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Daniyal J.

2D/3D Animator | Explainer Videos, Motion Graphics

Franklin Square, New York
$35 per hour
24 jobs
$10K+ total earnings

๐Ÿš€ Why Founders, Agencies, and Business Owners Work With Me ๐Ÿ† 2D & 3D Animator with 5+ Years of Experience ๐Ÿ† Explainer Videos, Motion Graphics, and Character Animation Specialist ๐Ÿ† High-Impact Videos Designed to Engage, Explain, and Convert ๐Ÿ† Complete Production Support from Storyboard to Final Delivery ๐Ÿ† Clear Communication, Reliable Delivery, and Professional Collaboration Struggling to turn your idea, product, or service into a video that actually captures attention and delivers results? I help startups, agencies, brands, and business owners create professional 2D and 3D animations that explain ideas clearly, strengthen brand messaging, and keep viewers engaged. Whether you need a conversion-focused explainer video, SaaS product demo, character animation, motion graphics, or 3D product animation, I can manage the complete process from concept to final delivery. ๐ŸŽฌ What I Can Help You With โœ” 2D Explainer Videos Clean, engaging, and easy-to-understand animations that simplify complex ideas and communicate your message clearly. โœ” 3D Explainer and Product Videos High-quality 3D visuals for products, services, technical concepts, and marketing campaigns. โœ” SaaS and Product Demo Videos Professional videos that showcase your platform, features, workflows, and benefits in a simple and visually appealing way. โœ” 2D and 3D Character Animation Smooth, expressive, and storytelling-focused character animation designed to connect with your audience. โœ” Motion Graphics Modern motion graphics for websites, presentations, advertisements, product launches, and social media campaigns. โœ” Animated Ads and Social Media Videos Short-form videos designed to stop the scroll, capture attention, and improve engagement. โœ” Storyboarding and Animatics Detailed visual planning for scenes, transitions, camera movement, timing, and overall direction before full production begins. โœ” Rigging, Compositing, and VFX Professional character rigging, visual effects, lighting, rendering, compositing, and final polish. ๐Ÿš€ My Production Process I follow a clear and organized workflow to keep every project efficient, transparent, and easy to manage: โ€ข Creative brief and project planning โ€ข Script review and visual direction โ€ข Storyboard and style frames โ€ข Animatic and timing approval โ€ข Animation and motion design โ€ข Voice-over, music, and sound effects โ€ข Revisions and final delivery This process helps avoid unnecessary revisions and ensures that the final animation matches your brand, message, and business goals. ๐Ÿ’ก Types of Projects I Can Handle โ€ข 2D and 3D Explainer Videos โ€ข SaaS Product Videos โ€ข Product Demo Videos โ€ข Character Animation โ€ข Corporate Animation โ€ข Educational and Training Videos โ€ข Social Media Ads โ€ข YouTube Animation โ€ข Product Animation โ€ข App and Software Explainers โ€ข Promotional Videos โ€ข Storyboards and Animatics โ€ข Logo and Typography Animation โ€ข UI and Website Animation ๐Ÿ† Why Clients Choose Me โœ” Business-focused animation solutions โœ” Strong understanding of storytelling and visual communication โœ” Complete ownership from planning to final delivery โœ” Clear communication and regular progress updates โœ” Reliable delivery and organized workflow โœ” Attention to detail in every scene โœ” Flexible support for agencies, startups, and growing businesses โœ” Long-term collaboration mindset About Me Iโ€™m a 2D and 3D animator specializing in explainer videos, product animations, motion graphics, and character animation. I help businesses turn scripts, ideas, and complex concepts into visually powerful videos that are easy to understand and enjoyable to watch. My focus is not only on making the animation look good. I make sure every scene supports the message, keeps the viewer engaged, and helps the video achieve its purpose. ๐Ÿ’ฌ Letโ€™s Bring Your Idea to Life Have a script, storyboard, product, or even just a rough concept? Send me your project details, preferred style, video duration, and references. Iโ€™ll help you turn your idea into a professional animation that is clear, engaging, and built to deliver results. Keywords: 2D Animator, 3D Animator, 2D Animation, 3D Animation, Explainer Video, Animated Explainer Video, SaaS Explainer Video, Product Demo Video, Product Animation, Character Animation, 2D Character Animation, 3D Character Animation, Motion Graphics, Motion Designer, Corporate Animation, Promotional Video, Social Media Animation, Animated Ads, YouTube Animation, Educational Animation, Training Video, Storyboarding, Animatic, Character Rigging, 3D Rigging, Compositing, Visual Effects, VFX, Logo Animation, Typography Animation, UI Animation, App Explainer Video, Software Demo Video, Startup Video, Marketing Video, After Effects, Blender, Maya, Cinema 4D, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere Pro, Unreal Engine, Rendering, Lighting, Animation Production, and Video Editing.

