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Tiffany L.

Richmond, Canada

$55/hr
5.0
27 jobs

I am a full time freelance 2D hand-drawn animator, specializing in anime and manga style works. I can produce broadcast quality animation as well as comics and game assets. For larger projects, I also have a team available. Our credits include studios such as Bardel Entertainment, DHX Media, Big Bad Boo, NerdCorps, United Front Games, Atomic Cartoons and many more! -Full 2D Animation production (storyboard, layout/BG, roughs, cleans, colors, composite, fx, 3D assets, sound design, music, voice acting) -Concept and design illustration -NFT art assets -Comics and Manga -Game visual assets (Character, environment, concept & design development) Please contact me anytime for inquiries!

  • 2D Animation
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Animation
  • Character Animation
  • Illustration
  • Autodesk Maya
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Character Design
  • Anime
  • Toon Boom Harmony
  • Concept Design
  • Game Art
  • Video Production
  • Manga
Mehri S.

Maple Ridge, Canada

$25/hr
5.0
6 jobs

Want to scale your video content and keep viewers hooked? Let’s make it happen. Hi, I’m 𝑀𝑒𝒽𝓇𝒾. I don’t just edit videos; I craft visual experiences that drive engagement, retention, and growth. Over the past 5 years, my edits and motion graphics have helped channels and brands rack up over 𝟏𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎+ views. If you are looking for a reliable, long-term post-production partner who understands pacing, sound design, and high-end motion graphics, you are in the right place. 🌟 My Power Zone (After Effects & Premiere Pro) After Effects is my second nature. I seamlessly blend advanced motion graphics into video workflows to create: • High-End Cinematic Content & Broadcast Intros • Engaging YouTube Videos (Cooking, Storytelling, Explainer) • Scientific & Corporate Explainer Videos (Hydrogeology, Tech SaaS) • Vibrant 2D Character Animation & Edutainment Content • Modern Brand Logo Animations & Promos 🚀 Why Clients Work With Me Long-Term: • Data-Driven Pacing: I edit for retention to keep your audience watching until the very last second. • Full-Cycle Workflow: From storyboarding and character design to advanced sound design and multi-language audio syncing. • Strict Deadline Discipline: 90+ full-length episodes delivered on time taught me how to manage tight schedules without compromising quality. • No AI Shortcuts: 100% authentic, high-quality human creativity (unless you explicitly request AI elements). Whether you need a cinematic promo, a high-retention YouTube edit, or a sleek SaaS product demo—I’m ready to take your raw footage and upgrade it. 𝚂𝚑𝚊𝚛𝚎 𝚢𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚋𝚛𝚒𝚎𝚏 𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚝, 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝙸’𝚕𝚕 𝚐𝚕𝚊𝚍𝚕𝚢 𝚝𝚊𝚔𝚎 𝚊 𝚕𝚘𝚘𝚔 𝚝𝚘 𝚜𝚎𝚎 𝚒𝚏 𝚠𝚎’𝚛𝚎 𝚊 𝚐𝚘𝚘𝚍 𝚏𝚒𝚝.

  • 2D Animation
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Logo Animation
  • Video Animation
  • Motion Graphics
  • Video Commercial
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Video Editing
  • YouTube Video
  • Explainer Video
  • Promotional Video
  • Social Media Video
  • Video Production
  • Short Video
  • Instagram Reels
  • Video Cleanup
  • Video Intro & Outro
  • Kinetic Typography
  • Corporate Video
  • Sound Design
Colby B.

Winnipeg, Canada

$30/hr
4.9
78 jobs

I am a video producer and 2D animation professional. I am highly skilled in Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator, Animate, Premier Pro and TVPaint. I work on dynamic animated sequences, choreographed fight scenes, music videos and anime. I look forward to every opportunity I take on. Message me anytime! My favourite part about 2d animation is that you are completely free of rules, able to draw and bend reality into unique contortions and push the limits of visual expectations. It's not about the individual drawings but what it looks like when you spin all 24 frames together.

  • 2D Animation
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Animation
  • Character Animation
  • Logo Animation
  • Storyboarding
  • Animated Cartoon
  • Whiteboard Animation
  • Traditional Animation
  • Animated GIF
  • Animation for Streamers
  • Sprite Sheet Animation
  • TVPaint
  • Intro & Outro Animation Design
  • Anime
Ariane L.

st-augustin-de-desmaures, Canada

$50/hr
5.0
111 jobs

*20 years in 2D animation, now also taking on pipeline and coordination roles. My animations have been part of projects for Pencilmation and VeeFriends, and contributed to productions like WildKratts, George of the Jungle, and titles for Nickelodeon and Mattel. Twenty years in, I still love what I do and clients tend to notice that. I specialize in bringing existing assets to life. Give me your character designs, vector art, or illustrated scenes, and I'll handle the rest. Cut-out animation, frame-by-frame, or a mix of both. I adapt to your project and your budget. What I work on: explainer videos, educational content, social media animation, YouTube series, GIFs, promo videos, animated stickers, and video game assets. I also love to color animations. Your project not on the list? Let's talk! Chances are I can help. Adobe Animate specialist with 15+ years of experience. I also use Premiere Pro to deliver complete, polished files. One thing clients consistently mention: I communicate clearly, hit my deadlines, and flag problems early. No surprises. On larger projects, I'm also comfortable stepping into a coordination role : managing timelines, deliverables, and collaborators when the project calls for it. Ready when you are.

