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Walled Lake, Michigan
When you hire an animator with 10+ years of professional experience, you're not just getting smooth motion. You're getting a strategic partner who understands *why* a story moves an audience, not just *how* to animate it. I provide a unified creative partner for your entire animated content pipeline. I bridge the gap between premium motion design and high-fidelity 3D execution, ensuring your story maintains its visual and narrative integrity from the first storyboard frame to the final rendered export. By handling both 2D and 3D animation myself, I eliminate the friction of managing separate illustrators, riggers, and editors. You get a single, streamlined workflow from initial concept to a polished, publish-ready video. **๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ & ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐** - Explainer & Marketing Videos: Script-to-screen production, storyboarding, voiceover sync, and sound design for product launches and brand stories. - Motion Graphics: Animated logos, kinetic typography, title sequences, and UI/UX motion for apps and digital products. - Character Animation: Custom character design, rigging, and expressive animation for mascots, social content, and narrative pieces. - Whiteboard & Infographic Animation: Data visualization, animated infographics, and educational/e-learning content. - Social & Ad Content: Platform-optimized motion design for YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn. Expert-level execution across Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, Toon Boom Harmony, and Photoshop. --- **๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ & ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐** - 3D Modeling & Rendering: Product visualization, architectural walkthroughs, and photoreal asset creation. - Character Rigging & Animation: Skeletal rigging, lip-sync, and performance animation for narrative and commercial work. - Compositing & VFX: Visual effects, color grading, and seamless 2D/3D integration in post-production. - Full Post-Production Pipeline: Editing, audio mixing, and final delivery optimized for every platform. Software & Pipeline: Cinema 4D, Blender, Maya, Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve. --- **๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐** Every frame, transition, and timing choice I make is done with strategic intent โ built to hold attention and communicate clearly, not just look impressive. I take full ownership of the production pipeline, moving efficiently from script and storyboard through to final rendered, platform-ready video. **If you are looking for an autonomous expert to bring your brand's story to life across both 2D and 3D mediums, let's talk.**
- 2D Design
- Motion Graphics
- Whiteboard Animation
- Adobe After Effects
- Explainer Video
- 2D Animation
- Vyond
- Animation for Kids
- Toon Boom Harmony
- Doodly
- Video Editing
- Character Animation
- Whiteboard Video
- Animated Cartoon
- Reallusion Cartoon Animator
- Adobe Animate
- AI Video Generation
- CapCut
- Animation
- Adobe Premiere Pro
Malaga, Spain
Official Rive expert โญ๏ธ Looking for someone who knows their way around motion magic? I'm your person! I create unique vector characters (Sketch), Rive character animations, lip-sync, splash screens, logos, buttons, and icons - basically, all the eye candy your project needs. (Psst... wanna know a secret? Almost any UI element can be animated - and yes, I can do that too). I'm also diving into the latest Rive Data Binding features: super cool stuff. Oh, and if you need a full UI design for your mobile app or game, I'm all in (using Sketch, of course). Letโs make something awesome together! So, I am available to assist you by providing: ใปUnique vector characters created from scratch ใป2D animations for games, applications, and websites (Rive app) ใปInteractive fully controlled mascot animation ใปTalking characters with full lip-sync ใปInteractive Icons and Buttons animation ใปCustomisable character's animation ใปLogo creation, redesign, and animation ใปSplash screen animation ใปOnboarding animation ใปAdvertisement animation ใปShort animated movies for YouTube ใปUI/UX design for games and apps ใปRedesign of existing UI, awarding it a modern look ใปControl of UI design implementation and communication with developers Usually, I start my work with a paper sketch, and once approved, I create a vector picture of the character within the Sketch app. After that (if necessary), I create for my characters a set of facial expressions and body positions that helps a lot to animate them. The deliveries at this step will include original vector images (usually SVG) and, if necessary, any raster formats such as png or jpeg. Next, I import a vector image to the Rive app to animate it. I create animations of any complexity in Rive: from simple idle animations of icons and loaders to complex ones, including walking cycles and whole scene animation. In my work, I use the full range of features provided by Rive: bones, constraints, state machine, data binding. Also, I can make the animations fully interactive by using Rive listeners. The Rive app is something like SVG animation but more advanced and friendlier. It's easy to integrate Rive animations into Flutter mobile applications, iOS, Android, React Native, Web, React, Vue, and Angular. The Rive app native format is .riv, an animated vector image file, which can be integrated into the app or game using Rive's free runtimes. I can also export to animated gifs, .webM, .mov, .mp4, or other desired formats, so my animations can be used everywhere: websites, videos, games, and apps. It is also possible to animate your existing vector artwork if you have it. In case you have a raster image, I also offer a service of manual vectorisation and animation. I show some of my works in Upwork Portfolio, and here are just a few examples of mobile games I've created UI design, app icons, and promotional materials for: Solitaire Classic Klondike from IGC Mobile - 10,000,000+ (Google Play store statistics) FreeCell Solitaire from IGC Mobile - 1,000,000+ installs Hearts Deluxe from IGC Mobile - 100,000+ installs Spider Solitaire from IGC Mobile - 10,000+ installs I'm responsible for my work and try to achieve the best result. I follow modern design trends and also study the art of famous artists and animators from Disney and DreamWorks studios, draw sketches, and create watercolour and oil paintings.
