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Francesca V.

Tivoli, Italy

$15/hr
5.0
8 jobs

I'm an Illustrator and 2D Animator, I have a little experience with commissions and can't wait to grow even more. I can help you bringing life to your stories and characters, not to mention I can totally "pimp your pictures" ;) - Knows Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign and After Effects -Knows QuarkXPress - Knows Clip Studio Paint - Knows Toon Boom Harmony and Storyboard - Knows Inky Inkle - Knows Unreal Engine (basic node programming) - Regular communication is the key, so let's keep in touch to make it easier for me to satisfy your request

  • 2D Animation
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Illustration
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Toon Boom Harmony
  • Toon Boom Storyboard Pro
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • 2D Design
  • Clip Studio Paint
  • 2D Art
  • Comic Art
  • Photo Editing
  • Video Editing
  • Brand Identity Design
  • Logo Design
Alezio D.

Bologna, Italy

$40/hr
5.0
2 jobs

Professional motion designer and illustrator with 10 years of experience, and countless projects completed. I collaborate with creatives and clients from all over the world.

  • Animation
  • Illustration
  • Storyboarding
  • Character Design
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Storyboard
  • Computer Animation
  • C4D
  • Informational Infographic
  • Video Editing & Production
  • Character
  • Cartoon Character
  • Video Editing
  • Audio Effects
Marco B.

Settimo Milanese, Italy

$25/hr
5.0
6 jobs

Hello, I'm Marco Belli, an animator from Italy with a passion for rough sketches and analog painting, I've spent the past 8 years immersed in the world of animation, 5 of which working as animator, director of an animation team and film director. From contributing to 3 feature films to shaping the pre-production of 2 more, my skills span every stage of animated film production. Reach out to learn more about my work.

  • 2D Animation
  • Animation
  • Character Animation
  • Illustration
  • Logo Animation
  • Character Design
  • Storyboard
  • Cutout Animation
  • Video Intro & Outro
Giulia V.

Bologna, Italy

$20/hr
5.0
5 jobs

I am a 2D animator, character designer, background artist, and digital painter, specializing in creating detailed and expressive visual worlds. I love bringing characters and environments to life through stories that move and leave a lasting impression. I have worked on two animated shorts, including a particularly meaningful project created in collaboration with the Human Anatomy Center at the University of Bologna. This short was nationally promoted and broadcast live at the Italian Chamber of Deputies to raise awareness about body donation to science. My goal is to combine creativity and technical precision to produce engaging visual content that communicates important messages and sparks the imagination.

  • Animation
  • Illustration
  • Character Design
  • Background Imagery
  • Digital Painting
  • Video Cleanup
Elena E.

Padova, Italy

$100/hr
5.0
16 jobs

I’m a Motion Designer and Art Director creating premium, story-driven motion for brands that need clarity, taste, and reliable delivery. My background is in high-end motion design and animation for tech, education, and corporate communication, where the work has to look polished and explain something clearly. I can work hands-on as a motion designer, or lead the visual direction end-to-end (styleframes → animation system → final delivery). I offer native production (traditional design + animation) and AI-enhanced production when it improves speed and iteration without compromising visual quality or brand consistency. Best fit projects: - Explainer videos for tech / SaaS / products - E-learning and training visuals (engaging, clean, structured) - Brand motion systems (title packages, transitions, social templates) - Event / keynote visuals, UI callouts, data-led animations - Campaign assets and short-form content with consistent design language What you get with me: - Art direction + taste: strong design choices, cohesive visual language - Clear communication: organized process, fast responses, clean feedback rounds - Efficiency with quality: systems, templates, and AI support where useful - Reliability: I ship on time and protect scope so the project doesn’t spiral Typical deliverables: - Styleframes and visual exploration - Motion systems + reusable template kits - 2D animation (typography, UI, infographic, abstract storytelling) - Video finishing + versioning for multiple formats (16:9, 9:16, 1:1) How projects run: - Brief + references + scope - Visual direction (styleframes / keyframes) - Animation + sound (if needed) - Delivery + format versions If you want motion that looks premium, communicates clearly, and stays on brand - send me your brief and your deadline. I’ll propose the simplest production plan to get you the best result.

  • 2D Animation
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Animation
  • Character Animation
  • Illustration
  • Logo Animation
  • Traditional Animation
  • Cutout Animation
  • 2D Art
  • Computer Animation
  • Art Direction
Diana K.

La Spezia, Italy

$65/hr
5.0
78 jobs

Visual communication is a journey full of surprises - you never get bored. I was lucky enough to work for clients such as Canva, Wondershare and many agencies and media companies from all over the world, helping companies leverage the power of video. Can't wait to hear from you 😎 I use After Effects, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, Davinci Resolve, Cinema 4D, Logic Pro, Sora 2 Pro, Veo, Kling, Seedance Pro.

  • 2D Animation
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Video Animation
  • Animated Explainer
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • Video Editing
  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Video Post-Editing
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Motion Graphics
  • Video Advertising
  • Motion Design
  • Audio Post Production
  • 3D Art
  • 3D Animation

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