  • 2D Animation
  • Illustration
  • Animated GIF
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Character Design
  • Adobe Flash
  • Vector Tracing
  • Sticker
  • Cartoon Art
Firdous F.

Airdrie, Canada

$35/hr
4.9
22 jobs

I create explainer and product videos for SaaS and tech companies that need to turn complex ideas into clear, engaging experiences. If your product is powerful but difficult to explain, I help simplify your message through clean animation that improves user understanding, builds trust, and supports conversions. With 6 plus years of experience, I have worked with startups and growing brands across SaaS, AI, health, and ecommerce. My focus is not just animation, but making sure your audience understands your product within seconds. ✨ What I can help you with SaaS explainer videos Product and dashboard walkthroughs Feature launch and promo videos Onboarding and tutorial animations Ad creatives for marketing campaigns 🧩 Process Understanding your product and goal Script refinement if needed Storyboard and visual direction Clean animation and smooth motion Sound design and final delivery 💡 Why clients work with me Strong understanding of SaaS and user journeys Focus on clarity and conversion, not just visuals Clean and modern animation style Reliable communication and smooth delivery 📞 If you need a video that makes your product easier to understand and more appealing to users, feel free to message me and I can share relevant work.

  • 2D Animation
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Animation
  • Character Animation
  • Storyboarding
  • Explainer Video
  • Motion Graphics
  • Whiteboard Animation
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Vyond
  • Animated Explainer
  • SaaS
  • Marketing Video
  • Promotional Video
Yevhen B.

Edmonton, Canada

$34/hr
5.0
1,461 jobs

Hi there! 👋 Are you looking for a video editor and motion graphics designer who can turn your raw content into high-quality, clean, modern, professional video? I help brands, startups, and creators produce video editing projects, 2D animation, explainer videos, and social media videos that are designed to perform on today’s platforms. With 14+ years on Upwork and a 100% Job Success Score, I’ve created 1,0000+ videos, including YouTube Vlog videos, social media videos, animated explainer videos, marketing & promo videos, demo & product videos for startups, Fortune 500 companies, and nonprofits. My focus is always the same: quality video editing, consistent motion graphics, and clear storytelling. 🎬 𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗰𝘀 & 2𝗗 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 I provide professional: ✔ Video Editing: YouTube videos, marketing videos, social media videos, podcast videos ✔ Motion Graphics: modern motion graphics, kinetic typography ✔ Social Media Video Editing: TikTok videos, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, short-form video ✔ Marketing Video Production: promo videos, product demos, advertising videos ✔ UGC Content Editing: UGC videos, Meta Ads, testimonials ✔ Software & App Videos: tutorials, screencasts, SaaS explainer videos ✔ 2D Animation: explainer videos, animated ads, product explainers, isometric animation If you need video editing and motion graphics that look polished and consistent with your brand, I can help. 🎥𝗠𝘆 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Many editors simply cut footage together. I focus on structured video editing, clear motion graphics, and professional 2D animation that improve viewer engagement. What you can expect: ✔ Clean and modern video editing ✔ Professional motion graphics and animated elements ✔ Brand-consistent marketing videos and social media videos ✔ Clear and engaging explainer videos ✔ Smooth workflow and reliable communication ✔ Platform-optimized videos (YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, ads) My goal is to make your video content, explainer video, or marketing video look professional and easy to understand. 🤖 𝗔𝗜-𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 & 𝗔𝗜-𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 I also work with AI-generated content and AI-assisted video production to expand creative possibilities and improve efficiency. This includes generating custom visuals, AI avatars, voiceovers, and video elements, as well as enhancing existing footage with AI tools. Whether it’s AI video creation for marketing, explainer videos, or social media content, I focus on keeping everything clean, realistic, and aligned with your brand — using AI as a tool to support quality and consistency, not replace it. 📌 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 I started working on explainer videos and 2D animation for startups, helping companies explain complex ideas through animated videos and motion graphics. Over time, I expanded into: - Video editing for YouTube - Social media video editing - Marketing videos - Product and promo videos - Training videos and online courses Today I combine video editing, motion graphics, and 2D animation to create engaging videos that work across multiple platforms. 🛠 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗜 𝗨𝘀𝗲 Adobe Premiere Pro Adobe After Effects Adobe Illustrator Professional workflows for video editing, animation, and motion graphics 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗙𝗘𝗘𝗗𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "I had an excellent experience working with Yevhen. He delivered the job on time and exceeded my expectations. Yevhen was always organized and explained each milestone, so there were no surprises. The final videos turned out to be fantastic. I am definitely planning to use his services again and can highly recommend him. Thank you, Yevhen!" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "If you want to work with the best, choose Yevhen. He has created and animated two videos for my company and they both turned out TOP NOTCH. Highly recommended." 📞 Let’s start with a quick call so I can walk you through my process and answer your questions. 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲, 𝗜 𝗮𝗺 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽! Last updated: June 23, 2026

  • 2D Animation
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Video Animation
  • Video Editing
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Video Post-Editing
  • Video Editing & Production
  • Video Color Correction
  • Color Grading
  • Video Production
  • Graphic Design
  • Motion Graphics
  • Video Intro & Outro
  • Audio Editing
  • Video Advertising
  • Content Editing
  • Podcast Editing
  • YouTube Video
  • Social Media Video
  • TikTok Video

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