Adeeb M.

Graphic Designer | Web Design | Full Stack Developer | 2D/3D Animator

Queens County, New York
$30 per hour
5 jobs
$1K+ total earnings

From the moment I picked up a pencil, I was drawn to creating things. It started with sketching logos, characters, and imaginary worlds, then evolved into designing brands, illustrations, websites, and eventually animation. What fascinated me wasn't just making something look beautiful it was creating visuals that communicate ideas, evoke emotions, and tell memorable stories. As a kid, I was endlessly curious about animation. I'd watch simple drawings transform into expressive characters and wonder how artists could make people laugh, cry, and connect with nothing more than lines, colors, and movement. That curiosity naturally led me from graphic design into illustration, storyboarding, animation, UI/UX, and web design. I began working professionally in my teens, continuously refining my craft while collaborating with agencies, startups, entrepreneurs, and established businesses. Much of that work happened behind the scenes, contributing to successful campaigns, brands, products, and digital experiences under agency names. Today, I bring that same agency-level experience directly to my clients with a more personal approach, clear communication, and complete dedication to every project. With over 18 years of experience, I specialize in graphic design, branding, illustration, character design, storyboarding, 2D & 3D animation, UI/UX design, and web design. Whether you need a complete brand identity, an animated explainer, custom illustrations, a landing page, or a complete website design in Figma, I can help turn your ideas into polished visual experiences. What I Do Graphic Design & Brand Identity I create visual identities that help businesses look professional, recognizable, and consistent across every touchpoint. Services include Logo Design Brand Identity & Visual Identity Systems Brand Guidelines Business Cards & Stationery Social Media Design Marketing Materials Brochure & Print Design Packaging Design Presentation Design Digital Marketing Assets Infographics Illustration & Character Design I create custom illustrations and characters for brands, products, campaigns, animation, games, and storytelling. Services include: Character Design Mascot Design 2D Illustration Digital Illustration Concept Art Environment Design Character Sheets Children's Illustration Storytelling Illustration Animation Assets Whether you need a simple mascot or a complete visual world, I focus on creating artwork with personality, consistency, and purpose. Storyboarding Every successful animation starts with a strong visual plan. I transform scripts, concepts, and ideas into clear, production-ready storyboards covering camera angles, composition, shot transitions, character actions, pacing, and visual storytelling. 2D & 3D Animation I create engaging animations that explain, promote, educate, or entertain. Services include: Explainer Videos SaaS Explainer Videos Product Demonstrations Promotional Videos Motion Graphics Character Animation Logo Animation Social Media Animation Educational Videos Animated Presentations UI/Product Animation 3D Product Animation 3D Visualization I combine illustration, storytelling, sound, timing, and movement to turn ideas into engaging visual experiences. UI/UX & Web Design I design modern, responsive websites and digital experiences that balance visual appeal with usability and business goals. Services include: Website Design UI/UX Design Landing Page Design SaaS Website Design E-commerce Website Design Dashboard Design Web App UI Design Mobile UI Design Wireframes Interactive Prototypes Design Systems Responsive Web Design Website Redesign I primarily use Figma to create high-fidelity website designs, prototypes, and design systems that are ready for development. Tools I Work With Graphic Design: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign Animation & Motion: Adobe After Effects, Adobe Animate, Blender UI/UX & Web Design: Figma, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator Whether you're building a brand, creating an animation, developing a character, designing a website, or bringing a new visual concept to life, I can help take it from idea to finished design. My goal is simple: create work that looks exceptional, communicates clearly, and leaves a lasting impression. Let's create something your audience won't forget.

Kristina M.

3D Animator & 3D Modeler

Yonkers, New York
$15 per hour
3 jobs
$800+ total earnings

3D Animator trained in Computer Animation, specializing in 3D Character Animation. Fluent in Blender & can create quality animations/models quickly. Always willing to learn & adapt to new techniques & workflows. Enthusiastic about creating new animations for entertainment, marketing, & business needs.

Umar B.

