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Sami Ul Haq R.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

$10/hr
5.0
2 jobs

๐ŸŽฌ Need a 2D Animator to Make Your Brand Story Unforgettable? I help businesses, content creators, and brands turn ideas into clean, expressive, and engaging animations that make an impact. From explainer videos to dynamic social content, I deliver visuals that tell stories and drive results. I specialize in 2D animation, video editing, and motion graphics that are designed to capture attention and elevate your brand's message. ๐Ÿ”ง Core Specialties I bring ideas, characters, and content to life with smooth, professional animation and editing across a variety of formats: ๐ŸŽฌ Explainer Videos & Full Production From script and storyboard to final video, I create clear, engaging explainer videos tailored to your product or service. โœ๏ธ 2D Animation & Character Work Smooth movement, expressive motion, and personality-packed characters for all kinds of animation needs. โš™๏ธ Motion Graphics & Branding Eye-catching text animation, icons, transitions, and logo reveals to give your brand a powerful visual identity. โœ‚๏ธ Video Editing & Post-Production Clean cuts, audio sync, color grading, and integration of animation or effects to create polished final videos. ๐Ÿ“ฑ Social & Bite-Sized Content Quick, scroll-stopping animations and edits for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and more. ๐Ÿค Why Partner With Me? All-in-One Creative Workflow: I handle both animation and editing, ensuring consistency and efficiency from start to finish. Flexible Production Support: Need help at just one stage (like storyboarding, editing, or final render)? I can jump in anywhere in the pipeline. Reliable Quality: Every project is delivered with attention to detail, clear communication, and on-time delivery. ๐Ÿงฐ My Daily Toolkit โœ… Adobe After Effects โœ… Adobe Premiere Pro โœ… Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop โœ… CapCut & Canva (for fast, clean social content)

  • 2D Animation
  • Video Animation
  • 2D Design
  • 2D Illustration
  • 2D Design & Drawings
  • 2D Art
  • 2D Game Art
  • Video Editing
  • Video Advertising
  • Video Design
  • Video Ad
  • Video Ad Campaign
  • 2D Logo Reveal
  • 2D Landscape Drawing
  • Promotional Video
Bisma R.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

$25/hr
5.0
5 jobs

๐Ÿ’ฌ ๐‚๐ฅ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐…๐ž๐ž๐๐›๐š๐œ๐ค: โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ"It has been fantastic working with Bisma! She has been so patient and accommodating, approached every round of feedback with kindness and understanding, and switly applied the requested amendments. We're very happy with the final results, and I can't recommend working with Bisma enough - she'll certainly be my go-to 2D animator for future projects! Thank you!!" ๐ŸŽฌ I help SaaS and app companies create high-converting SaaS explainer videos using UI animation, motion graphics, and 3D visuals. If your product is powerful but hard to explain, youโ€™re losing users, investors, and sales. I turn complex platforms into simple, engaging videos that improve onboarding, build trust, and drive conversions. From SaaS platforms to mobile apps, I create explainer videos, product demos, and walkthroughs that donโ€™t just look good, they explain, engage, and sell. โœจ What I specialize in: โ€ข SaaS explainer videos & product explainer videos โ€ข App explainer videos, demos & onboarding videos โ€ข UI animation & motion graphics for software products ๐ŸŽฅ Additional capabilities: โ€ข 2D animation & character animation โ€ข 3D product videos & 3D animation โ€ข Lottie & GIF animations for web and apps โš™๏ธ How I work: โ€ข Clear communication at every stage โ€ข Structured process (script โ†’ storyboard โ†’ animation) โ€ข Multiple revisions until youโ€™re fully satisfied โ€ข On-time delivery with attention to detail ๐Ÿ“ˆ Results clients see: โ€ข Increased conversions โ€ข Faster user onboarding โ€ข Better investor understanding ๐Ÿ“ฉ Letโ€™s discuss your product. Iโ€™ll help you turn it into a clear, high-converting explainer video. โœ… 10+ years creating 3D content for global brands (LEGO, Heinz, MasterCard). Delivering production-ready animation, characters & product visuals that engage audiences and drive results. As a 3D Animation Expert and Visualization Specialist, I lead a dedicated team of artists through the full 3D pipeline, from concept sculpting to animation and final rendering. My focus is on providing tailored, high-quality solutions that meet your project needs with precision, creativity, and efficiency. ๐ŸŽฏ What I Deliver 3D Character & Creature Design โ€“ sculpting, retopo, rigging, texturing, animation Architectural Visualization โ€“ interiors, exteriors, walkthroughs Product Animation & Motion Graphics โ€“ compelling visuals for marketing & advertising Lighting, Rendering & Texturing โ€“ photorealistic or stylized results for any medium ๐Ÿ›  Tools & Pipeline Expertise Blender | Maya | ZBrush | Houdini | Unreal Engine | Twinmotion | Adobe Suite | Nuke With this robust toolkit, I streamline production and ensure that your project is not just delivered on time, but at studio-level quality. ๐ŸŒ Trusted by Global Clients Iโ€™ve had the privilege of collaborating with LEGO, MasterCard, Unilever, Heinz, KISS USA, and contributing to national projects such as the visualization of national main port harbors. These collaborations reflect my ability to handle projects of all sizes and complexities. โญ Client Testimonials โ€œFiras delivered a complex project on time, with minimal hand holding. Excellent communication. Would definitely work with him again!โ€ โ€“ 5 figures project โ€œOne of my best experiences in 15 years on Upwork. VERY high quality, VERY quick, and an excellent attitude.โ€ โ€œFiras & Team is awesome, looking forward to a lot of awesome projects.โ€ ๐Ÿ“ฉ Ready to bring your vision to life? Whether you need a character brought to life, a product showcased in motion, or a large-scale 3D visualization, Iโ€™ll ensure itโ€™s delivered with impact, precision, and reliability. Letโ€™s make your project a success.

