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Yongxin W.

Potsdam, Germany

$30/hr
5.0
6 jobs

Graduated from the Filmuniversität Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF in Potsdam, Germany, with a degree in Animation Direction(MA). I make primarily 2D Animations, I have some experience on 3D Animation. I also love to do Character design. I have always had a passion for Animation and am always ready for new challenges. Filmography: Mmm...Cat (2021) Badepanne (2022) When Ocean Rises (2025) Collaboration on other short film projects: Plastic Seas ----- (2D Animation, 2018, Director: Florian R. Panzer) Ertrinken ----- (Character Design& Layout, 2018, Director: Pedro Harres) Preta ----- (Animation, 2018, Director: Elisabeth Jakobi) Laika& Nemo ----- (3D Model Clean-up, 2022, Director: Sebastian Grutza & Jan Gadermann) Somewhere ----- (3D Animation, 2021, Director: Florian R. Panzer) Secret in a Bottle ----- (Animation & Graphic Design, 2021, Director: Santiago Celorio) Renouveau ----- (Clean up, in-between& coloring, Annecy Festival 2022 trailer)

  • 2D Animation
  • Animation
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • 2D Art
  • TVPaint
  • Cartoon Animation
  • Explainer Video
  • Animated Explainer
Martha S.

Hamburg, Germany

$18/hr
4.9
29 jobs

🎨 Say goodbye to cookie-cutter designs – let's create something extraordinary! 🧜🏼‍♀️ Hey! I am a Graphic Designer, 2D Animator, Content Designer who brings ideas to life with creativity, precision, and a deep understanding of modern design trends. My goal is to deliver unique, impactful visuals and animations that truly connect with your audience. Every project I work on is approached with a client-first mindset, attention to detail, and a passion for creating designs that make a lasting impression. Arbeitest du lieber auf Deutsch? Super – dann zaubern wir gemeinsam etwas Einzigartiges! In addition to design and animation, I also create high-performing content for LinkedIn, Instagram, and Amazon, and produce AI-powered video content for brands looking to stand out. 👩🏼‍💻 My Workflow Process 📍 1. Project Discovery Let’s discuss your ideas, goals, and vision to define the roadmap for your project. 📍 2. Research & Concept Development I dive into your industry, audience, and competitors to find the best design solutions. 📍 3. Creative Direction I’ll develop mood boards, color palettes, and styles that align with your brand. 📍 4. Design & Creation ✨ Whether it’s graphics, illustrations, or animations, I’ll bring your vision to life with polished and engaging designs, refined through your feedback. 📍 5. Final Delivery I’ll provide all final assets in the formats you need, ready to elevate your brand! 🪸 My Skills Include: 🐚Graphic Design: Logos, branding, marketing materials, and social media graphics 🐚2D Animation: Engaging motion graphics and explainer videos 🐚Content Design: Eye-catching designs for social media, presentations, and digital platforms 🐚Brand Identity: Crafting cohesive visual identities for businesses 🐚Typography & Layout Design: For print and digital projects 🔧 Tools I Love to Work With: 🔗 Adobe Illustrator 🔗 Adobe Photoshop 🔗 Adobe InDesign 🔗 Procreate 🔗 Nomad Sculpt 🔗 Canva 🔗 KlingAI 🔗 Midjourney 🔗 Procreate Dreams 🔗 Adobe Express And more... 💬 Let’s bring your ideas to life! ☕ I’m always available for a virtual coffee chat or to brainstorm your next big project. 🔑 Keywords to Find Me: Graphic Design, Branding, 2D Animation, Motion Graphics, Social Media Design, Logo Design, Business Card Design, Typography, Print Design, Digital Marketing Assets, Explainer Videos, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Procreate, Visual Storytelling, Creative Problem-Solving

  • 2D Animation
  • Animation
  • Illustration
  • Graphic Design
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Procreate
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Animation Design
  • Social Media Design
  • 2D Art
  • 2D Design & Drawings
  • Nomad
Ayesha K.