Explainer Video | Motion Graphics | Product Demo| 2D/3D Animation

Richmond County, New York
$30 per hour
24 jobs
$20K+ total earnings

๐Ÿ๐ƒ ๐€๐ง๐ข๐ฆ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง | ๐Ÿ‘๐ƒ ๐€๐ง๐ข๐ฆ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง | ๐„๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐š๐ข๐ง๐ž๐ซ ๐•๐ข๐๐ž๐จ & ๐Œ๐จ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐†๐ซ๐š๐ฉ๐ก๐ข๐œ๐ฌ I help businesses, startups, SaaS companies, and brands communicate complex ideas through high-quality 2D Animation, 3D Animation, Explainer Videos, Demo Videos, Product Animations, and Motion Graphics that engage audiences, simplify messaging, and drive results. With over 10 years of experience, I create animation content for SaaS products, software platforms, mobile apps, marketing campaigns, educational content, product launches, and corporate communications. My goal is to transform ideas into clear, visually compelling animations that help businesses explain their products, strengthen their brand messaging, and keep audiences engaged from start to finish. Whether you need a SaaS Explainer Video, Product Demo Video, 2D Animation, 3D Product Animation, Motion Graphics Video, Character Animation, Product Visualization, or Corporate Animation, I can manage the entire production process from concept to final delivery. ๐–๐ก๐ฒ ๐–๐จ๐ซ๐ค ๐–๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐Œ๐ž โ€ข Clear communication throughout the project โ€ข Strong focus on storytelling and audience engagement โ€ข Organized workflow and reliable project management โ€ข High-quality visuals with attention to detail โ€ข Experience working with startups, agencies, and established brands โ€ข Fast turnaround without compromising quality ๐’๐ž๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐œ๐ž๐ฌ ๐ˆ ๐Ž๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ž๐ซ ๐Ÿ๐ƒ ๐€๐ง๐ข๐ฆ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง & ๐Œ๐จ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐†๐ซ๐š๐ฉ๐ก๐ข๐œ๐ฌ โ€ข 2D Animation โ€ข Motion Graphics โ€ข Motion Design โ€ข UI Animation โ€ข UX Animation โ€ข Whiteboard Animation โ€ข Isometric Animation โ€ข Kinetic Typography โ€ข Logo Animation โ€ข Social Media Animation โ€ข Infographic Animation ๐Ÿ‘๐ƒ ๐€๐ง๐ข๐ฆ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง & ๐๐ซ๐จ๐๐ฎ๐œ๐ญ ๐•๐ข๐ฌ๐ฎ๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ณ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง โ€ข 3D Animation โ€ข 3D Product Animation โ€ข Product Visualization โ€ข Product Rendering โ€ข 3D Modeling โ€ข 3D Motion Graphics โ€ข Architectural Animation โ€ข Technical Animation โ€ข Product Showcase Video ๐„๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐š๐ข๐ง๐ž๐ซ ๐•๐ข๐๐ž๐จ & ๐ƒ๐ž๐ฆ๐จ ๐•๐ข๐๐ž๐จ โ€ข Explainer Video โ€ข SaaS Explainer Video โ€ข Software Demo Video โ€ข Product Demo Video โ€ข App Demo Video โ€ข Corporate Explainer Video โ€ข Startup Explainer Video โ€ข Promotional Video โ€ข Educational & Training Video โ€ข Marketing Video ๐‚๐ก๐š๐ซ๐š๐œ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐€๐ง๐ข๐ฆ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง โ€ข Character Animation โ€ข Cartoon Animation โ€ข Animated Storytelling โ€ข Mascot Animation โ€ข Traditional Animation โ€ข Frame-by-Frame Animation ๐Œ๐ฒ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐œ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ 1. Script & Concept Development 2. Storyboarding & Visual Planning 3. Design & Asset Creation 4. Animation Production 5. Sound Design & Video Editing 6. Revisions & Final Delivery ๐“๐จ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐ˆ ๐”๐ฌ๐ž โ€ข Adobe After Effects โ€ข Adobe Premiere Pro โ€ข Blender โ€ข Cinema 4D โ€ข Autodesk Maya โ€ข Moho โ€ข Adobe Illustrator โ€ข Adobe Photoshop โ€ข DaVinci Resolve If you're looking for a specialist in 2D Animation, 3D Animation, Explainer Videos, Demo Videos, Motion Graphics, SaaS Videos, Product Animations, and Animated Marketing Content, hit the ๐ˆ๐ง๐ฏ๐ข๐ญ๐ž button to get in touch. 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