  • Adobe After Effects
  • Animation
  • Character Animation
  • Illustration
  • Video Animation
  • Instagram Reels
  • TikTok Video
  • YouTube Shorts
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Branding & Marketing
  • CapCut
  • Maxon Cinema 4D
  • Video Production
  • Brand Identity Design
  • Label & Packaging Design
Muhammad Akber A.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

$60/hr
4.8
151 jobs

At Rabbit and Carrot, we donโ€™t just create videos - we craft visual experiences that move audiences, elevate brands, and drive measurable impact. As the leading creative video production agency in the UAE, weโ€™ve earned the trust of Fortune 500 companies, global enterprises, and ambitious startups who rely on our expertise to bring their ideas to life through cinematic storytelling, stunning animation, and strategic creativity. From explainer videos that simplify complex technologies to brand films that stir emotion, product launches that captivate markets, and social media campaigns that go viral, every frame we produce is driven by clarity, craft, and conversion. With over two decades of creative direction and video production experience, Muhammad Akber Ali, Founder and Creative Director, leads a multidisciplinary team of designers, animators, storytellers, and strategists united by one mission to make your brand unforgettable. Our work goes beyond visuals; itโ€™s about strategic storytelling, blending motion, message, and marketing psychology to create videos that not only look beautiful but perform exceptionally. Whether youโ€™re a SaaS brand, a tech innovator, a luxury enterprise, or a global campaign, Rabbit and Carrot delivers world-class video content that transforms how audiences see, feel, and engage with your brand. โœจ Our Expertise Includes: Explainer Videos & Corporate Films Product Demos & App Walkthroughs Social Media Ads & Brand Launches Motion Graphics & 2D/3D Animation Investor & Promotional Videos At Rabbit and Carrot, every story we tell is crafted with passion, precision, and purpose designed to inspire trust, ignite emotion, and drive growth. Because when your story matters, it deserves to be told beautifully.

  • 2D Animation
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Animation
  • Slide Animation
  • Autodesk 3ds Max
  • Explainer Video
  • 3D Animation
  • Video Production
  • Short Video Ad
  • Social Video Marketing
  • Whiteboard Animation
  • Video Editing
  • Visual Effects
  • Videography
  • Animated Explainer
Sidra A.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

