Hi, I am an animator & illustrator with rich hand-drawing skills and 14 years of experience in making animations. I can realize ideas with the best quality in the least amount of time with my experience and skills. I'll guide you step by step to craft great animation. Thank you!
Adobe After Effects
Animation
Illustration
Video Intro & Outro
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Photoshop
2D Art
Adobe Animate
Animated GIF
Moho
Comic Book
Andrii P.
Pidberezzia, Ukraine
$33/hr
5.0
12 jobs
Motion Graphics Designer and After Effects animator with over five years of experience building animated explainer videos, brand motion content, and 2D and 3D animation for SaaS, e-commerce, fintech, and B2B clients across the US and Europe. I turn complex products into clear, watchable motion graphics that hold attention and move people to act.
Most of my work starts the same way. A founder has a product that takes three paragraphs to explain, and nobody reads three paragraphs. An animated explainer video solves that in sixty seconds. I handle the whole pipeline: script shaping, storyboard, style frames, motion graphics animation, sound sync, and final render. You get one point of contact from brief to delivery, not a relay of freelancers.
My core service is animated explainer video production. I build SaaS onboarding videos, product walkthroughs, animated explainer content for fintech and edtech platforms, and demo videos that sales teams actually use. Every explainer video is designed around one message, then paced so the viewer never drifts. Kinetic typography carries the value props, 2D animation carries the story, and clean sound design ties it together.
Beyond explainer video work, I do 2D animation and character animation for brands that want personality rather than another stock template look. This covers animated infographics, data animation, whiteboard animation, and 2D illustration brought to life in Adobe After Effects and Adobe Illustrator.
For 3D animation I work in Cinema 4D with Octane and Redshift rendering. That means photoreal 3D product visualization, 3D product animation, cinematic openers, and 3D motion graphics for launch campaigns. When a physical product needs a hero shot that no camera can capture, 3D animation is the answer.
Logo animation and brand motion identity are a separate specialty. I take a static logo and give it a motion signature: intros, outros, stingers, and animated style guides that keep a brand consistent across every video it ever ships. Video intro and outro packages are built once and reused across an entire content series.
I also cover full video production and video editing. That includes video post-editing, color grading, sound design, and videography footage cleanup on hybrid live action and motion graphics pieces. If you have raw footage and no idea what to do with it, I edit, grade, animate over it, and hand back a finished brand video. Video animation for paid social, YouTube pre-rolls, and product launch campaigns is regular work here.
UI animation and micro-interactions round out the offering. Product demos, app screen recordings polished into motion graphics, and interface animation for landing pages all sit inside the same workflow.
Motion design is a craft before it is a deliverable. Good motion graphics come from timing, easing, and restraint, not from stacking effects. That principle sits behind every logo animation, every kinetic typography sequence, and every explainer video I ship. Graphic design fundamentals, layout, type, and colour, come first, then the animation follows.
Industries I know well: B2B SaaS, fintech, edtech, DTC e-commerce, health tech, and creative agencies who white label motion graphics work. I have shipped animation for early stage startups on a tight runway and for established brands with a locked style guide, and I adjust the process to whichever you are.
Tools I use daily are Adobe After Effects with advanced expressions, scripts, and plugins, Cinema 4D with Octane and Redshift, Adobe Illustrator for vector and style frames, Adobe Photoshop for texture and cleanup, Adobe Premiere Pro for video editing and assembly, and Figma when a design handoff is involved.
How I work is simple. Clear timelines with milestone based delivery. Two to three revisions included on every milestone. Source files, both .aep and .c4d, delivered on every project so you are never locked to me. Fluent English, async friendly across time zones, comfortable with short turnarounds and with long running retainers.
If you need one thing done well, a single logo animation or a short video intro and outro pack, that is a fine place to start. If you need a motion design partner across a quarter of launches, videography support, and ongoing video editing, that works too.
I work best with clients who care about craft, communication, and a clean handoff. If you have a brand, a product, or an idea that needs to move, send me a message with your brief or a reference video. I will come back within 24 hours with a clear scope, a timeline, and a fixed price or hourly quote.
2D Animation
Adobe After Effects
Animation
Logo Animation
Video Animation
Video Production
Animated Explainer
Motion Graphics
Explainer Video
Adobe Illustrator
Video Editing
Graphic Design
Motion Design
Adobe Premiere Pro
3D Animation
Adobe Photoshop
Video Intro & Outro
Video Editing & Production
Videography
Video Post-Editing
Iryna S.
Kyiv, Ukraine
$40/hr
5.0
32 jobs
Hi everyone, I am passioned and reliable motion designer / 2D animator / illustrator, adept in identifying consumer needs and incorporating them into creative designs.
I create custom animations, illustrations and animated videos using Adobe After Effects and Adobe Illustrator / Adobe Photoshop, crafting all illustrations from the ground up to meet each client's specific needs.
