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2D character animator — cartoon, mascot and app animation, Spine 2D rigging. 111 jobs, $100K+ earned, 1,592 hours logged. Top Rated, 100% Job Success. I animate characters that carry a brand or a product: mascots, cartoon characters, app and game characters. Most recently a full character design + animated launch video package for an AI product, delivered in two weeks. What I do: - Character animation — cartoon, mascot, app and explainer characters - Spine 2D rigging — mesh rigging, skins, clean atlases, engine-ready export - Character design & illustration — from a brief or matching your existing style - Launch packages — character design + animated video, ready to publish Why clients come back: Across 100 completed contracts, clients have endorsed my work 33× for quality, 23× for clear communication, 19× for collaboration. Most of my work is repeat and long-term — 1,592 hours logged on this platform, 100% Job Success across 8 years. Background: MA in Graphic Design. Lead artist on a 4.5 years / studio engagement. Spine 2D rigging for mobile games and children's educational apps. Tools: Spine 2D, After Effects, Photoshop, Adobe Animate, Procreate. How I work: direct communication, clear milestones, structured revision rounds, source files always included. Tell me what you're launching — I'll tell you straight whether I'm the right fit and how I'd approach it.

Experienced Ukrainian Digital Artist and 2D Animator, creating unique, hand-drawn and vector illustrations, graphic design, and 2D animation (Visual Storytelling, Storyboarding, Whiteboard animation, Motion Design, Traditional animation, GIF, Lottie). NO AI Around 10 years of experience on Upwork (200 jobs) More than 500 projects 100% job success 🔶 Why Clients Choose Me • Strong artistic background as an illustrator • Solid expertise as an animator • Ability to combine both roles for consistent storytelling • Full cycle: ideas, sketch, storyboard, drawing, animation • Flexible style range (cartoon, realistic) • Hand-drawn style, vector illustrations As a 2D Illustrator and Graphic Designer, I work in a wide range of styles, from line art and cartoon art to realistic painting, in hand-drawn or vector styles, to support clear, engaging visual storytelling. I also work as a medical illustrator and scientific illustrator. As a 2D animator, I can create various types of animations, such as hand-drawn Whiteboard animation, Motion Design, Motion Graphics, GIFs, Lottie, freehand-drawn cel animation (frame-by-frame), and PSA-style animation. I combine the skills of an illustrator and an animator, which allows me to produce consistent-style art and videos. My workflow is simple and clear: 🔸BRIEFING Gathering information about the project. As a digital artist, I ensure the visual approach aligns with your goals. All visuals — 2D illustrations, sketches, storyboards, digital art, GIFs, cel animation, Lottie animation, motion graphics, hand-drawn whiteboard animation, line art (line drawing)— are created by hand. As a 2D animator, I draw and animate everything manually using: Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop After Effects Adobe Audition Adobe Premiere Pro (for video editing). 🔸STYLE and FIRST DRAFT As a skilled illustrator, I prepare the first sketch to define the style. You can choose between freehand digital style illustrations (freestyle drawing) or vector illustrations. As well as type and format of 2D animation (🔹Whiteboard animation 🔹Motion Graphics, Motion Design 🔹Frame-by-Frame animation, Cel-animation 🔹GIF animation 🔹Lottie animation 🔹RSA-style animation) My experience as a 2D animator allows me to adapt any idea to a smooth visual flow. Possible style choices for digital illustrations and 2D animations include: COLOR PALETTE 🔹 Black and white; Limited; Colorful COMPLEXITY 🔹Minimalist, Medium-detail, or Complex illustrations ART STYLES: 🔹Cartoon art | Cartoon style 🔹Realistic | hand-drawn 🔹Pixel-perfect vector art SPECIFIC ILLUSTRATION STYLE: 🔹Line-art (usually black-and-white pictures)— including one-line drawings simple minimalist drawings hand-drawn style sketchy style cartoon style comic style and pixel-perfect style, among others. You can use these drawings for book illustrations, explainer videos, and 2D animations. As well as for hand-drawn infographics, presentations, posters, coloring pages, explainer videos, educational videos, doodle videos, children's book illustrations, and storyboarding. 🔹Vector Illustration. Graphic Design—smooth lines, scalable graphics, perfect for icons, cartoon art, UX/UI visuals, posters, infographics, illustrations, and 2D animations (including GIF animations and Lottie animations). 🔹Watercolor style and Realistic digital painting—created in Photoshop—fits for game art, books, medical illustrations, and high-detail 2D illustrations and 2D animations 🔹Traditional drawing and painting with digital polishing. 🔸ILLUSTRATION & ANIMATION PRODUCTION Once the style is defined, I start preparing digital art (2D illustrations). For 2D animation, I create a storyboard. As a 2D animator, I work on composition, smooth transitions, and clear storytelling. Hand-drawn whiteboard animation and RSA-style animation often include a step-by-step drawing effect, which I craft manually. 🔸FINAL DELIVERY You receive polished 2D illustrations or 2D animations (including video editing if any). Additional information: ✅Long-term and short-term projects; ✅Over 10 years of experience on Upwork; ✅More than 15 years of experience as an artist and illustrator ✅More than 200 jobs on Upwork ✅More than 20 000 illustrations and drawings ✅More than 200 videos and animations ✅Quick Turnaround Time ✅Open Communication ✅Customized Solutions ✅Proven Experience TOOLS 🔹Adobe Photoshop 🔹Adobe Illustrator🔹Videoscribe 🔹After Effects 🔹 Premiere Pro 🔹Adobe Audition 🔹 MS Office 🔹 and traditional media like pencil, watercolor, paint, ballpoint pen, ink I’m here to bring your idea to life!

