Are you looking to turn complex software, tech workflows, or brand stories into clear, visually engaging videos that capture attention and convert?
I’m a 2D Animator & Video Editor specializing in SaaS explainer videos, 2D animation, motion graphics, and professional video editing. I create engaging videos that simplify complex ideas, improve user onboarding, strengthen brand communication, and help businesses connect with their audience.
Whether you need a polished SaaS product demo, UI walkthrough, animated brand story, social media video, or dynamic motion graphics, I bring every frame together with purpose, creativity, and attention to detail.
🎯 What I Can Help You With:
• SaaS & Tech Explainer Videos – UI walkthroughs, product demos, software tutorials, and platform tours
• 2D Character Animation – Character-driven stories, mascots, marketing videos, and onboarding content
• Motion Graphics & Kinetic Typography – Engaging text animation, promotional videos, presentations, and ads
• Video Editing – Corporate videos, social media content, product videos, promotional content, and branded videos
• UI/UX Animation – App demonstrations, website interactions, product features, and software walkthroughs
• Logo Animation, Intros & Outros – Professional animated branding for your videos and digital content
• Process & Diagram Animation – Clear visual explanations for fintech, logistics, medical, technical, and business concepts
• AI-Led Walkthroughs & Voice-Synced Videos – Engaging product demonstrations and educational content
🛠️ End-to-End Production Process:
1. Discovery & Scriptwriting – Understanding your product, audience, and key message.
2. Storyboarding & Styleframes – Planning the visual direction and flow before animation begins.
3. Custom Illustration & Asset Creation – Creating visuals tailored to your brand instead of relying on generic templates.
4. Voiceover & Sound Design – Syncing professional voiceovers, sound effects, and music with the visuals.
5. 2D Animation & Motion Design – Bringing the story to life with smooth animation, transitions, and engaging motion.
6. Video Editing & Final Delivery – Polishing the final video and delivering it in the required formats, including 16:9, 9:16, and 1:1.
💻 Tools & Software:
• After Effects | Premiere Pro | Illustrator | Photoshop
• Blender / Cinema 4D – 3D assets and supporting visuals when required
• Figma / Adobe XD – UI asset extraction and product interface animation
Whether you’re a startup launching an MVP, a SaaS company explaining a complex product, or an established business creating marketing content, I can help you turn your ideas into professional, engaging, and conversion-focused videos.
👉 Have a project in mind? Send me your brief, script, or idea, and let’s bring your vision to life!
Adobe After Effects
2D Animation
Motion Graphics
Explainer Video
Video Animation
Animated Explainer
Character Animation
3D Product Animation
Logo Animation
Maxon Cinema 4D
Product Video
Adobe Illustrator
Blender
Adobe Photoshop
3D Modeling
Kinetic Typography
AI Video Generation
Graphic Design
SaaS
2D Logo Reveal
Ciaran A.
Bristol, United Kingdom
$50/hr
5.0
37 jobs
Animator, illustrator and post-production generalist with 12+ years of professional experience.
I’m what I like to call a “Creative Handyman”. I can easily jump between different styles, software and stages of production depending on what a project needs.
I specialise in:
🎬 2D animation & character animation
✨ Motion graphics & visual effects
🎨 Illustration & design
🧊 3D animation
🎞️ Video editing & compositing
⚙️ After Effects templates & motion graphics systems
🎮 Game animation & assets
I've worked on projects for Netflix, BBC Bitesize, Dungeons & Dragons, Logitech, Cartoon Network and Nvidia, as well as creating animation and content for YouTube channels with hundreds of millions of combined views.
Whether you need someone to animate an entire project from scratch, bring existing artwork to life, create a polished motion graphics package, or simply jump in and solve a tricky animation/post-production problem, I’m happy to get stuck in.
Have a project in mind? Send me a message and let's chat.
Animation
Adobe After Effects
2D Animation
Blender
3D Animation
Motion Graphics
Video Editing
Illustration
Motion Design
Animated Explainer
2D Illustration
3D Illustration
Junior T.
Birmingham, United Kingdom
$30/hr
5.0
15 jobs
Hello,
My name is Lance, Junior, I’m a professional animator based in Barcelona & Birmingham, United Kingdom. Specialising in 2D animation, digital illustration & Design (Motion graphic, Grahic design) I have over 10 years professional experience. Working for several design houses in the UK & I’m now working freelance helping clients realise their creative visions for their projects
Animation
2D Animation
Animated Cartoon
Graphic Design
2D Illustration
2D Art
Illustration
2D Design
Tom W.
Southport, United Kingdom
$50/hr
4.9
81 jobs
My name is Tom, I’m a highly skilled animator from the UK. I have over 10 years experience working in the industry, both as a freelancer and in full time employment for a highly reputable UK company.
I love to tell my clients' stories through 2d and 3d animation. This means first getting a really solid understanding of who you are and the message and tone of voice you want to convey, before developing a style that will really communicate what you're about.
Animation
Adobe After Effects
2D Animation
Maxon Cinema 4D
3D Animation
Motion Design
Adobe Premiere Pro
Motion Graphics
3D Modeling
Illustration
Sheldon S.
Swindon, United Kingdom
$40/hr
5.0
16 jobs
💎An expert in 2D Animation and Illustration with over 5+ years of freelance experience. I focus on trying to bring my expertise to every project, not only to produce the highest quality of work but to blow your audience away.
🌟WHAT I'M ABLE TO OFFER YOU🌟
✅Animation
✅Illustration
✅Storyboarding
✅Backgrounds
✅Character Design
👉 Cartoons and animations are just worlds that we create to be the greatest they can be, and all it takes is a lot of passion and a bit of know-how. I look forward to creating worlds with you! 🌎
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Animate
Animated Cartoon
Clip Studio Paint
Anime
Character Design
Illustration
Character Animation
Video Production
Video Editing
Background Filter
Flash Animation
Canan I.
Glasgow, United Kingdom
$30/hr
5.0
5 jobs
I'm a multi-disciplinary designer and illustrator with 5 years of professional experience specialising in branding, visual storytelling, and motion graphics. Based in the UK, I work with clients globally to bridge the gap between their vision and their audience through high-impact design. From initial concept to final execution, I take the lead on project management so you don't have to. Whether you need a cohesive brand identity or engaging animation, I deliver polished results with the clear, consistent communication you would expect from a dedicated professional.
Key Services:
Branding & Identity: Logos, typography, and full style guides.
Illustration: Custom digital art using Procreate and Illustrator.
Motion Graphics: 2D animation and social media video content.
Marketing Design: High-converting visuals for print and digital.
Technical Toolkit: Adobe Creative Suite (Ps, Ai, Id), After Effects, Procreate, Canva and Blender.
Animation
Illustration
Graphic Design
Visual Design
Brand Design
Brand Identity Design
Logo Design
Menu Design
Storyboard
Social Media Design
Social Media Graphic
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