Raunheim, Germany

$28/hr
5.0
41 jobs

⭐️ TOP RATED PLUS - 𝑻𝒐𝒑 3% 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒐𝒏 𝑼𝒑𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌 💵 $20,000+ Earnings on Upwork 🕑 7+ years of experience ✅ 37+ projects delivered with (5-Star Reviews) 𝐈’𝐦 𝐚 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐥𝐮𝐬 𝟐𝐃 𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 7+ 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬-𝐨𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨𝐬, 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐞. 𝐌𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐬 𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐬 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬. 𝐈’𝐯𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩𝐬, 𝐒𝐚𝐚𝐒 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬, 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐓𝐮𝐛𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐬, 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞 💼 Why Choose Me? With 7+ years of experience (freelancing since 2025), I’ve helped startups, YouTubers, SaaS platforms, educators, and marketers stand out through powerful 2D animations. I treat every project with creative focus, attention to detail, and a results-driven approach. 🔥What I Do Best ✅ 2D Explainer Videos ✅ SaaS Product Explainer video ✅ Stick Figure (Stickman) Animation ✅ Whiteboard Animation ✅ Motion Graphics ✅ Logo Animation ✅ Marketing & Promotional Videos ✅ Business & Educational Videos ✅ YouTube & Social Media Video Content Every project is built from the ground up to match your goal, audience, and brand tone. Why Clients Work With Me • Clear communication and structured workflow • Strong sense of storytelling and visual clarity • Fast turnaround without sacrificing quality • Detail-focused animation with clean, professional results • Unlimited revisions until the video feels right • Reliable long-term collaboration for ongoing projects I don’t rush work or disappear mid-project. I treat every video like a product that represents your brand. Full Production Support If you need more than just animation, I’ve got you covered. • Storyboard & visual planning • Script support and refinement • Professional voice-over (US / UK accents available) • Sound design and background music • Final delivery in Full HD (1080p) and multiple formats You can come with a rough idea or a finished script. I’ll handle the rest. 💬 Let’s Bring Your Vision to Life! Whether you're a startup founder, digital marketer, content creator, or educator, I’d love to collaborate and help you create stunning visuals that deliver real impact. 📩 Message me today for a custom quote or to discuss your next big idea! #KEYWORDS:🔥🔥🔥 Animation | Doodle art Logo, | Flyer design | Brochure design, | Postcard design, | Wedding card, | Birthday card, | Social media banners | Web banners | Web elements | Web page design | Print ads | Business card | Letterhead | Envelope | PPT | Presentation | PowerPoint | photo editing | photo cleanup | Illustration | children's illustration | book illustration | book cover | book layout | business illustration | animation | 3D Vehicle Modeling | gif animation, video editing | video production | 2d animation | animated banners | word Docx design | PDF design | podcast design | An explainer video | animated video ads | Facebook ads | Facebook videos | Instagram videos | and Instagram ads | Adobe photoshop | Adobe Illustrator | Adobe Premiere Pro | 3D Animation | Animation | 3D Modeling | Video Editing | CGI | Motion Graphics | 2D Animation | Visual Effects | Animated Explainer | Whiteboard Animation | Animation for Kids | Chaos Corona | Product Design | Motion Graphics | Video Advertising | Product Video | Motion Design | Explainer Video | Animation Design | Social Media Video | Illustration | Corporate Video | Promotional Video | GIF | UI Animation | Lottie | Video Intro & Outro | UX & UI | Mobile App Design | Custom Web Design | Logo Design | Anime | Digital Art | Adobe Flash | 2D Design | Flash Animation | Drawing | Traditional Illustration | Caricature | Vyond | Animation for Streamers | VideoScribe | Pencil2D | Video Production | Character Design | Spine 2D | Storyboard | 2D Game Art | Animated Cartoon | Doodle | Marketing | YouTube Video | Sales & Marketing | Scriptwriting | YouTube | Traditional Animation | Animated GIF | Flat Animation | Adobe Illustrator | Kinetic Typography | Screencasting Video | Pitch Deck | Music Video | American English Accent | Character Animation | Moho | Adobe After Effects | Footage-Based Video | Explainer Video | Art & Design | Mathematics | Adobe Animate | Adobe Flash | Adobe Aftereffects | Adobe Premier | Adobe Dreamweaver | Adobe Audition

  • 2D Animation
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Animation
  • Illustration
  • Video Animation
  • Motion Graphics
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Video Design
  • Animation Design
  • Animated Cartoon
  • Video Production
  • Marketing Video
  • Video Commercial
  • Explainer Video
  • Video Advertising
Volodymyr B.

