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Nader N.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

$10/hr
5.0
10 jobs

I specialize in illustration and 2D animation for YouTube explainer videos, helping brands, creators, and businesses turn ideas into engaging visual stories. My focus is on storytelling, custom illustration, character design, storyboarding, and motion graphics to create videos that simplify complex ideas and keep audiences engaged. I deliver high-quality work with clear communication, strong attention to detail, and on-time delivery — creating content that improves viewer retention and makes your message stand out.

  • Animation
  • Adobe After Effects
  • 2D Animation
  • Digital Illustration
  • Animated Cartoon
  • Caricature
  • Character Design
  • Cartoon Character
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Illustration
  • Cutout Animation
  • Book Illustration
  • Animation for Kids
  • Cartoon Animation
  • Character Illustration
Shayyan S.

Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

$13/hr
5.0
2 jobs

I am a multidisciplinary creative and founder of LUMEA Art Studio, specialized in 2D/3D still and motion graphics, photography and videography. Having worked at MU Store and Villa College as a graphic designer, I am capable of finding flexible approaches to visual communication. I can adjust to different media forms in order to create engaging content that aligns with the brand's vision. I am also keen on pushing the limits of creativity to create not only visually appealing designs, but also strategically effective ones.

  • Animation
  • Typography
  • UI Graphics
  • 3D Animation
  • Graphic Design
  • Motion Graphics
  • Motion Design
  • 3D Design
  • English
Afshin R.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

$18/hr
5.0
6 jobs

I help brands and creators turn ideas into engaging 2D animated videos through storytelling, character animation, and professional production. I'm Afshin, a 2D Animation Director with 10+ years of experience in animation, visual storytelling, and content production. I have worked on animated series, commercial videos, and creative projects from concept development to final delivery. My expertise includes: • 2D Character Animation • Animated Series & Cartoon Content • Commercial & Brand Videos • Explainer & Social Media Videos • Motion Graphics and Visual Storytelling Unlike creators who only focus on tools, I focus on the creative process , storytelling, timing, visual communication, and creating videos that connect with audiences. I also use AI-assisted workflows when they can improve creativity and production efficiency. If you need a professional animation partner who understands both creativity and production, I'd be happy to discuss your project.

  • Animation
  • 2D Animation
  • Character Design
  • Cartoon Character
  • Character
  • Character Animation
  • Character Development
  • Video Animation
  • Explainer Video
  • Graphic Animation
  • Graphics Animation & Compositing Framework
  • Game Background & Environment
  • Environmental Design
  • NFT Character
  • Graphic Design
Tan K.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

$25/hr
5.0
169 jobs

Whether you're building a dark fantasy RPG, a D&D campaign setting, or a slot game that needs polished, production-ready assets — I create artwork that fits your world and your pipeline. I'm Tan, a 2D illustrator with 155+ completed projects and $100k+ earned on Upwork (Top Rated Plus, 100% Job Success Score). I work with indie developers, game studios, and publishers who need quality they can count on — delivered on time, every time. What I do best: — Fantasy & D&D: Characters, creatures, NPCs, portraits, and scene illustrations — Sci-Fi & Hard Surface: Vehicles, environments, props, and concept sheets — Game Assets: Slot game art, UI elements, Steam capsule images, promotional visuals — Style Matching: I can adapt to your existing art direction or established game style — Production-Ready Files: Organized layers, clean PSDs, clear naming — ready for your animator or art director I take every project seriously. No ghosting. No vague revisions. Just clear communication and work you can ship. Send me a message with your brief and I'll respond within 24 hours.

  • Illustration
  • Character Design
  • Black & White Style
  • Realistic
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Landscape Illustration
  • Portrait Art
  • Sketching
  • Digital Painting
  • Game Background & Environment
  • 2D Game Art
  • Spine 2D
  • Cartoon Character
  • Concept Design
  • Creature Design
Liew H.

Serian, Malaysia

$18/hr
5.0
6 jobs

I’m a Motion Designer and Illustrator specialising in 2D animation, hand-drawn motion, and visual storytelling. I create engaging motion work ranging from character animation and hand-drawn illustrations to motion graphics and seamless looping animations. My style can adapt depending on the project, from handmade and expressive visuals to clean and structured design work. I have experience in animation and illustration projects, including digital commissions and stylised motion work inspired by Japanese animation. You can view my showreel to see my animation and motion design work. Feel free to reach out if you’d like to discuss your project.

  • Animation
  • Adobe After Effects
  • 2D Animation
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Watercolor
  • Illustration
  • Digital Art
  • Anime
  • Graphic Design
  • Motion Graphics
Amir Hossein S.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

$28/hr
5.0
1 jobs

If they can't picture it, they won't buy it; that's the whole problem with technical products. The idea is good, but nobody can see it. I help engineers and companies turn complicated products into 3D visuals people actually understand. Cameras show you the outside of a machine. They can't explode it into parts, show you what's moving inside, or slow a process down enough to actually follow it. 3D does all of that. I trained as a Mechanical Engineer before moving into 3D in 2021, so I'm not just making things look nice; I understand how they work. Since then: 80+ projects across Germany, the UAE, the US, and elsewhere, over $50,000 in freelance revenue, and work that's gone into patent filings and sales materials for manufacturers. What I build: 🎥 Product animations: photorealistic, built around function 🏭 Industrial and mechanical visuals: CNC machines, molds, robotics, assembly lines 🔍 Exploded views and walkthroughs for training, patents, client pitches 🎨 Texturing and retopology: clean UVs, optimized meshes 🌍 3D environments: factories, labs, whatever context your product needs Your buyer isn't shopping for "something cool." They're deciding what to pick. My job is making sure it's you. Message me; let's figure out what your product needs to show.

  • Blender
  • SolidWorks
  • 3D Product Animation
  • Industrial Product
  • 3D Modeling
  • Explainer Video
  • 3D Walkthrough Animation
  • 3D Product Rendering
  • Injection Mold
  • 3D Design
  • 3D Vehicle Modeling
  • 3D Animation
  • 3D Architectural Rendering
  • Autodesk 3ds Max
  • Furniture Design

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