$33/hr
4.8
418 jobs

๐ŸŽฌ ๐—š๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐˜๐˜€ ๐—ณ๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—น ๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ฒ ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐—ป'๐˜ ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—บ ๐—พ๐˜‚๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ธ๐—น๐˜† ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ด๐—ต. If your SaaS platform, software product, mobile app, or startup solution is difficult to explain in the first 30 seconds, you're likely losing potential customers, investors, and users before they fully understand your value. A professionally crafted Explainer Video and Animated Video can simplify complex ideas, communicate your unique value proposition, and increase engagement. The right Explainer Video helps potential customers understand your solution faster, while an engaging Animated Video keeps them interested and motivated to take action. ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜'๐˜€ ๐˜„๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—œ ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฝ. I specialize exclusively in Explainer Video production, Animated Video creation, SaaS Explainer Video content, App Demo Videos, Product Explainers, and UI Animation designed to simplify complex products, increase engagement, improve onboarding, and drive conversions. Unlike general video editors, I focus on technology products, software platforms, mobile apps, and SaaS businesses that need a strategic Animated Video or Explainer Video solution backed by clear visual communication, compelling storytelling and modern motion design. Every Animated Video is crafted to help businesses communicate value faster, strengthen user understanding, and drive measurable results. ๐Ÿš€ ๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—œ ๐—–๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ ๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐—ฎ๐—ฆ ๐—˜๐˜…๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ฉ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ผ๐˜€ โœ” SaaS Product Explainers โœ” Software Demo Videos โœ” Platform Overview Videos โœ” Customer Journey Explainers โœ” Feature Showcase Videos โœ” Product Launch Videos โœ” Startup Pitch Videos โœ” Conversion-Focused SaaS Videos ๐—”๐—ฝ๐—ฝ ๐——๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ผ & ๐—ข๐—ป๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฉ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ผ๐˜€ โœ” Mobile App Demo Videos โœ” App Store Preview Videos โœ” User Onboarding Videos โœ” Feature Walkthrough Videos โœ” Product Tutorials โœ” UI Showcase Videos โœ” Product Adoption Videos โœ” User Education Videos ๐—จ๐—œ ๐—”๐—ป๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป & ๐— ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐——๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ป โœ” UI Animation โœ” Dashboard Animation โœ” Mobile App Animation โœ” Website UI Motion Graphics โœ” Interactive Product Demonstrations โœ” Lottie Animation โœ” GIF Animation โœ” Micro Interaction Animation ๐— ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—š๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐˜€ & ๐—”๐—ป๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป โœ” 2D Explainer Videos โœ” Motion Graphics Animation โœ” Infographic Animation โœ” Character Animation โœ” Whiteboard Animation โœ” Kinetic Typography โœ” Social Media Motion Content โœ” Marketing Video Animation ๐Ÿฏ๐—— ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐˜ ๐—ฉ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜‡๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป โœ” 3D Product Animation โœ” SaaS Product Visualization โœ” Device Mockup Animation โœ” Product Presentation Videos โœ” Promotional 3D Motion Graphics โœ” Product Reveal Videos ๐—–๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ฒ ๐—ฉ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ผ ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป โœ” Script Writing โœ” Storyboarding โœ” Voiceover Coordination โœ” Sound Design โœ” Background Music Selection โœ” Animation Production โœ” Final Video Editing โœ” Multi-Platform Delivery ๐—ช๐—ต๐—ผ ๐—œ ๐—ช๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ ๐—ช๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต โœ… SaaS Startups โœ… Software Companies โœ… Mobile App Founders โœ… AI & Tech Startups โœ… B2B SaaS Platforms โœ… Fintech Companies โœ… Healthcare Technology Companies โœ… Agencies & Marketing Teams โœ… Venture-Backed Startups ๐—ง๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—น๐˜€ & ๐—ฆ๐—ผ๐—ณ๐˜๐˜„๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ Adobe After Effects Cinema 4D (C4D) Blender Moho Adobe Premiere Pro Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Figma LottieFiles Adobe Media Encoder ๐—ช๐—ต๐˜† ๐—–๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐˜€ ๐—–๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ผ๐˜€๐—ฒ ๐— ๐—ฒ โœ” SaaS & Software-Focused Expertise โœ” Conversion-Oriented Storytelling โœ” Modern UI Animation Techniques โœ” Strong Understanding of User Experience โœ” Clear Communication Throughout Production โœ” Strategic Product Positioning โœ” Fast Turnaround Times โœ” High-Quality Motion Design โœ” Long-Term Creative Partnership ๐— ๐˜† ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐Ÿ” Product Discovery & Research ๐Ÿ“ Script Development ๐ŸŽจ Storyboarding & Visual Planning ๐ŸŽ™ Voiceover Coordination ๐ŸŽฌ Animation & Motion Design ๐Ÿ”„ Feedback & Revisions ๐Ÿš€ Final Delivery & Export Every project is built around one goal: helping your audience understand your product faster through a compelling Explainer Video and take action sooner. Whether you need an Animated Video to showcase a SaaS platform, mobile app, product or service, I create engaging visual stories that simplify complex ideas, increase user engagement and drive conversions. ๐—ฆ๐—˜๐—ข ๐—ž๐—ฒ๐˜†๐˜„๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐˜€ SaaS Explainer Video, SaaS Animation, Software Explainer Video, App Explainer Video, Product Demo Video, SaaS Product Video, UI Animation, Motion Graphics Designer, Animated Explainer Video, Lottie Animation, GIF Animation, Onboarding Video, Product Walkthrough Video, Startup Explainer Video, Tech Explainer Video, Mobile App Video, Dashboard Animation, Website Animation, 2D Animation, 3D Product Animation, Character Animation, Whiteboard Animation, Infographic Animation, After Effects Expert, Motion Designer, SaaS Marketing Video, App Demo Video, Product Showcase Video, Software Demo Video, B2B SaaS Video, Conversion Focused Video, Tech Startup Video.