- Animated Cartoon
- Logo Animation
- Character Design
- Sketch
- UI Animation
- Motion Graphics
- 2D Animation
- Vector Art
- Game Art
- Character Animation
- Cartoon Character
- Game Asset
- Cartoon Style
- Card Game
- Game UI/UX Design
Layyah, Pakistan
โ UPWORK SKILL CERTIFICATION BADGE IN ILLUSTRATION Hi, Iโm Mewish a full-time digital illustrator with 4+ years of experience working with authors, publishers, startups, and brands to create high-quality, publish-ready illustrations. I specialize in childrenโs book illustration and character design, with a strong focus on storytelling, consistency, and print accuracy. I handle the entire illustration and formatting process myself, including trim size, bleed, margins, and KDP-compliant layout, and deliver fully print-ready filesโso you donโt need to hire a separate formatter or worry about technical details. I have successfully helped 10+ authors self-publish their childrenโs books on Amazon KDP, providing interior and cover files that meet professional publishing standards at no extra cost. What I offer: โข Childrenโs book illustration (interior pages, covers & layout) โข Character design & development (cartoon, stylized, semi-realistic) โข Concept art & visual storytelling โข Wall art, printables, stickers & merchandise design Tools I use: Adobe Illustrator | Photoshop | InDesign | Procreate | Clip Studio Paint Why clients choose me: โ๏ธ High-resolution illustrations (300โ600 DPI) โ๏ธ Print & web-ready delivery โ๏ธ Clear communication and reliable timelines โ๏ธ Detail-oriented, professional workflow โ๏ธ NDA & full confidentiality guaranteed โญMehwish is an excellent designer with outstanding dedication and work ethic. She is easy to work with, communicates clearly, takes feedback exceptionally well, and consistently goes above and beyond. Despite a long and detail-heavy project, she remained patient, collaborative, and fully committed to delivering the best outcome. I would absolutely hire her again and highly recommend her. ๐ Send a message to get started. children book illustrator | childrenโs book illustrator | childrens book illustrator | kids book illustrator | picture book illustrator | story book illustrator | children story book illustrator | kids story illustrator | children illustration | childrenโs illustration | kids illustration | story illustration | book illustration | book illustrations | book illustrator | illustrate children book | children book illustration | children story illustration | kids book illustration | picture book illustration | story book illustration | children book artist | kids book artist | illustration for children | illustration for kids | hand drawn illustration | hand drawn children book | watercolor illustration | watercolor children book | digital illustration | 2d illustration | 3d illustration | 3d children book illustration | cartoon illustration | cartoon children book | whimsical illustration | whimsical book | magical illustration | magical children book | animal illustration | animal children book | character design | children character design | kids character illustration | african american illustration | african american children book | diverse children illustration | book cover illustration | children book cover | kids book cover | cover page design | ebook illustration | kindle books illustration | amazon kdp illustration | kdp children book | kdp artiste | amazon kindle children book | self publishing illustration | publishing illustration | book layout design | book design | children book design | kids book design | page ready illustration | print ready illustration | educational illustration | learning illustration | children educational book | preschool illustration | early learning illustration | comic book illustration | comic illustration for kids | realistic drawing | stylized illusyration | ai image generator | digital illustration | story book art | picture book art | kids book art | children book art | illustrators | illustration service | children illustration service | kids illustration service | book illustration service | children book freelancer
- 2D Illustration
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Indore, India
