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Mubasher L.

Birmingham, United Kingdom

$30/hr
4.9
56 jobs

🎬 Our animation work has appeared on Netflix. Our clients include YouTube channels with 25M+ subscribers. And we've delivered 200+ projects across 7 years without missing a deadline. If you need 2D animation — anime, character series, explainer, whiteboard, commercial — done at a production level most freelancers can't reach, you're in the right place. I lead a team of 20+ in-house animators and artists. We don't outsource, we don't use templates, and we don't cut corners on keyframe work. What we specialise in: — Full anime & cartoon series production — 2D explainer and commercial animation — Frame-by-frame character animation — YouTube channel production partnerships — Storyboarding, character design & animatics Typical projects: $500–$5,000+ Series and long-term partnerships: let's talk. 📩 Message me with your brief and I'll respond within 30 minutes

  • 2D Animation
  • Traditional Animation
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Toon Boom Harmony
  • VideoScribe
  • Whiteboard Animation
  • Animation for Kids
  • Anime
  • Character Animation
  • Video Animation
  • Explainer Video
  • 3D Rigging
  • Social Media Content Creation
  • Social Media Management
  • Marketing
Abhishek J.

Mumbai, India

$10/hr
5.0
22 jobs

Bringing Stories to Life for 15+ Years Hi, I’m Abhishek, Founder & Creative Director at Skyrocket Toons — a professional 2D animation studio with over 15 years of hands-on experience in creating visually compelling and emotionally engaging animation for global clients. From vibrant kids’ rhymes to full-fledged 2D TV series, corporate explainer videos, and motion graphics, we deliver end-to-end animation services tailored to your audience, timeline, and brand identity.

  • 2D Animation
  • Animation
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Character Design
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Animation for Kids
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Flash
  • Cartoon Character
  • Character Animation
  • Flash Animation
  • Storyboard
  • Creative Direction
  • Digital Design
  • Computer Animation
Joseph P.

Clinton, New Jersey

$35/hr
5.0
15 jobs

I'm an animator, rigger and compositor experienced in working on productions ranging from TV, to video games and advertisements. Whether you're looking for extra support on your animation team, or need someone to help you with every step of the animation pipeline, I'd love to connect and work with you. - Proficient working with Toon Boom Harmony and the Adobe Suite, especially After Effects, Animate, Character Animator, and Photoshop - Background in 3D animation and modeling, including ZBrush and Cinema 4D - Experienced in leading and communicating with team members internationally

  • 2D Animation
  • Animation
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Character Animator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Character Design
  • Adobe Animate
  • Character Animation
  • Video Editing
  • Compositing
  • Illustration
  • 3D Modeling
Muhammad A.

Karachi, Pakistan

$20/hr
4.8
719 jobs

🎬 Top-Rated Animation Director | 600+ Projects | 97% Job Success | 500+ Clients Worldwide I'm a 3D Product Animation & 2D Animation specialist helping SaaS founders, e-commerce brands, and marketing agencies create high-converting animated videos. From 3D product animation and SaaS explainer videos to VSLs, motion graphics, Lottie animations, and whiteboard animations — I deliver broadcast-quality results that drive business growth and measurable ROI. 📈 Proven Results That Speak for Themselves: 🎬 $78M+ generated for clients through high-converting animated VSLs 📊 40% higher SaaS sign-ups with engaging SaaS explainer videos 🎯 30-50% more e-commerce conversions using 3D product animation & demo videos 👥 1.2M+ organic views generated through motion graphics campaigns ⭐ 97% Job Success Score | 600+ animations delivered across 50+ industries 🎬 What Makes Me Different: I don't just create animations — I create animations that convert. Every frame is crafted with your business goal in mind, whether that's more sign-ups, more sales, or more brand awareness. My passion is 3D product animation and photorealistic 3D modeling, but I'm equally expert in 2D animation, SaaS explainer videos, VSL production, Lottie animations, character animation, and motion graphics. 🛠️ MY ANIMATION SERVICES: DRIVING GROWTH ACROSS INDUSTRIES 🏆 HIGH-CONVERTING SPECIALTIES 🛍️ 3D Product Animation & 3D Modeling — Photorealistic renders, 360° views, and exploded view animations that boost e-commerce conversions 30-50% 🎬 Video Sales Letters (VSL) — Direct-response animated VSLs that turn viewers into buyers and increase revenue 📊 SaaS Explainer & App Explainer Videos — Simplify complex software, mobile apps, and SaaS platforms 📱 Mobile App Demo Videos — Animated walkthroughs and UI animations that increase user adoption 🎨 Whiteboard Animation & Doodle Video — Educational whiteboard explainer videos for any audience ✨ 2D/3D Motion Graphics & Lottie — Interactive web animations for websites, apps, and social media 💻 SOFTWARE & APP DEMONSTRATION 🖥️ Screencast Explainer Videos — Screen recordings with animated callouts and zoom effects 👨‍💻 Software Walkthrough Videos — Step-by-step guided tours of SaaS platforms and web apps 📹 Product Demo Videos — Polished demonstrations with professional editing and voiceover 🔄 Tutorial & How-To Videos — Educational content that reduces support tickets ⚡ UI/UX Feature Highlight Videos — Animated showcases of key software capabilities 📲 Onboarding Animation Videos — Engaging sequences that improve user retention and reduce churn 🎥 2D & 3D ANIMATION PRODUCTION ✨ Motion Graphics — Premium animations for commercials, brand campaigns, and social media 👨‍🎤 Character Animation — Cartoon, anime-style, and realistic character storytelling 🔷 Logo Animation & Brand Intros — Animated logo reveals and intro/outro for YouTube and social 💥 Kinetic Typography — Emotion-driven text animations for maximum audience impact 📈 Infographic Animation — Transforming complex data into compelling animated visual stories 🛍️ 3D PRODUCT ANIMATION & MODELING 🔩 Industrial Animation — Mechanical, assembly, CAD, and manufacturing process visualization 🏗️ Architectural Animation — 3D walkthroughs, real estate and interior design animation ⚕️ Medical Animation — Procedural, pharmaceutical, and scientific visualization 🖨️ 3D Printing Ready Models — Optimized STL/OBJ files for prototyping and manufacturing 💎 3D Product Rendering — Photorealistic renders for e-commerce, Amazon, and marketing 📢 SOCIAL MEDIA & ADVERTISING ANIMATION 📱 Instagram Reels & TikTok Ads — Vertical animated content optimized for engagement ▶️ YouTube Pre-Roll Ads — Animated bumper ads and skippable YouTube ad animations 🛒 Amazon & E-commerce Videos — A+ content animations that reduce returns and boost sales 📣 Animated Social Media Ads — Platform-optimized ads for Facebook, LinkedIn, and Pinterest 🏢 INDUSTRIES I SERVE 🛒 E-commerce & Amazon | 🏠 Real Estate & Architecture | ⚕️ Healthcare & Medical 🎓 Education & eLearning | 💸 Finance & FinTech | 🎮 Entertainment & Gaming 📢 Marketing Agencies | 🤖 SaaS & Technology | 🏭 Manufacturing & Industrial ✅ MY PROVEN 5-STEP ANIMATION PROCESS 📝 Step 1: Strategy & Discovery — Deep dive into your goals, target audience, and key messages 🎨 Step 2: Storyboard & Style Frames — Visual planning and approval before production begins ✨ Step 3: Animation & Production — Frame-by-frame execution with regular progress updates 🔄 Step 4: Revisions & Refinement — Unlimited revisions until you are 100% satisfied 🚀 Step 5: Final Delivery & Implementation — All formats delivered and ready across platforms 💼 TOOLS & SOFTWARE After Effects | Blender | Cinema 4D | Maya | Premiere Pro | Illustrator | Photoshop Lottie | Rive | WebGL | Element 3D | Trapcode Suite | Duik Bassel | AI Workflows 📦 Formats: 4K/HD | Lottie JSON | GIF | WebM 📞 Message me now for a free consultation and custom quote.

