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Aun A.

Irving, Texas

$25/hr
4.9
29 jobs

Most videos lose viewers in the first 10 seconds. Mine don’t. I edit content built for retention, watch time, and conversion, not just aesthetics. You don't need just another editor or animator, you need someone who understands engagement, timing, and style. 6+ years. 1,000+ videos. Worked with 100K+ creators, brands, and fast-growing channels. What sets me apart: • Retention-first editing (pacing, hooks, flow) • Deep understanding of audience psychology • Clean, modern, platform-native styles • I match your style, or make it better Projects I handle: • YouTube (long-form that keeps people watching) • Short-form (Reels, TikTok, Shorts that hook fast) • Ads & VSLs (built to convert, not just impress) • Motion graphics & explainers No templates. No guesswork. Everything is edited with your audience in mind. Fast turnaround. Clear communication. Long-term mindset. Top 10% of Upwork Talent in just couple of months. If you want videos that people actually finish watching, let’s talk.

  • 2D Animation
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Animation
  • Illustration
  • Product Design
  • Video Editing
  • 3D Animation
  • Motion Graphics
  • YouTube Shorts
  • Video Sales Letter
  • Cartoon Animation
  • Instagram Reels
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Video Editing & Production
  • Promotional Video
Kiran K.

Richmond, Texas

$30/hr
4.9
98 jobs

💎PROUD AMERICAN 🇺🇸 Kiran - Top-Rated Graphic Designer and Developer with 8 Years of Experience 🏆 Top Rated - Top 10% of talent on Upwork Hi, I’m Kiran, a creative and detail-oriented graphic designer with 8+ years of experience helping 70+ clients worldwide build stunning brand identities. I specialize in: ✅ Logo Design & Branding ✅ 2D & 3D Logo Animation & Motion Graphics ✅ UI/UX Design for Web & Mobile Apps ✅ Marketing Collateral (Social Media, Flyers, Brochures) ✅ Mascot & Caricature Design I bring ideas to life with pixel-perfect designs, vibrant animation, and user-friendly interfaces that help your brand stand out. 💡 Let’s work together to elevate your brand with world-class visuals and design solutions tailored to your goals. 🌟 What Clients Say: “Kiran brought my vision to life perfectly! She was fast, polite, and delivered my logo ahead of deadline.” – ★★★★★ “Highly recommend. She was quick to message back, polite and kind. I gave her my vision and she executed it. She also delivered the logo on time.” – ★★★★★ “Kiran was very efficient and communicated through the entire process. Her work product was excellent and exactly what we were needing.” – ★★★★★

  • 2D Animation
  • Illustration
  • Logo Animation
  • Logo Design
  • Infographic
  • Label & Packaging Design
  • Brand Identity & Guidelines
  • Poster Design
  • T-Shirt Design
  • Flyer Design
  • WordPress
  • UI/UX Prototyping
  • PowerPoint Presentation
  • Book Cover Design
  • Advertising
Hassan B.

Sugar Land, Texas

$15/hr
5.0
2 jobs

Hi, I'm Hassan Battla, a professional 2D Animator & Motion Graphics Designer specializing in Explainer Videos, SaaS Videos, Product Demos, and High-Converting Video Content. Need Clean, Professional Animation? I specialize in logo animation and 2D motion design, creating smooth, modern animations optimized for web, social, and ads. What I bring to the table: - High-engagement visuals tailored to platform, audience, and format - Promo motion graphics that drive clicks, views, and conversions - Logo animation and motion graphics that add polish and brand recall - DOOH-ready motion graphics for LED, ultrawide, and vertical formats Services - Logo Animation - SaaS Demo Video - Explainer Video - 2D Motion Design - Lottie (JSON) - SVG & GIF Animation - 2D Animation - Intros / Outros - Animated Ads - Social media videos (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube) - Short promotional animations - Text and typography animation What You Get - Clean, Modern Motion - Web-Ready Files - On-Time Delivery - Smooth Communication MY PROCESS: - Brief & research - Structure & storytelling - Editing + motion design - Feedback & fast revisions - Final delivery (platform-ready) Why me: - Reuse of proven motion graphics systems across 50+ projects - fast delivery and clean execution - Delivered video funnels that helped drive $25k+ in 4 weeks - Created 70+ promo motion graphics ads with up to 5x ROAS - Quick turnaround: 90% of projects delivered in 2-3 days Before we start: I offer a free audit of your current motion graphics promo creatives - what works, what doesn't, and how I'd improve it. No pressure to hire, just value upfront. Click the green "Send a Message" button - let's make your offer stand out.

