is Ryan Stewart and my goal with my work is to support ethical businesses who want to make a positive difference in this world, using my creative design skills 🙂

Ideal Client
Small local business, eco minded, looking to make a positive change
Ideal Project
Brand package and promotional assets, £200-400 budget, 1-2 months
Contract type

Project

Helen Richardson-Harris

Helen Richardson-Harris

  • Admin/Operations
  • Design
  • Email
  • Project Management

I'm adaptable, highly organised with a keen attention to detail. I have background in Admin, Business Analysis, Creative, Design and have used a wide range of IT packages.

Contract type

Hourly, Daily

Helene Castel

Helene Castel

  • Admin/Operations
  • Business
  • Design
  • Email
  • Project Management

Your Virtual assistant and Website design Partner. You hate Admin? I love it. You hate WordPress? I love it too. Get in touch!

Ideal Client
Small business | Professional | Coach | Ready to scale
Ideal Project
Admin tasks | PA & EA support | Website built & revamp | WordPress
Contract type

Hourly, Retainer

Tom Quibell

Tom Quibell

  • Design
  • Photography

Background in Photojournalism and Documentary Photography with a MA from the University of the Arts London. Based in Newcastle, available for all types of photographic work.

Contract type

Hourly, Daily

Joe Gill

Joe Gill

  • Design

Graphic Designer, specialising in brand, print and animation. Ask me for ideas

Contract type

Project

Lawrence Canning

Lawrence Canning

  • Design

I'm Lawrence, a creative designer with over 20 years industry experience. I provide graphic design, branding, illustration and Web development services.

Ideal Client
Medium to large
Ideal Project
Exhibition design, Illustration, Web development
Contract type

Project

Carys Price

Carys Price

  • Design

I'm a freelance illustrator with a passion for storytelling and character design. I work digitally across both editorial and advertising. My work is bold, playful & fun.

Ideal Client
advertising, editorial or publishing, big or small clients.
Ideal Project
Poster design, packaging, book covers etc.
Contract type

Project

Richard M M

Richard M M

  • Design
  • Video Production

Lazerray Motion is Richard, based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK. • BA in Media Production (Video & New Media) from University of Sunderland. • 10+ years experience in design and digital roles.

Ideal Project
Explainers, educational content, mixed media, talking heads, social.
Contract type

Hourly, Daily, Retainer

Jordan Robinson

Jordan Robinson

  • Design

I am a dedicated and imaginative creative, who embraces learning new software, methods and technologies. I thrive in collaborative team environments while also excelling in independent work. I have 7 years of industry level graphic design, videography and product design experience. My varied skill set, allows me to work on a whole range of briefs, that utilise a combination of mediums and media. I am currently seeking new clients to work with, on a remote basis.

Contract type

Hourly, Daily

Richard

Richard

  • Design

Founder of Forming Essentials, creating impactful solutions for clients and their audiences. I work independently and partner with brands and agencies.

Contract type

Project

Jen Tran

Jen Tran

  • Design

Experienced Illustrator and Designer, skilled in both traditional and digital techniques, with a strong portfolio of collaborations with top brands, including Nike and END.

Contract type

Hourly, Daily, Retainer

Phillip Reynolds

Phillip Reynolds

  • Design

We produce creative work with speed and momentum. We partner with new and established businesses to create brands that stand out & tells a story through a range of creative disciplines.

Contract type

Project

Lee Hutchinson

Lee Hutchinson

  • Design

Creative designer with 15+ years’ experience which I am looking help others. Experienced with working with well-established brands as well as smaller companies over various design disciplines.