  • 2D Animation
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Animation
  • Character Animation
  • Animated Explainer
  • Motion Graphics
  • Explainer Video
  • SaaS
  • FinTech
  • Video Production
  • Promotional Video
  • UI Animation
  • 3D Animation
  • 3D Product Animation
  • Lottie
  • AI Video Generation
  • AI Content Creation
  • AI Text-to-Speech
  • Marketing Video
  • Maxon Cinema 4D
Syed Dilawar Ali Z.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

$10/hr
5.0
16 jobs

Most people define themselves by job titles. I donโ€™t โ€” because Iโ€™ve worked across sales, customer support, and small team leadership, and the real work was always the same: keep people moving forward without things breaking in between. Iโ€™ve worked in sales environments where I wasnโ€™t just passing messages โ€” I was handling conversations end-to-end. Understanding the customer, dealing with hesitation, following up properly, and closing without sounding pushy. A lot of that came down to timing, tone, and knowing how to keep things simple. On the operations side, Iโ€™ve worked with e-commerce workflows on Shopify where the job was the opposite: slow things down, fix errors, clean up communication, and make sure customers donโ€™t feel ignored when something goes wrong โ€” tracking issues, refunds, delivery delays, and order confusion. Iโ€™m currently rebuilding my Upwork profile and looking for long-term roles where I can take real ownership of customer communication, sales support, and operations โ€” not just tasks, but outcomes. Letโ€™s connect and make your business operations run like clockwork while keeping your customers happy and engaged.

  • Sales
  • Project Management
  • Appointment Setting
  • Outbound Sales
  • Business Development
  • Online Chat Support
  • Email Support
  • Customer Service
  • Administrative Support
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Customer Support
  • Ecommerce Support
  • Shopify
Sabeen A.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

$20/hr
4.8
21 jobs

What if your graphic designs could outstand your competitors? Imagine how your graphics could 10X your Sales completely. Graphics is like the grandma of all business. Now I know it sounds stupid, but it is the mother of all mothers. Are you getting me? A GOOD GRAPHIC IS WORTH A THOUSAND THAN WORDS Graphic design can influence your customersโ€™ minds through his graphics ability, as Picasso had done in the past. Whatโ€™s the one thing you would avoid in your graphics? 1: Clutter of colors 2: Not creating a versatile Design 3: Low - Quality artwork 4: Ignoring current trends Did you notice I mentioned one thing above but stated 4 things below...Right. Why? Because each of the problems I shared comes at the top and will bounce back your customersโ€ฆif youโ€™re running a business. If you need more impressions on your design, message me. If you are struggling to gain customers' attention, I can probably help by creating appealing designs. Who am I? My name is Sabeen Umair. My clients call me Picasso because my graphics are a complete story in themselves and urge people to have a look at the product by clicking it. If any of that sounds like what you need, message me. MY PROMISE TO YOU! I do not promise to get you sales as it also involves other elements, but Being a graphic designer, I can assure you that a tremendous amount of traffic in your store is driven by my artwork. And indeed it does contribute to the number of sales as well. I don't work hard, but I work smart, and that is what I want to highlight in your business designs so the customers could get attracted to it. If that's what you consider important, as I do, then message me. One thing I can promise you, even in this market, is that I never ask my clients to judge me on my wins. I asked them to judge me on my losses because I have so few. Picasso of graphic design, Sabeen

  • 2D Animation
  • Animation
  • Illustration
  • Logo Animation
  • Graphic Design
  • Logo Design
  • Motion Graphics
  • Label Design
  • 3Design
  • Character Design
  • Rendering
  • 2D Logo Reveal
  • 3D Model

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