Feel free to send me a message if you need animated video, or short animated GIFs/Lottie animations for websites and apps, or illustrations. I can help you telling a story through:
✅ Explainer Video
✅ Website animations
✅ Promotional or Presentation Video
✅ Educational Video & Tutorial
✅ Product Video
✅ Commercial Video, Advertising
✅ Storyboarding
✅ 2D character animation
✅ GIF animations
✅ Music & Lyric Videos
✅ Lottie (Web, JSON) Animations (exported using Bodymovin)
✅ Colourful engaging illustrations
My experience in managing big projects gives me a good understanding of how to handle all the processes as painless as possible, and achieve a great result.
I work with just a few clients at a time so that your project has complete attention.
Let's communicate your idea to the world!
And I just have to mention this as well (just like SEO specialists do):
🔑 KEYWORDS:
2D Animation, Explainer Video, Promotional Video, Animated Cartoon, Video Commercial, Video Advertising, Cartoon Style, Motion Graphics, Animated Explainer, Demo Video, Software Tutorial, Product Video, Sales Video, Marketing Video, Custom Graphics, 2D Illustration, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, Video Production, App Explainer, Lottie Animation, Website Explainer
2D Animation
Adobe After Effects
Animation
Character Animation
Illustration
Animated Explainer
Motion Graphics
Adobe Illustrator
Lottie
Explainer Video
Andrii H.
Dnipro, Ukraine
$20/hr
5.0
15 jobs
If your product or brand is hard to explain — 2D animation is the fix. I'm Andrii, a Motion Designer & 2D Animator creating explainer videos, UI/UX animation, and brand motion for SaaS companies, startups, and growing brands. I don't just make things move — I make your message land clearly, from the first frame to the final CTA.
✨ What I create as a 2D Animator & Motion Designer:
🎬 Explainer videos — product walkthroughs, feature highlights, onboarding flows
📱 UI/UX animation — screen recordings brought to life, app demos, dashboard motion
🚀 Startup & product promo videos — pitch-ready, investor-friendly, conversion-focused
🔷 Logo & brand animation — reveals, intros, brand motion assets
🎯 Kinetic typography & motion graphics for ads and social media
🖌️ 2D character & object animation for stories, ads, and campaigns
🛠 My toolkit: Adobe After Effects is where it all comes together. I use Figma and Illustrator to prepare clean assets before animation begins — so every frame is intentional, not accidental.
🤝 Working with me means:
A clear process: brief → concept → animation → delivery → revisions
Fast, async-friendly communication — I read briefs carefully and ask smart questions
Clean, modern style, adaptable to different brands and audiences
On-time delivery, every time
📌 Best fit for: SaaS founders, startups, product teams, marketing agencies, and brands who need animation that communicates — not just decorates.
Let's make your message impossible to misunderstand.
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2D Animation
Adobe After Effects
Animation
Character Animation
Logo Animation
Video Animation
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Animated GIF
Motion Design
Motion Graphics
Social Media Video
Animated Banner Ad
Promotional Video
Video Editing
Gambling
UI Animation
Oleksandra H.
Kiev, Ukraine
$30/hr
5.0
18 jobs
2D Game Artist & Spine 2D Animator specializing in mobile games — characters, environment, UI assets, and clean, expressive animation.
I enjoy working closely with game studios on long-term projects, offering clear communication, attention to detail, and reliable, production-ready results ✨🦄
Illustration
Casual Game
2D Game Art
Digital Art
Game Art
Character Design
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Children's Book Illustration
Cartoon Art
Digital Illustration
Graphic Design
Sketching
Concept Design
Adobe Photoshop Elements
Volodymyr P.
Kyiv, Ukraine
$20/hr
5.0
4 jobs
Are you looking to elevate your brand with dynamic, professional motion design? I am here to bring your static graphics to life.
As a dedicated Motion Designer and Animator, I specialize in creating high-quality, eye-catching animations that help businesses and brands stand out. I focus entirely on the animation process, ensuring smooth movements, perfect timing, and professional visual storytelling.
Here is what I can help you with:
- Professional Logo Animation (custom branding reveals)
- 2D Motion Graphics & Explainer Videos
- Kinetic Typography & Animated Titles
- Intros, Outros, and Promo Video Assets
My Technical Toolkit:
- Adobe After Effects (Advanced Animation & Expressions)
- Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop (Asset Preparation and Optimization)
I closely collaborate with clients to understand their vision and deliver clean, high-end animation projects on time. Let’s work together to make your visual content move and impress your audience!
2D Animation
Adobe After Effects
Animation
Character Animation
Illustration
Logo Animation
Motion Graphics
Kinetic Typography
Explainer Video
Video Intro & Outro
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Animation Design
Motion Design
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