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Simrah K.

Franklin Square, New York

$30/hr
4.7
24 jobs

๐๐ž๐ž๐ ๐š๐ง๐ข๐ฆ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐š๐œ๐ญ๐ฎ๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ž๐ง๐ ๐š๐ ๐ž, ๐ž๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐š๐ข๐ง, ๐š๐ง๐ ๐œ๐จ๐ง๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ญ? I help SaaS companies, AI startups, FinTech brands, Healthcare companies, agencies, and growing businesses turn complex ideas into clear, high-converting animated videos. From SaaS explainer videos and UI animations to motion graphics, product demos, and 2D/3D animation โ€” I create visuals designed not just to look great, but to improve engagement, retention, user understanding, and conversions. With 7+ years of experience working with global clients and US-based studios, I combine strong storytelling, motion design, and product-focused strategy to create animations that are impossible to ignore and easy to understand. โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ” ๐Ÿš€ ๐–๐‡๐€๐“ ๐ˆ ๐ƒ๐Ž โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ” โœ” SaaS Explainer Videos โœ” Product Demo Videos & Software Walkthroughs โœ” UI/UX Animation & Dashboard Motion Graphics โœ” 2D Animation & 3D Animation โœ” Character Animation โœ” Motion Graphics for Marketing & Advertising โœ” Product Launch Videos โœ” Corporate Videos & Training Videos โœ” Social Media Video Ads โœ” Storyboarding & Visual Development โœ” Rigging, Compositing & VFX โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ” ๐Ÿ“ˆ ๐’๐๐„๐‚๐ˆ๐€๐‹๐ˆ๐™๐„๐ƒ ๐ˆ๐ โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ” โ€ข SaaS Explainer Videos โ€ข AI & Tech Product Videos โ€ข FinTech Animation โ€ข Healthcare Animation โ€ข Startup Product Launch Videos โ€ข B2B Marketing Videos โ€ข Motion Graphics Animation โ€ข UI Animation for Apps & Platforms โ€ข Conversion-Focused Video Content โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ” ๐Ÿ† ๐–๐‡๐˜ ๐‚๐‹๐ˆ๐„๐๐“๐’ ๐‡๐ˆ๐‘๐„ ๐Œ๐„ โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ” โœ” 130+ explainer & product videos delivered โœ” Experience with SaaS, AI, FinTech & Healthcare brands โœ” Conversion-focused storytelling & UX-driven visuals โœ” Fast turnaround & smooth communication โœ” Full production pipeline from concept to final render โœ” Reliable long-term collaboration โœ” Professional workflow with clear milestones & feedback rounds โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ” โš™๏ธ ๐‡๐Ž๐– ๐ˆ๐“ ๐–๐Ž๐‘๐Š๐’ โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ” Discovery & Strategy We align on your audience, goals, messaging, and video style. Script & Story Structure I help shape a clear, engaging, and conversion-focused narrative. FREE Storyboard & Visual Direction Full storyboard and visual development before animation begins. Animation & Motion Design Polished motion graphics, UI animation, character animation, and transitions. Sound Design, VFX & Final Delivery Professional final export optimized for web, social media, ads, and presentations. โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ” ๐Ÿ›  ๐“๐Ž๐Ž๐‹๐’ & ๐’๐Ž๐…๐“๐–๐€๐‘๐„ โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ” Adobe After Effects โ€ข Premiere Pro โ€ข Illustrator โ€ข Photoshop Blender โ€ข Cinema 4D โ€ข Maya โ€ข Unreal Engine โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ” ๐Ÿ“ฉ ๐‹๐„๐“โ€™๐’ ๐“๐€๐‹๐Š โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ” Send me your script, idea, product, or even just a rough concept โ€” and Iโ€™ll help you choose the right animation style and video strategy for your goals. ๐Ÿ‘‰ Press โ€œInvite to Jobโ€ or โ€œSend Messageโ€ and letโ€™s create something amazing.

  • 3D Animation
  • 3D Modeling
  • 2D Animation
  • CGI
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Illustration
  • Whiteboard Animation
  • 4D Simulation
  • Character Animation
  • Maxon Cinema 4D
  • Motion Graphics
  • Explainer Video
  • Video Production
  • Video Editing
  • 3D Product Animation
  • Unreal Engine
  • Visual Effects
  • Promotional Video
  • Corporate Video
  • UI Animation
Hans K.

