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Goodness I.

Kitchener, Canada

$30/hr
5.0
23 jobs

I am an experienced motion designer with a specialty in Rive Animation and Lottie Animation, crafting compelling and exciting animated videos and assets for various industries and platforms for over 6 years. Whether you want to create advanced clickable prototypes or create custom UI animation or animated videos for your product, I am here to support you in achieving your goals. Skilled in: - Producing 2D & 3D animated videos for mobile apps, web apps, and websites. Tools: - Adobe After Effects - Rive - Lottie - Spline 3D

  • Adobe After Effects
  • Animated Explainer
  • Explainer Video
  • Logo Animation
  • Motion Graphics
  • 3D Animation
  • 3D Modeling
  • 2D Animation
  • UI Animation
  • Lottie
  • UI/UX Prototyping
  • Figma
  • Motion Design
  • Maxon Cinema 4D
  • Blender
Jay M.

Toronto, Canada

$30/hr
5.0
10 jobs

I am a 3D Character Animator with 6+ years of experience, having worked with top studios in India and Canada, including MainFrame Studios, 88 Pictures, and E-Plus Studios. My work has been featured in Netflix, Amazon Prime, and DreamWorks Animation projects, such as: ✅ Unicorn Academy (Netflix Series) ✅ Samurai Rabbit (Netflix Series) ✅ Fast & Furious: Spy Racers (DreamWorks/Netflix) ✅ Dragons Rescue Riders (DreamWorks/Netflix) ✅ Butter Beans Café (Nickelodeon) I specialize in character animation, storytelling, and bringing life to characters with detailed expressions and movements. Client satisfaction is my priority, and I ensure that every project captures the essence of the story while meeting deadlines with top-quality animation. Why hire me? ✔ Expert in Autodesk Maya & Animation Principles ✔ Experience in High-End TV Series & Feature Films ✔ Strong Storytelling & Character Performance Skills ✔ Detail-Oriented & Creative Approach Let’s bring your vision to life! Contact me to discuss your project today.

  • Animation
  • Animation for Kids
  • Autodesk Maya
  • Animated Cartoon
  • Character Animation
  • 3D Animation
  • Video Animation
  • Computer Animation
  • Graphic Animation
  • Promotional Video
Mehri S.

Maple Ridge, Canada

$25/hr
5.0
6 jobs

Want to scale your video content and keep viewers hooked? Let’s make it happen. Hi, I’m 𝑀𝑒𝒽𝓇𝒾. I don’t just edit videos; I craft visual experiences that drive engagement, retention, and growth. Over the past 5 years, my edits and motion graphics have helped channels and brands rack up over 𝟏𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎+ views. If you are looking for a reliable, long-term post-production partner who understands pacing, sound design, and high-end motion graphics, you are in the right place. 🌟 My Power Zone (After Effects & Premiere Pro) After Effects is my second nature. I seamlessly blend advanced motion graphics into video workflows to create: • High-End Cinematic Content & Broadcast Intros • Engaging YouTube Videos (Cooking, Storytelling, Explainer) • Scientific & Corporate Explainer Videos (Hydrogeology, Tech SaaS) • Vibrant 2D Character Animation & Edutainment Content • Modern Brand Logo Animations & Promos 🚀 Why Clients Work With Me Long-Term: • Data-Driven Pacing: I edit for retention to keep your audience watching until the very last second. • Full-Cycle Workflow: From storyboarding and character design to advanced sound design and multi-language audio syncing. • Strict Deadline Discipline: 90+ full-length episodes delivered on time taught me how to manage tight schedules without compromising quality. • No AI Shortcuts: 100% authentic, high-quality human creativity (unless you explicitly request AI elements). Whether you need a cinematic promo, a high-retention YouTube edit, or a sleek SaaS product demo—I’m ready to take your raw footage and upgrade it. 𝚂𝚑𝚊𝚛𝚎 𝚢𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚋𝚛𝚒𝚎𝚏 𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚝, 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝙸’𝚕𝚕 𝚐𝚕𝚊𝚍𝚕𝚢 𝚝𝚊𝚔𝚎 𝚊 𝚕𝚘𝚘𝚔 𝚝𝚘 𝚜𝚎𝚎 𝚒𝚏 𝚠𝚎’𝚛𝚎 𝚊 𝚐𝚘𝚘𝚍 𝚏𝚒𝚝.

  • Adobe After Effects
  • Explainer Video
  • Kinetic Typography
  • Logo Animation
  • Motion Graphics
  • 2D Animation
  • Video Animation
  • Video Editing
  • Video Commercial
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • YouTube Video
  • Promotional Video
  • Social Media Video
  • Video Production
  • Short Video
  • Instagram Reels
  • Video Cleanup
  • Video Intro & Outro
  • Corporate Video
  • Sound Design
Doug C.