Ideal Client
Someone who needs to stand out and be noticed through their branding
Ideal Project
Branding for start-ups or SME including website design
Contract type

Hourly, Daily, Retainer

Aaron Moody

Aaron Moody

  • Design

Digital designer specialising in web, product and brand design within the tech startup industry

Ideal Client
Tech startup looking to enhance their brand and enable growth
Ideal Project
Early stage startup needing a brand refresh and marketing website
Contract type

Daily, Retainer

Harry Ronchetti

Harry Ronchetti

  • Design

Hey, I'm Harry, a Freelance Product Designer & Software Engineer. I deliver the most value to clients when I audit websites/software/apps and redesign solutions for rapid growth/marketing investment

Ideal Client
My most effective projects are usually with ambitious startups
Ideal Project
Website/Software/App UX Audit and redesign (and build, if needed!)
Contract type

Daily, Retainer

Alex Williams

Alex Williams

  • Design

Brand identity designer helping small businesses and entrepreneurs take their brand to the next level

Ideal Client
Creatives | Food & Drink | Wellness | Fun Brands
Ideal Project
Brand Identity | Graphic Design
Contract type

Project

John Blakeman

John Blakeman

  • Design

Interior designer with 10 years experience in private residential, hospitality and commercial design. Primarily working with pub chains, independent bars, restaurants and hotels.

Ideal Client
Hoteliers, independent startup business in need of interior expertise
Ideal Project
Hospitality venues, restaurants and bars of any size
Contract type

Project

Sharon Armstrong

Sharon Armstrong

  • Design

I’m a freelance graphic designer and illustrator with over 20 years experience, specialising in branding, print design, infographics and bespoke illustrations.

Ideal Client
Small & Large Businesses / Arts & Heritage / Charities
Ideal Project
Branding, Print Design, Infographics, Bespoke Illustrations
Contract type

Daily, Retainer

  • Content & Copywriting
  • Design
  • Organic Social Media

Marketing freelancer with an eye for detail and fondness for creativity. Experience in B2C & B2B roles. Social media, blog content, design, proofreading, web copy… you name it, I’ve probably done it!

Ideal Client
Smaller businesses, start-ups or other freelancers
Ideal Project
Designing branded materials to showcase your business.
Contract type

Hourly

Sarah Rose

Sarah Rose

  • Admin/Operations
  • Data & Analytics
  • Design
  • Email
  • Events
  • Project Management
  • Strategy & Planning
  • Other

Virtual Assistant Services supporting the charity sector and purpose-led business owners to maximise their productivity and impact.

Ideal Client
Small, purpose-led business/Charity/Freelancers working in the charity sector
Ideal Project
Project management, administration tasks, process development
Contract type

Hourly, Daily, Retainer, Project

Joy-Louise Robinson

Joy-Louise Robinson

  • Design

Freelance graphic designer, illustrator and artist with over 8 years of industry experience. Founder of illustration based business Felicity & Ink.

Contract type

Hourly, Daily, Retainer

Hannah Miller

Hannah Miller

  • Design

Fashion design and garment technology graduate, I am a passionate individual with skills to support the progression of a fashion based project/ brand; including research, design and production.

Ideal Client
I am open to help anyone within the Fashion Industry.
Ideal Project
Research, garment design, production, garment specifications.
Contract type

Hourly, Daily

Beccy Owen

Beccy Owen

  • Design

A friendly pending B-Corp design studio, creating work that makes the world a better place. Our creativity can supercharge your marketing, bring your brand to life and help you fulfil your purpose.

Ideal Client
Arts / Culture / Health / Education / Environment / Charity / Business
Ideal Project
Brand Identity, Graphic Design
Contract type

Project

Kimberley Rumble

Kimberley Rumble

  • Design

Freelance Graphic Designer specialising in design for print marketing (magazines, catalogues), digital marketing (emails, social media graphics) and branding.

Ideal Client
Fashion/beauty/lifestyle, retail or e-comm, small & large businesses
Ideal Project
Print and editorial projects or digital marketing campaign graphics
Contract type

Daily, Retainer

Amo .

Amo .