Berlin, Germany

$35/hr
5.0
4 jobs

With over 6 years of experience as a Motion Designer, I’ve worked with incredible brands like TED-Ed, Upwork, Smart, Headway, and ArtCraft, creating engaging animations and motion graphics that effectively communicate ideas and tell compelling stories. 🎯 Motion Design is my favorite way of bringing ideas to life. I specialize in delivering high-quality post-production work that drives results for clients worldwide. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"I've worked with Volodymyr on several video animation and infographic projects. His work is consistently high-quality and professional. He excels at translating client needs into excellent solutions. Volodymyr is a pleasure to collaborate with, always meeting deadlines and delivering a top-notch final product. Highly recommended." Matt, Æden Let's make your vision a reality. Invite me to your Upwork job for a FREE discovery chat or call to discuss how we can build something amazing Services I Offer: ✅ Motion Graphics & 2D Animation ✅ Explainer Videos & Logo Animations ✅ Video Editing & Post-Production using Adobe Premiere Pro ✅ Social Media Content Creation for Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook ✅ Lottie Animation (JSON) ✅ UI Animation Explainer Videos, YouTube content, or Social Media Animations, I approach every project with curiosity and attention to detail. I enjoy working on projects that tell a story or create an emotional connection with the audience. To me, storytelling is what makes a video memorable. My background in Motion Design allows me to use animation and effects to keep viewers engaged. Let's take a look at our collaborative process: ✔️Discovery & Concept Development: Defining the aesthetic and style: Review design samples and videos aligning with your brand to establish a unique and cohesive visual direction. ✔️ Design & Storyboarding: This includes designing key visuals, characters (if needed), and overall composition. This will serve as the blueprint for the animation and ensure a clear flow. ✔️Animation Production: Bring the storyboard to life using After Effects.This involves creating the actual animation, adding motion, and implementing visual effects. Share drafts of the animation with you at various stages for feedback and revisions. ✔️Sound Design & Integration: Add sound effects, music, voiceovers. This step is crucial for engaging the audience and conveying emotion. ✔️ Final Delivery & Refinement: Deliver the completed video in the agreed-upon format and resolution. If you're looking to create a promotional animation, explainer video, animated infographic, logo animation, kinetic typography, or creative animated elements for your project, I’m here to help. I focus on creating visuals that align perfectly with your goals. I’d love to hear about your project and see how I can assist. Drop me a message anytime — I’m here and ready to get started. Let's have a chat! Best regards, Volodymyr

  • 2D Animation
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Animation
  • Motion Graphics
  • Explainer Video
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Video Intro & Outro
  • Video Commercial
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Video Editing
  • Video Production
  • Graphic Design
  • Video Post-Editing
  • Videography
  • Audio Editing
Viktoriia D.

Heidenheim an der Brenz, Germany

$60/hr
5.0
20 jobs

🎥 Professional video production team. We create engaging, emotional, high quality videos. Over 10 years of experience. Successful projects all over Europe. 🎬 core competencies: - advertising - сommercial and promotion - presentation - corporate videos - filming of events - conferences - testimonial video - interviews 🤝 By working with us you will get: Professional video/audio quality (full set of cameras, drones, light, microphones, etc) Full development of your project: ideas, scripts, shooting, editing, post-processing We can edit any material that you already have OR make high-quality footages for your own editing ⏱ Our superpower: fast and precise work. 👍 Your result: 100% satisfaction We are easy to communicate and very flexible in work.

  • 2D Animation
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Animation
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Video Production
  • Video Editing
  • Video Advertising
  • Video Shoot
  • Academic Editing
  • Video Editing & Production
  • Video Color Correction
  • Video Post-Editing
  • Video Camera
  • Video Ad Campaign
  • DaVinci Resolve
Sophie-Kristin S.

Jugenheim, Germany

$60/hr
5.0
30 jobs

Creating visuals for your ideas! I am an animator and concept artist with a background in graphic design, rooted in corporate publishing business.

  • 2D Animation
  • Animation
  • Character Animation
  • Illustration
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Layout Design
  • Concept Artistry
  • Graphic Design
  • Game Art
  • 2D Game Art
  • Drawing
  • 2D Art
  • Isometric Style

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