Queens County, New York

$25/hr
5.0
300 jobs

๐ŸŽฏ Experienced Design Partner | 100% Job Success ๐Ÿ“ˆ 270+ Completed Projects | $80K+ Earned | 913 Hours ๐Ÿ… Top Rated Designer for Branding, Print, Web & E-commerce ๐‚๐ฅ๐ž๐š๐ซ, ๐’๐ญ๐ซ๐ฎ๐œ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž๐ & ๐‘๐ž๐š๐๐ฒ-๐“๐จ-๐”๐ฌ๐ž ๐ƒ๐ž๐ฌ๐ข๐ ๐ง I create visuals that make content, brands, and products easy to understand, professional, and engaging. I blend แด‡แด…ษชแด›แดส€ษชแด€สŸ แด…แด‡sษชษขษด, แด˜ส€ษชษดแด› แด„แดสŸสŸแด€แด›แด‡ส€แด€สŸ, ส™ส€แด€ษดแด…ษชษดษข, แด€ษดแด… แด‡-แด„แดแดแดแด‡ส€แด„แด‡ ษขส€แด€แด˜สœษชแด„s into cohesive systems so your materials feel connected and polished, whether theyโ€™re read online, in print, or in presentations. Every layout, color choice, and visual element is intentional, I focus on แด„สŸแด€ส€ษชแด›ส, ส€แด‡แด€แด…แด€ส™ษชสŸษชแด›ส, แด€ษดแด… แดœsแด‡ส€ แด‡xแด˜แด‡ส€ษชแด‡ษดแด„แด‡, not decoration. I design for results: to help brands communicate clearly, build trust, and stand out. ๐–๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐ˆ ๐ƒ๐ž๐ฌ๐ข๐ ๐ง ๐‘จ๐’Ž๐’‚๐’›๐’๐’ & ๐‘ฌ-๐’„๐’๐’Ž๐’Ž๐’†๐’“๐’„๐’† โ€ข A+ content, infographics, and product comparison visuals โ€ข Main images, lifestyle photos, and packaging graphics โ€ข Shopify & WooCommerce section layouts, banners, and product grids โ€ข Marketing graphics for online campaigns and ads ๐‘พ๐’†๐’ƒ & ๐‘ผ๐‘ฐ โ€ข Custom homepage and product page layouts โ€ข Figma wireframes, clean UI sections, and mobile-friendly designs โ€ข Web banners, social media graphics, icons, and visual assets ๐‘ฉ๐’“๐’‚๐’๐’…๐’Š๐’๐’ˆ, ๐‘ท๐’“๐’Š๐’๐’• & ๐‘ฝ๐’Š๐’”๐’–๐’‚๐’ ๐‘ฐ๐’…๐’†๐’๐’•๐’Š๐’•๐’š โ€ข Logos, rebrands, and full identity kits โ€ข Packaging and label systems that are cohesive online and offline โ€ข Brand guidelines and visual consistency checks โ€ข Multi-page layouts, manuals, inserts, labels, and stationery โ€ข Album covers, menus, and business cards ๐‘ด๐’‚๐’“๐’Œ๐’†๐’•๐’Š๐’๐’ˆ & ๐‘ท๐’“๐’†๐’”๐’†๐’๐’•๐’‚๐’•๐’Š๐’๐’๐’” โ€ข Pitch decks, Canva templates, and business presentations โ€ข Posters, brochures, flyers, and promotional campaigns โ€ข Visual storytelling through data, charts, and infographics ๐–๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ ๐‚๐š๐ง ๐„๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ž๐œ๐ญ โ€ข Designs that match your audience, purpose, and platform โ€ข Clean layouts with clear visual hierarchy and structure โ€ข Print-ready and digital files (AI, PSD, INDD, Canva) โ€ข Mockups to show context and presentation-ready visuals โ€ข Multiple revision rounds to refine the direction ๐‡๐จ๐ฐ ๐ˆ ๐–๐จ๐ซ๐ค 1. Understand your content, goals, and audience 2. Set layout and visual direction or design concepts 3. Review and refine based on your feedback 4. Deliver organized, ready-to-use, high-quality files ๐“๐ž๐š๐ฆ ๐’๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ I work with a small team covering illustration, graphic design, branding, and web design. This allows us to handle bigger projects efficiently while maintaining consistency across all assets. ๐–๐ก๐ฒ ๐‚๐ฅ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ ๐‚๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฌ๐ž ๐Œ๐ž โ€ข I focus on clarity, structure, and usability, not clutter โ€ข Designs are practical, professional, and built for real-world use โ€ข Organized, easy-to-manage files that are ready to share or print โ€ข Fast and clear communication with realistic timelines โ€ข Experience with Amazon, Shopify, print, web, and multi-page editorial ๐–๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐Œ๐š๐ค๐ž๐ฌ ๐Œ๐ž ๐ƒ๐ข๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ž๐ซ๐ž๐ง๐ญ โ€ข 9+ years designing high-quality editorial, branding, and e-commerce visuals โ€ข Blend of print and digital expertise for consistent brand presence โ€ข Strong attention to typography, spacing, hierarchy, and flow โ€ข I design with a purpose, everything has meaning and structure If your visuals feel scattered, inconsistent, or unclear, I can organize, polish, and unify everything so your brand and content stand out professionally.

