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Antonio M.

Porto, Portugal

$20/hr
4.9
12 jobs

I'm a illustrator and 2d animator, expert in creating art for all possible projects, music albuns, animated videos, comic books, or simple comissions, etc... - expert in most digital and manual techniques - I work fast and always in touch for every step of the project

  • 2D Animation
  • Comics
  • Drawing
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Illustration
  • Comic Book
  • 2D Drawing
  • Photo Editing
Nuno P.

Matosinhos, Portugal

$30/hr
4.9
78 jobs

I am a professional 2D animator with 8 years of experience on Upwork, helping brands, startups, and creators turn ideas into clear and engaging visual stories. I work across multiple styles and formats: • Explainer videos • Motion graphics • Line work animation • Character animation • Hand drawn animation • Kinetic typography • Morph transitions • SaaS videos • Data visualization • Smart interfaces • Light 3D interaction I use Toon Boom Harmony Premium, the industry standard for professional 2D animation, allowing for fluid and truly hand crafted motion. If you need animation that fits your goals and visual direction, feel free to reach out and we can discuss your project.

  • Animation
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Storyboarding
  • 2D Animation
  • Animated Explainer
  • Motion Graphics
  • Toon Boom Harmony
  • Character Design
  • Video Animation
  • Flash Animation
  • Digital Illustration
Tiago C.

Porto, Portugal

$30/hr
5.0
76 jobs

I am a professional 2D Animator and Motion Designer with 8+ years of industry experience. I have worked in multiple animation & video companies before starting my freelance journey. I have been working as a freelancer on Upwork for the last 4 years and have constantly maintained a Top-Rated ranking. My services/experience include: ➡️ 2D Character Rigging ➡️ 2D Character Animation ➡️ 2D Object/Background Animation ➡️ Lip-syncing ➡️ Whiteboard Animation ➡️ Logo Animation ➡️ Motion Design ➡️ Video Editing ➡️ Chroma Keying ➡️ Rotoscoping ➡️ Sound Design I invite you to check the feedback given by clients on my profile. You will see that all my clients were 100% satisfied with the end result. 💬 'Everything I could have asked for. Fast, responsive, good quality work. Exactly what I was looking for. Highly recommended.' (Ben Mattes) 💬 'Tiago is very skilled and was able to deliver a high quality animation with a very quick turnaround. His patience, flexibility, and understanding of animation principals made the project very easy.' (Ryan Consbruck) 💬 'Working with Tiago is a pleasure! He listens carefully, understands all briefings right away and is a very skilled animator - who also works very quickly! We worked on two projects with very tight timing and he was very reliable and accessible all the time. Thank you Tiago, see you on my next project!' (Ruth Pospisil) 💬 'Tiago is our NR 1 animator to go to.' (Tielman Dewaele) You can check most of my works in the portfolio section at the end of this page. Just click on the Behance project and follow the link.

  • Animation
  • Adobe After Effects
  • 2D Animation
  • Video Editing
  • Explainer Video
  • Video Production
  • Logo Animation
  • Motion Design
  • Computer Animation
  • Whiteboard Animation
  • Kinetic Typography
  • Character Animation
  • Motion Graphics
  • Cutout Animation
Diogo F.

Camara de Lobos, Portugal

$12/hr
5.0
12 jobs

I am a passionate digital animator and illustrator with extensive experience in 2D animations and video editing for international clients. I am proficient in Adobe and obtained a degree in Interactive Design Media from the University of Madeira. I also worked as a Graphic Designer for a technological institute on my island. Let's work together on your upcoming projects!

  • Animation Software
  • Adobe Animate
  • 2D Animation
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Flash Animation
  • Video Editing
  • Video Intro & Outro
  • Photo Editing Software
  • Game Engine
  • Video Editing Software
  • Photo Restoration
  • Photo Editing
  • Game Art
  • Game Mechanics
  • Video Animation
Vaclav B.

Sao Felix da Marinha, Portugal

$35/hr
5.0
54 jobs

I've finished university with master degree in the field of art (specialized in animation and illustration) After that I started to work as a freelancer. I've been working for Stockholme based game studio JCB, for wich I've been providing graphics and animations for various kids apps. I'm also providing graphics for Los Angeles based studio BEB wich is making Flash cards for kids in USA. I'm also running my own production of papercut pictures wich I sell all over the world.

  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Flash
Ana R.

Porto, Portugal

$25/hr
4.5
58 jobs

I’m a creative producer with over 10 years of experience in illustration, 2D/3D animation, CGI, and fashion design. I don’t just focus on making things look good - I care about creating visuals that actually make sense for the brand and the business behind them. Here’s what I usually work on: -Illustration and vector art for branding, campaigns, and social media -2D/3D animation and CGI for ads and digital content -Apparel and textile design -Graphic design to support marketing and brand communication I’ve also run my own fashion brand, so I’m very aware of the balance between creativity and commercial reality. Because of that, I try to create work that’s visually strong but also practical, clear, and effective. Whether it’s an illustration, an animation, or a commercial project, I enjoy helping brands turn ideas into visuals that connect with people. If that sounds like what you’re looking for, let’s work together :)

  • Storyboarding
  • 2D Animation
  • 3D Animation
  • Graphic Design
  • Illustration
  • Branding Template
  • Digital Marketing
  • Brand Identity Design
  • Caricature
  • Textile Design
  • Fashion & Apparel
  • Social Media Design
  • Concept Artistry
  • Digital Illustration
  • Blender

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