Calgary, Canada

$15/hr
5.0
20 jobs

Hi, I’m Douglas — a Brand & Packaging Designer focused on creating logo design, visual identity systems, packaging design, retail visuals, and print-ready artwork for food, retail, and lifestyle brands. I help consumer product brands create clear, production-ready visuals that work in the real world — on shelves, in stores, across packaging, and through printed marketing materials. My experience includes brand identity systems, food packaging design, stand-up pouch design, retail packaging, product display graphics, brochures, presentation decks, business cards, and social media visuals. I regularly work with dielines, print specifications, layout hierarchy, legibility, and SKU consistency, with a focus on designs that are both visually strong and practical for production. Whether you need a new brand identity, logo design, packaging concept, refreshed layout, supporting retail graphics, or final artwork prepared for print, I can help create a clean and consistent visual system for your brand. What I can help with: • Brand identity design and visual guidelines • Logo design and visual identity systems • Food and retail packaging design • Print-ready artwork, dielines, and production files • Retail display and product graphics • Brand-led print and digital marketing visuals How I work: • Clear and responsive communication • Practical design decisions based on real production needs • Clean, modern visuals with attention to detail • A structured process with reasonable revisions Tools: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign If you’re looking for a designer who understands both branding and print production, feel free to get in touch.

  • Illustration
  • Branding & Marketing
  • Logo Design
  • Brand Identity Design
  • Packaging Design
  • Layout Design
  • Print Design
  • Social Media Graphic
  • Brochure Design
  • Flyer Design
  • Poster Design
  • Book Layout
  • Animation Design
Ariane L.

st-augustin-de-desmaures, Canada

$50/hr
5.0
111 jobs

*20 years in 2D animation, now also taking on pipeline and coordination roles. My animations have been part of projects for Pencilmation and VeeFriends, and contributed to productions like WildKratts, George of the Jungle, and titles for Nickelodeon and Mattel. Twenty years in, I still love what I do and clients tend to notice that. I specialize in bringing existing assets to life. Give me your character designs, vector art, or illustrated scenes, and I'll handle the rest. Cut-out animation, frame-by-frame, or a mix of both. I adapt to your project and your budget. What I work on: explainer videos, educational content, social media animation, YouTube series, GIFs, promo videos, animated stickers, and video game assets. I also love to color animations. Your project not on the list? Let's talk! Chances are I can help. Adobe Animate specialist with 15+ years of experience. I also use Premiere Pro to deliver complete, polished files. One thing clients consistently mention: I communicate clearly, hit my deadlines, and flag problems early. No surprises. On larger projects, I'm also comfortable stepping into a coordination role : managing timelines, deliverables, and collaborators when the project calls for it. Ready when you are.

  • Adobe Flash
  • Cartoon Art
  • Character Design
  • Illustration
  • 2D Animation
  • Animated GIF
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Vector Tracing
  • Sticker
Olena L.

Cambridge, Canada

$20/hr
5.0
4 jobs

AI video ads, AI video generation, and product visuals for TikTok, Meta, Facebook, Amazon, and eCommerce — built to convert. I create AI product images, AI video ads, and UGC-style AI content that looks like real commercial production. I work as a Creative AI Visual Designer, helping brands and small businesses present their products in a stylish, modern, and commercially strong way. I create high-quality visual content using advanced AI tools, producing realistic photoshoot-style product images, fashion scenes, lifestyle visuals, and advertising concepts. As a Creative AI Visual Designer, I specialize in creating high-end visual content that looks like a real photoshoot or commercial production. Whether you need luxury product imagery, fashion editorials, lifestyle content, virtual models, UGC-style ads, or cinematic video campaigns, I can deliver polished, commercial-ready assets tailored to your brand. I combine creative direction, advanced AI workflows, and professional post-production to ensure consistent quality, realism, and strong visual storytelling. If your brand needs AI product images that sell on Amazon, AI video generation for marketing campaigns, Facebook ad videos, or AI video ads for TikTok, Meta, and Instagram Reels — I deliver AI content built for performance marketing. 🚀 What I Can Do For Your Business: • Photorealistic AI Product Photography • AI Fashion Photography & Virtual Models • AI Video Generation & Animation • High-Converting Video Ads for TikTok, Instagram Reels & YouTube Shorts • UGC-Style AI Advertising Content • Luxury Brand & Commercial Advertising Visuals • Consistent Character & Digital Model Creation • Image-to-Video Transformation • Product Launch & Promotional Content • AI Image Generation & Professional Retouching • Cinematic Storytelling & Creative Direction • AI Voiceovers, Audio Enhancement & Sound Design 🎯 Industries Fashion • Beauty • Luxury Goods • E-commerce • SaaS • Real Estate • Hospitality • Lifestyle Brands • Consumer Products AI Production Pipeline Brief → AI concept → AI image generation → AI video production → AI voice & sound → AI video editing → final ad ready for launch 🛠️ Tools & Platforms Video: Veo 3, Seedance 2.0, Kling 3.0 Images: Midjourney V8, Nano Banana Pro, Seedream 4.5, Higgsfield Soul 2.0 Upscaling: Topaz Photo AI Voice & Audio: ElevenLabs Avatars: HeyGen, PixVerse Editing: Adobe Photoshop, CapCut If you’re looking for realistic AI-generated content that helps your brand stand out and convert, I’d be happy to discuss your project.

  • Animation
  • Video Animation
  • AI Image Editing
  • AI Image Generation
  • AI Image Generator
  • AI Video Generation
  • AI Video Generator
  • AI Content Creation
  • Midjourney AI
  • AI-Generated Video
  • AI-Generated Image
  • AI-Generated Art
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Generative AI Prompt Engineering
  • AI Text-to-Image
  • ElevenLabs
  • UGC
  • Video Editing & Production
  • Generative AI
  • Short Video Ad

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