  • Graphic Design
  • Presentation Design
  • Print Design
  • Sales & Marketing Collateral
  • Label & Packaging Design
  • Stationery Design
  • Brand Identity & Guidelines
  • Branding
  • Merchandise Graphic Design
  • Social Media Design
  • Book Design
  • Web Design
  • Amazon Listing
  • A+ Content
  • Infographic
Daniyal J.

Franklin Square, New York

$20/hr
5.0
8 jobs

๐’๐ญ๐ซ๐ฎ๐ ๐ ๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ญ๐จ ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ง ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ข๐๐ž๐š ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐จ ๐š๐ง ๐š๐ง๐ข๐ฆ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐š๐œ๐ญ๐ฎ๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ ๐ซ๐š๐›๐ฌ ๐š๐ญ๐ญ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐š๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž๐ฌ ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ๐ฌ? I help brands, startups, and agencies create ๐ก๐ข๐ ๐ก-๐ข๐ฆ๐ฉ๐š๐œ๐ญ ๐Ÿ๐ƒ & ๐Ÿ‘๐ƒ ๐š๐ง๐ข๐ฆ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ that donโ€™t just look good they explain clearly, engage deeply, and convert effectively. Whether you need a story-driven explainer video, character animation, or modern motion graphics, I make sure every frame serves a purpose. ๐Ÿš€ What I Can Help You With: โœ” 2D & 3D Character Animation Smooth, expressive, and storytelling-focused animations that connect with your audience โœ” Explainer Videos (Conversion-Focused) Animations designed to simplify your message and increase engagement & sales โœ” Motion Graphics for Ads & Social Media Clean, modern visuals that stop the scroll and capture attention โœ” Storyboarding & Visual Planning Clear direction before production so everything runs smoothly โœ” Rigging, Compositing & VFX Professional finishing for polished, high-quality results ๐Ÿ† Why Clients Work With Me: โœ” I focus on your goals, not just animation โœ” Clear communication & fast response times โœ” Reliable delivery โ€” no missed deadlines โœ” Long-term collaboration mindset ๐Ÿ’ฌ Letโ€™s Get Started ๐‡๐š๐ฏ๐ž ๐š ๐ฌ๐œ๐ซ๐ข๐ฉ๐ญ, ๐ข๐๐ž๐š, ๐จ๐ซ ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐š ๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐ก ๐œ๐จ๐ง๐œ๐ž๐ฉ๐ญ? ๐ˆโ€™๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ก๐ž๐ฅ๐ฉ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ง ๐ข๐ญ ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐จ ๐š ๐ฏ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฎ๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฐ๐ž๐ซ๐Ÿ๐ฎ๐ฅ ๐š๐ง๐ข๐ฆ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐๐ž๐ฅ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ ๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ฅ ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ๐ฌ. ๐Ÿ‘‰ Send me a message and letโ€™s bring your vision to life ๐Ÿš€

  • 3D Animation
  • Animation
  • Motion Graphics
  • 2D Animation
  • Explainer Video
  • Video Editing
  • Animated GIF
  • Video Animation
  • Animated Explainer
  • Animation for Kids
  • Character Animation
  • Whiteboard Animation
  • Video Production
  • Illustration
  • 2D Illustration
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • 3D Model
  • 3D Lighting
  • 3D Texturing & Lighting
  • Motion Design
Adeeb M.