  • Design
  • Strategy & Planning
  • Other

🚀 Design thinking innovation consultant | 🎯 Expert in Digital Strategy | 🎲 Serious Game Developer 📱iOS app developer | ⭐ Free 30-min discovery session. ** DM me on Twitter OR message me to Book your Free 30 min discovery session ** Services: ✅ 2 hour Strategy Sprints for founders ✅ 2 hour Problem Framing workshop ✅ Design thinking workshops ✅ User experience review ✅ Free customer sales funnel review ✅ iOS app development (Swift) ✅ Serious Game Development (Analog only)

Ideal Client
SMEs with 1-20 employees with a turnover of £5K – £30K p/a with a business challenge or problem they need to fix.
Ideal Project
Reviewing business model and marketing strategy. Design and publish a mobile app.
Contract type

Daily, Retainer, Project

Dave Head

Dave Head

  • Business
  • Data & Analytics
  • Design
  • Email
  • Organic Social Media
  • Paid Social Media
  • Photography
  • PPC
  • Product Marketing
  • SEO
  • Video Production
  • Web Design & Development

We’re Northern Designers, a creative agency located in the heart of the North East. We pride ourselves on delivering unique and professional solutions in web design, digital marketing, and photography.

Ideal Client
Small to Medium-Sized Businesses, E-commerce Businesses, Startups, Freelancers.
Contract type

Hourly, Daily, Retainer, Project

Lynton Wall Palmer

Lynton Wall Palmer

  • Brand & Product
  • Design
  • Product Marketing
  • Web Design & Development

I'm a multi-disciplinary creative living in Newcastle. I have 13 years’ experience working across brand, digital, and shopper marketing – for small brands, big brands, and everything in between.

Ideal Client
Brands, business, or agencies of any size
Ideal Project
Visual identities, brand toolkits, marketing campaigns and collateral, websites
Contract type

Hourly, Daily, Retainer

Ellen Boyle

Ellen Boyle

  • Content & Copywriting
  • Design
  • SEO
  • Web Design & Development

Freelance copywriter, content strategist and web designer. Co-owner of Content By The Sea, a husband and wife team. Passionate about digital accessibility and inclusive communication. Autistic. Writer of a weekly newsletter about mental health for the chronically online.

Ideal Client
B2B organisations requiring content strategy to improve rankings and generate leads. Small businesses looking to invest in accessible, SEO-forward websites.
Ideal Project
Retainer content writing projects focusing on SEO, including but not limited to, long-form guides, whitepapers and case studies. Small and medium business and charity website design projects.
Contract type

Daily, Retainer, Project

Jo Lamoureux

Jo Lamoureux

  • Design
  • Other

Jo Lamoureux is a sculptor specializing in handbuilt ceramic sculptures. She holds a BA in Glass and Ceramics and an MA in Fine Art from the University of Sunderland. Now a full-time artist and business owner.

Ideal Client
My ideal client is a small to mid-sized independent retailer, gallery, or interior design studio seeking unique, handcrafted ceramic lighting and decor.
Ideal Project
My ideal project is a commission for a boutique hotel, high-end retailer, or gallery seeking bespoke ceramic lighting and sculptural homewares.
Contract type

Project

Charlotte Cabrie

Charlotte Cabrie

  • Design

I’m an illustrator and designer who likes to make bold, playful visuals. I combine digital and traditional techniques to create work that’s both contemporary and timeless. My designs are inspired by 1970s aesthetics, vintage print processes, and organic patterns.

Ideal Client
Advertising, editorial, and publishing clients—big or small—who value storytelling, texture, and nostalgia in their visual identity.
Ideal Project
Editorial, publication, poster design, and branding are my strengths. I'm also excited about working on a series, whether it's a print pattern collection or an animation.
Contract type

Daily, Retainer, Project

Emily Cauchi

Emily Cauchi

  • Design
  • Organic Social Media
  • Paid Social Media
  • Web Design & Development

I’m Em, a Freelance Designer with experience in web design, branding, print, and social media. I also run PotatoeGraphics, my Etsy shop, where I design and sell stickers, coasters, and bookmarks. Whether for business or creativity, I love bringing ideas to life through design!

Ideal Client
Businesses of any size, from startups to large-scale companies. While I’ve worked with clients in maritime, sexual wellness, marketing, and music, no industry is off-limits—I thrive on adapting designs to fit any brand’s needs.
Ideal Project
My ideal project involves designing impactful social media assets, both static and animated. I also specialise in branding and web design, with a passion for building strong visual identities that support long-term brand growth.
Contract type

Hourly, Daily, Retainer, Project