  • 2D Animation
  • 3D Animation
  • Motion Graphics
  • Explainer Video
  • Adobe After Effects
  • 3D Product Animation
  • Video Sales Letter
  • SaaS
  • Whiteboard Animation
  • Character Animation
  • Blender
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Lottie
  • 3D Modeling
  • Screencasting Video
  • Medical Animation
  • Animated Explainer
  • Video Editing
  • Logo Animation
  • Motion Design
Saswata R.

Kolkata, India

$30/hr
5.0
165 jobs

Hello, I am Saswata, the 2D Creative Head at La2's Studio. Personally having 14+ years of success in the animation and design industry, La2's Studio is a team of focussed and skilled artists who have executed projects in various categories such as :- Children's Nursery Rhymes-Children's Learning Programs-Animated Explainer Videos-Promotional Videos-Children's Illustrations-Book covers-T-shirt Designs-Logo Designs. We have worked with several satisfied clients such as Wipro, Hewlett Packard, Happy Kids, Hazel Rabbit and hope you would be one of them too!

  • 2D Animation
  • 2D Design
  • Whiteboard Animation
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Illustration
  • Logo Design
  • Anime
  • Digital Art
  • Logo Animation
  • Adobe Flash
  • Graphic Design
  • Flash Animation
  • Drawing
  • Traditional Illustration
  • Caricature
Ayesha S.

Bahawalpur, Pakistan

$10/hr
4.9
15 jobs

WHITEBOARD ANIMATION + 2D ANIMATION and GRAPHIC DESIGNING EXPERT. My Services: ✅Colored/black&white animation video ✅Voice Over ✅Full HD 1080p quality ✅Background music ✅Add Logo. ✅Sound Effects ✅Exclusive 24/hours delivery available ✅Script writing ✅Unlimited Revisions GRAPHIC DESIGNING: ✅Brochure Design (Half-Fold, Bi-Fold, Tri-Fold, A4+A5 Brochures) ✅Flyer / Poster ✅Book Cover Design ✅Magazine Design ✅Company Profile ✅Business Card ✅Stationery Design ✅Social Media Posts ✅Image Editing ✅Background Removal I specialize in creating whiteboard animations that are perfect for explainer videos and instructional videos. My animation skills allow me to bring characters and stories to life, making them perfect for promotional videos and product demonstrations. I have worked on a wide range of projects for clients from various industries. I also have strong grip on Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe XD. Why you should hire me? ✔Affordable price. ✔Professional work. ✔Customer 100% satisfaction is my success. ✔Super-fast delivery. ✔Captivating whiteboard animation videos. I am confident that my skills and experience make me the ideal candidate for your whiteboard and 2D animation needs. Thank you for considering my services. Your satisfaction is important to us. If you have any question please feel free to contact us. ORDER NOW!

  • 2D Animation
  • Animation
  • Animated Explainer
  • VideoScribe
  • Whiteboard Animation
  • Illustration
  • Explainer Video
  • Doodle
  • Whiteboard Video
  • Video Animation
  • Graphic Design
  • Video Editing
  • Brochure Design
  • Company Profile
  • Background Removal

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