Queens County, New York

$30/hr
5.0
5 jobs

As a kid, I was endlessly fascinated by the magic of animation as to how simple sketches transformed into characters with emotions, movement, and stories. Iโ€™d sit wide-eyed, not just watching cartoons, but wondering how they were made and why they made me feel something. That early curiosity sparked a lifelong passion for bringing imagination to life and ultimately, led me to a career where I get to do just that every day. I started working professionally in my teens, hustling through the creative grind while delivering results for global clients. For years, I sharpened my skills inside agencies and creative teams, helping brands make millions under someone elseโ€™s name. Now? Iโ€™ve stepped out from behind the curtain to build my own legacy. The same top-tier work, now with a more personal touch and laser focus on your success. Iโ€™m not just a freelancer. Iโ€™m a storyteller with a toolbox full of skills and software, ready to elevate your project into something unforgettable. With over 17 years of experience across graphic design, illustration, storyboarding, and animation, I don't just create visuals I shape experiences. From bold brand identities to immersive explainer videos, Iโ€™ve worked with startups, agencies, and multimillion-dollar companies to bring their stories to life through compelling design and animation. ๐Ÿ’ก Why Collaborate with Me? โœจ Vision Meets Execution I merge artistic intuition with technical precision to create visuals that are not only stunning but strategically aligned with your brandโ€™s goals. ๐ŸŽฏ Detail-Obsessed From storyboard to final frame, every pixel, transition, and timing cue is crafted with care. Nothing gets past my eye without being pixel-perfect. ๐Ÿค Client-First Mentality Clear communication. Fast turnarounds. Zero ego. I treat every project like a partnership and your success like my own. โณ Deadline-Driven Need it fast? I thrive under pressure and consistently deliver high-quality work on time no excuses. ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Free VoiceOver Included Professional voiceovers are part of the package no hidden costs, no compromises on quality. ๐Ÿ” Unlimited Revisions at No Extra Cost Your satisfaction is non-negotiable. Iโ€™ll refine until itโ€™s just right without nickel-and-diming you. ๐ŸŽฏ Brand-Oriented Storytelling I dive deep into your brandโ€™s essence to ensure every design and animation reflects your identity, values, and voice. What I Bring to the Table Animation That Moves People: Whether itโ€™s 2D or 3D, I specialize in breathing life into ideas. From SaaS explainer videos and character animation to motion graphics and social media content, I deliver high-quality animations with clarity, rhythm, and emotion. Tools of choice? Adobe After Effects, Animate, CapCut, Blender, Autodesk Maya and a dash of storytelling magic. Storyboards That Speak Volumes: Good stories need great structure. I break down scripts into clear, expressive, production-ready storyboards that serve as the blueprint for seamless animation. My process ensures your vision is aligned from concept to final frame. Graphic Design with Purpose: I design characters, environments, and motion assets that donโ€™t just look good they tell stories. Whether it's 2D animation or 3D production, I bring concepts to life with precision and personality. From expressive hand-drawn characters to fully rigged 3D models, I use tools like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Animate, Blender, Autodesk Maya, and After Effects to build visuals that move, connect, and engage. Whether youโ€™re producing an explainer video, motion graphics, or a full-scale animation project, I help deliver scenes that hit with style, clarity, and cinematic flow. Letโ€™s bring your ideas to life one frame at a time. ๐ŸŽฌ Drop me a message and letโ€™s get started.

  • Animation
  • Audiobook Cover Design
  • Book Cover Design
  • Illustration
  • 2D Illustration
  • 2D Animation
  • Whiteboard Video
  • Storyboarding
  • Storyboard
  • Animation Design
  • Whiteboard Animation
  • Logo Animation
  • Video Animation
  • Character Animation
  • Book Trailer
Kristina M.

Yonkers, New York

$15/hr
5.0
3 jobs

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.

  • 3D Animation
  • Animation
  • 3D Modeling
  • Animation for Kids
  • Animation for Streamers
  • Autodesk Maya
  • Substance Painter
  • Blender
  • Pixologic Zbrush
  • Character Animation
  • Logo Animation
  • Computer Animation
  • Video Animation
Zachary M.

Baldwinsville, New York

$20/hr
5.0
4 jobs

I create engaging 2D/3D animations, models, and high-energy video edits that bring ideas to life! From storyboarding to final renders, I handle the full creative pipeline including animation, 3D design, and video editing. Whether you need a stylized animation, a quick edit, or help shaping an idea from scratch, I focus on making content that is egaging, entertaining, and impactful. Iโ€™m a lifelong creative who takes pride in strong communication, fast turnaround, and seeing projects through to completion. Letโ€™s build something great together! Zach

  • Animation
  • Blender
  • Adobe Creative Suite

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