  • 2D Animation
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Animation
  • Character Animation
  • Illustration
  • Video Animation
  • Explainer Video
  • Motion Graphics
  • UI Animation
  • Video Editing
  • Whiteboard Animation
  • Demo Video
  • Promotional Video
  • 3D Animation
  • Storyboard
  • Animated Explainer
  • Lottie
Salman L.

Carrollton, Texas

$25/hr
4.9
15 jobs

🌟Animations are the best way to motivate your audience to initiate business with you! Are you searching for a professional 2D animator who specializes in motion graphics, explainers, Web Animation, App Animation, Character animation, and whiteboards? You’re at the right place. 🚀 I have been producing top-notch 2D animations for the past 12 years. With a ravishing portfolio of 500+ business-boosting animations and explainer videos, I’d love to include your project in my list as well. 🏆 My approach to creating the killer video is: 1- We hop on a call. 2- We discuss your business, define your target audience, your direct competitors and their efforts in the video production. 3- We work on a detailed storyboard. 4- We work on creating the video. My expertise covers the following post-production areas: -2D Animated videos -3D Animated videos -AI generated videos -App Store videos (Apple app store/google play store) aka app preview videos -App/Website Promo videos -App/Website walkthrough videos -Branded videos -Corporate Videos -Courses -Demo videos -Documentary Style Videos -Explainer videos -Education Videos -Facebook and Instagram Stories -Interview-Style Videos -Infographics Videos -Intro/Outro Videos -Lower Thirds -Marketing Videos -Mobile app and web animations -Motion graphics video -Performance Marketing Videos -Pre-roll, Mid-roll and Post-roll ads -Promo Videos -Reels (Facebook, IG) -Short Form Videos for Facebook, Youtube, Instagram, twitter, LinkedIn, Tiktok, Snapchat ranging -from UGC content, stock videos, testimonials and animated videos -Template customization (After Effects, Cinema 4d) -Testimonial Videos -Trade Show Videos -Training Videos -Tutorial Videos -TV Commercials (TVC) -Typography Videos -Video Backgrounds and Loops -Video Sales Letters -Vlog-Style Videos -Web Videos (Meta, YouTube, Vimeo) 🆘 Your needs: Video Editing - Explainer Videos - Video Animation- Post-Production ✅ My solutions: My Skills - My Experience - Modern Techniques - Best Practices 📈 Your results: New Content - More Clients - Customers Loyalty - Business Growth 📙 MY EXPERIENCE • 8 Years - Explainer Videos, Motion Graphics and 2D Animation • 5 Years - Video Editing and YouTube Content Creation 💎 PROJECTS & DELIVERABLES • Explainer & Product Videos (for website, presentation, social media, mobile app) • Commercial (webinar, zoom meeting, record, conference, B2B, SaaS) • Promotional & Marketing Ads (brand, company, business, eCommerce) • Presentation & Introduce Videos (product, project, start-up, service) • Social Media Clips & Advertising (youtube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Snapchat) 🛠 PROGRAMS & TOOLS • Adobe After Effects (animation, visual effects, overlays, tracking, motion graphics) • Adobe Premiere Pro (intro, outro, transition, sound, music, overlay, script, titles) • Adobe Photoshop (color, texture, image, picture, background, cut, crop, resize) • Blender (3D walkthrough, Product Animation, 3D Product Promo) If you think I'm a good fit for your project and like to see my full portfolio, please don't hesitate to shoot me a message. Thanks for going through my profile!

  • 2D Animation
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Storyboarding
  • Video Animation
  • Promotional Video
  • Motion Graphics
  • Explainer Video
  • 3D Animation
  • 3D Product Animation
  • 3D Design
  • Whiteboard Animation
  • Corporate Video
  • Demo Video
  • SaaS
  • Blender
Abdul H.