SaaS Animation Expert | Google & Meta Ads | GoHighLevel | SEO & Web Development | 10+ Years | Top Rated Helping SaaS companies, startups, and growing brands turn complex products into high-converting animated videos - then scaling them with performance marketing that delivers real ROAS, not vanity metrics. Hi, I'm Nitesh - a creative + performance specialist with 10+ years of experience and 500+ projects delivered across fintech, SaaS, blockchain, healthcare, e-commerce, real estate, and IT. I'm one of the few freelancers who handles both sides of the growth equation: the video that tells your story AND the ad strategy that scales it. Animation & Video Production โ SaaS Explainer Videos & Product Demos โ 2D & 2.5D Animation, Motion Graphics โ Mobile App & Software Walkthroughs โ Whiteboard, Line Art & Character Animation โ Logo Animation, Brand Videos & Sales Videos โ Scriptwriting, Storyboarding, Voiceover Direction โ Instagram Reels, TikTok & YouTube Shorts โ Tools: After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop, Figma, Audition Performance Marketing & Growth โ Google Ads โ Search, Display, YouTube, Performance Max โ Meta Ads โ Facebook & Instagram (built around CAC & ROAS) โ TikTok, Twitter/X, Snapchat & Native Ads (Taboola, Outbrain) โ SEO โ on-page, technical, content strategy & link building โ Email & SMS Marketing โ Klaviyo, Mailchimp (flows, segmentation, A/B testing) โ Weekly reporting, creative testing, funnel optimization GoHighLevel & Automation โ Full CRM setup, pipelines & workflows โ Funnel & landing page builds โ SMS/email automation, booking calendars โ Snapshot creation & agency setup โ Lead nurturing & inbox management Website Development โ High-converting landing pages โ WordPress, Webflow & GHL sites โ Conversion-focused UX built around your funnel Why clients choose me: โ 10+ years combining creative + performance (most freelancers do one or the other) โ 500+ projects delivered with 100% Job Success Score โ Available across time zones with fast turnarounds โ 100% money-back guarantee if you're not satisfied โ I build videos that are engineered for paid ads from day one Industries I specialize in: SaaS, fintech, blockchain, healthcare, e-commerce, real estate, IT, education, and B2B services. Whether you need a product explainer that converts cold traffic, a full Google/Meta ad campaign that scales, a GoHighLevel setup that automates your pipeline, or a website that ties it all together โ I'm ready to help. Let's talk about your project. Send me a message and I'll respond within a few hours. Nitesh R. Top Rated Seller | 100% Job Success | Video โข Ads โข GHL โข SEO โข Web Dev
- Animation
- Adobe After Effects
- Illustration
- 3D Animation
- 2D Animation
- Explainer Video
- UI Animation
- Flat Animation
- Logo Animation
- Cartoon Animation
- Graphic Animation
- Video Animation
- SaaS
- Motion Graphics
- Corporate Video
Lagos, Nigeria
๐ Childrenโs Book Illustrator | Picture Book & Storybook Illustration | Watercolor & Whimsical Character Design | Amazon KDP Expert Most childrenโs books fail to connect with young readers not because the story is bad โ but because the illustrations fail to create emotion, consistency, imagination, and visual storytelling that children can truly understand and remember. Many authors come to Upwork after struggling with stiff AI-looking artwork, inconsistent characters, weak storytelling visuals, poor communication, or illustrations that simply do not capture the magic they imagined for their book. Others have beautiful story ideas but need an experienced childrenโs book illustrator who can transform those ideas into warm, engaging, and professionally illustrated storybooks ready for publishing on Amazon KDP. Thatโs where I come in. I specialize in childrenโs book illustration, whimsical watercolor illustration, picture book art, character design, and Amazon KDP-ready storybook illustration that helps authors create books children emotionally connect with from the very first page. I donโt just create โbeautiful drawings.