Hey everyone! I'm Nick, your friendly animator and motion designer. Originally hailing from Ukraine, I've set up my creative headquarters in the beautiful land of Bulgaria. With over 9 years of expertise in the realm of video editing, I'm here to offer you a diverse range of services: • Crafty video editing, snappy promo reels, social media eye-catchers, and engaging explainer videos for those brainy concepts. • From the basics of cuts and titles to the magic of sound tweaking, green screen wizardry, vibrant color splashes, and the seamless integration of slides, pictures, texts, video effects, music, and audio effects. • Sprinkle in some whiteboard and 2D animation magic to make your content pop. • Fancy a custom intro/outro video that screams 'you'? I've got you covered! • Ready to transform even your boldest brainstorm into a visually stunning video product. • Every video needs a perfect blend of visual content, audio effects, and music. No challenges, just opportunities – let's create a harmonious visual masterpiece together. Let's turn your wildest ideas into a visual masterpiece! My creative arsenal boasts tools like: • Adobe Premiere Pro • Adobe After Effects • Adobe Illustrator • Adobe Audition • Cinema 4D • and more. I'm a stickler for details, ensuring that every frame tells your story flawlessly. Let me be the wizard behind your video/audio production or the creative mind boosting your social media presence. Drop me a message, and let's turn your vision into a video masterpiece!

Are you looking to replace expensive photoshoots with high-end CGI? I help brands create photorealistic 3D product renderings and interactive GLB/AR models that increase conversion rates and decrease returns. With 17 years of expertise and 1300+ successful listings, I don’t just model products—I build visual identities. How I can help your business Grow: - Amazon & Shopify Excellence: Lifestyle renders and infographic-ready images that stand out in search results. - Interactive Commerce: High-quality GLB/USDZ models for Shopify 3D and WebAR (augmented reality). - From Concept to Prototype: Full-cycle product design, from initial research to manufacturing-ready files. - Marketing Ready: 4K photorealistic renders for social media, print, and digital campaigns. Why Top Brands Work With Me: - Top 3% Expert with a 15-year track record on Upwork. - Technical Versatility: Deep knowledge of textures, materials, and lighting to ensure your product looks premium. - Strategic Approach: I align every render with your brand’s marketing goals.

Experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with a proven track record in developing innovative and cost-effective solutions with more than 13 years of experience in the field. 🛠 Proficient in CAD software for creating detailed 2D drafts and 3D models, with a deep understanding of mechanical engineering principles. 🖨 Expert in 3D modeling of parts for 3D printing, ensuring precision and functionality for additive manufacturing processes. 🔧Highly skilled Product Visualization Professional in creating high-quality renderings, product animations, and detailed assembly instructions for industrial products. 🔩 Adept in utilizing cutting-edge visualization software and techniques to bring concepts to life, ensuring clear communication of design intent and functionality. 🤹‍♂️Skilled in problem-solving, project management, and effective communication. 💡Knowledgeable about materials and manufacturing processes, committed to continuous learning, and driven by creativity and innovation. 🦾 Solidworks, AutoCAD, Keyshot, After Effects, Photoshop proficiency

Hi there! I am a 2D/3D Game Artist, Animator and Motion graphic designer :) I've graduated at National Academy of Theatre and Film Arts “Krustyo Sarafov” in Sofia/Bulgaria - Master of Art in Animation in the class of Prof. Donyo Donev. Drawing from scratch casino, mobile and computer games. Animated logos, Ads for mobile games, Illustrations. ♥ Adobe - Ps, Ae, Pr, Ai, An ♥ Autodesk Combustion ♥ 3D Max ♥ Zbrush Work experience with clients like: Zariba, NexGen, Euro Games Technology, EGT Interactive, American Amusements, etc. Drawing is my passion! Let's work together :)