Houston, Texas

$35/hr
4.9
110 jobs

Top Rated Plus Creative Professional with $40K+ earned on Upwork, helping businesses, brands, agencies, and content creators produce engaging visual content that drives attention and results. I specialize in video editing, motion graphics, 2D animation, social media content, and creative visual production for marketing, advertising, and online growth. Services I provide: • Video Editing • Motion Graphics • 2D Animation • Explainer Videos • Social Media Content • Reels & Short-Form Videos • Advertisement & Promo Videos • Testimonial Videos • YouTube Content • Highlight Videos • Color Grading • Post-Production Tools: • Adobe After Effects • Adobe Premiere Pro • Final Cut Pro • Adobe Illustrator • Adobe Photoshop I focus on creating clean, modern, and engaging content that aligns with brand goals while maintaining high production quality. Clients value my reliability, communication, attention to detail, and ability to deliver polished work on time. Whether you need video content for marketing, social media, advertising, or brand storytelling, I can help bring your ideas to life.

  • 2D Animation
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Animation
  • Character Animation
  • Animation Design
  • 2D Art
  • Whiteboard Animation
  • Explainer Video
  • Animated Explainer
  • Motion Graphics
  • Kinetic Typography
  • Moho
  • Typography
  • Video Editing
  • Video Editing & Production
Muhammad S.

Houston, Texas

$30/hr
4.7
21 jobs

Most software isn't difficult to use—it's difficult to explain.Whether you're launching a new product, introducing a feature, or helping users understand your platform, the right video should remove confusion, highlight value, and make your product easier to understand. I create 2D explainer videos, product demos, and motion graphics for SaaS companies, startups, and B2B businesses that need more than attractive animation. Every project is built around clear messaging, thoughtful pacing, and visuals that support your product—not distract from it. From early-stage startups to established software companies, I work closely with teams to create videos for product launches, customer onboarding, sales presentations, landing pages, investor pitches, and marketing campaigns. 📩 Have a project in mind? Send me a message, and let's talk through it. 🎬 Services ✓ SaaS Explainer Videos ✓ Product Demo Videos ✓ Software & App Walkthrough Videos ✓ UI & Dashboard Animation ✓ Motion Graphics ✓ Feature Launch Videos ✓ Customer Onboarding Videos ✓ Marketing & Promotional Videos ✓ Corporate Videos ✓ Brand Story Videos ✓ AI Product Videos ✓ Healthcare Explainer Videos ✓ Educational & Training Videos ✓ 2D Character Animation 💡 What Working With Me Looks Like 🎯 Your product comes first. Before opening After Effects, I focus on understanding what your product does, who it's for, and what the viewer needs to take away. 🎨 Everything is custom. No templates or recycled assets. Every project is designed to fit your product, brand, and audience. 📖 Clear storytelling. Complex products don't need more information—they need better communication. Every scene has a purpose and keeps the viewer moving naturally through the story. 🤝 A reliable process. Clear milestones, consistent communication, and an organized workflow from concept to delivery. ⚙️ My Workflow • Discovery & Creative Direction • Script Review & Story Development • Storyboarding • Illustration & Asset Design • 2D Animation & Motion Graphics • Sound Design & Final Editing • Delivery Optimized for Web, SaaS Platforms, Presentations & Social Media 💼 Industries 💻 SaaS 🤖 AI 📊 B2B Software 💳 FinTech 🏥 Healthcare 🎓 EdTech 📱 Mobile Apps 🏢 Enterprise Software 🛠 Software Adobe After Effects • Adobe Illustrator • Adobe Photoshop • Adobe Premiere Pro • Figma 🎯 Looking for a long-term creative partner? Whether you already have a script, a storyboard, or just an idea, I can help turn it into an animation that explains your product clearly and reflects the quality of your brand. 📩 Click "Invite to Job" or send me a message, and let's discuss your project.

  • 2D Animation
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Character Animation
  • Explainer Video
  • Animated Explainer
  • Motion Graphics
  • UI Animation
  • Medical Animation
  • 3D Animation
  • 3D Modeling
  • Whiteboard Animation
  • SaaS
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Demo Video
  • Kinetic Typography

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