โ I create illustrations designed to: โ Bring your story to life emotionally โ Keep children engaged page after page โ Build memorable and expressive characters โ Maintain full character consistency across every illustration โ Match your storyโs mood, age group, and message โ Deliver professional print-ready artwork for Amazon KDP and publishing Whether you are a first-time childrenโs book author, self-publisher, educator, parent, or publishing brand, I help transform your imagination into a polished childrenโs book that feels magical, professional, and emotionally engaging. ๐จ MY SERVICES โ Childrenโs Book Illustration โ Picture Book Illustration โ Storybook Illustration โ Watercolor Childrenโs Illustration โ Whimsical & Hand-Painted Art Style โ Character Design & Expression Sheets โ Book Cover Illustration โ Coloring Book Illustration โ Animal & Fantasy Character Illustration โ African American & Diverse Character Design โ Amazon KDP Formatting & Book Design โ Full Page & Double Spread Illustrations โ Print-Ready 300 DPI Files ๐ WHY CLIENTS LOVE WORKING WITH ME Many illustrators focus only on artwork. I focus on storytelling, emotional connection, and the complete reading experience for children. My illustration process is carefully designed to ensure: ๐ข Clear communication throughout the project ๐ข Consistent and recognizable characters across pages ๐ข Child-friendly storytelling visuals ๐ข Warm, expressive, and human-feeling artwork ๐ข High-quality illustrations optimized for publishing platforms ๐ข Attention to detail from sketch to final delivery I understand that many childrenโs books are deeply personal projects inspired by family memories, childhood dreams, important life lessons, faith, education, and meaningful experiences. Thatโs why I approach every project with creativity, patience, collaboration, and genuine care for your vision. If you are looking for a childrenโs book illustrator who understands storytelling, emotion, character design, and professional publishing requirements โ I would love to help bring your story to life. ๐ฉ Send me a message and letโs create a childrenโs book young readers will remember. children book illustrator | childrenโs book illustrator | childrens book illustrator | kids book illustrator | picture book illustrator | story book illustrator | children story book illustrator | kids story illustrator | children illustration | childrenโs illustration | kids illustration | story illustration | book illustration | book illustrations | book illustrator | illustrate children book | children book illustration | children story illustration | kids book illustration | picture book illustration | story book illustration | children book artist | kids book artist | illustration for children | illustration for kids | hand drawn illustration | hand drawn children book | watercolor illustration | watercolor children book | digital illustration | 2d illustration | 3d illustration | 3d children book illustration | cartoon illustration | cartoon children book | whimsical illustration | whimsical book | magical illustration | magical children book | animal illustration | animal children book | character design | children character design | kids character illustration | african american illustration | african american children book | diverse children illustration | book cover illustration | children book cover | kids book cover | cover page design | ebook illustration | kindle books illustration | amazon kdp illustration | kdp children book | kdp artiste | amazon kindle children book | self publishing illustration | publishing illustration | book layout design | book design | children book design | kids book design | page ready illustration | print ready illustration | educational illustration | learning illustration | children educational book |
- 2D Illustration
- Adobe Illustrator
- Children's Book Illustration
- Character Design
- Illustration
- Book Cover Design
- Storybook
- Cartoon Art
- Hand-Drawn Style
- Layout Design
- Watercolor
- Whimsical
- Cartoon Character
- Book Illustration
- Cover Art
- Book Cover
- Procreate
- Vector Graphic
- Digital Illustration
- Book Design
Dipolog City, Philippines
I have been working with an excellent team of freelancer for almost 4 years and now I decided to work on my own and updated my profile (2018), I'm confident with my skills to give you good quality work and hardship for your satisfactions base on my previous works. I'm a graduate of 2d animation and have been working on the various field of illustration such as: -children book illustration/background -2d animation/background -graphic design -comics and manga -logos/t-shirt design -sticker design -signage Whether it's simple or detailed I'm flexible enough to give you what you are looking for. I can work on Photoshop, Illustrator, Manga Studio, Coreldraw. You can view some of my examples at my portfolio(will be updated of recent works), I can guaranty to be a good service to your needs.
- 2D Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Illustration
- Spine 2D
- 2D Animation
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