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Jay P.

Atlanta, Georgia

$60/hr
4.9
56 jobs

Hi there! Motion Designer/Traditional Animator here. I use my knowledge of media and the current landscape to create unique, engaging and eye-catching work. I pride myself in keeping a high standard of creativity and quality, while tailoring each project to my client. I've worked on large variety of productions ranging from large high-end brand work to personal projects including animation for Film, TV, Music Videos, Advertisements, Live Visuals, Interactive Media and much more. I’d love to work with you on any project and help bring your vision to life!

  • Animation
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Traditional Animation
  • 2D Animation
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Motion Graphics
  • Computer Animation
  • Flipbook Animation
  • Drawing
  • Motion Design
  • Video Production
  • Flat Animation
  • Promotional Video
Ali A.

Atlanta, Georgia

$45/hr
4.7
77 jobs

Get photorealistic renders, smooth animations & jaw-dropping visuals that make clients stop scrolling and start buying.. You know what.. most clients come in with a great vision and then hit a wall they never saw coming. suddenly you need a render that looks like an actual product photo. an animation that works across every platform. a model so clean it goes straight into production. and in the middle of revisions, render times and delivery formats your deadline is slipping and the project you worked so hard on is just sitting there unfinished that's exactly where I come in I've delivered tons + 3D projects.. product brands, game studios, motion agencies, content creators, from concept to final render. realistic models that look right, animations that feel alive, files that are actually ready for production with zero back and forth drama 😄 ✅ no amateur topology. ✅ no blown deadlines. ✅ no renders that look like homework 𝐢𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮'𝐫𝐞 𝐚 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝟑𝐃 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐨𝐟 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬.. 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 ✅ 3D Modeling & Sculpting ✅ Character Animation ✅ Product Visualization ✅ Motion Graphics ✅ Architectural Rendering ✅ VFX & Simulations ✅ Rigging & Skinning ✅ Texture & Material Design ✅ Game-Ready Asset Creation ✅ NFT & Digital Art ✅ Logo Animation & Intros ✅ Scene & Environment Design 𝐒𝐓𝐘𝐋𝐄𝐒 𝐈 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊 𝐀𝐂𝐑𝐎𝐒𝐒 ★ Photorealistic ★ Stylized / Cartoon ★ Architectural Viz ★ Product Design ★ Sci-Fi / Fantasy ★ Character Art ★ Abstract / Motion ★ and whatever your creative brief actually calls for 𝐓𝐎𝐎𝐋𝐒 𝐈 𝐔𝐒𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐘 •𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗦𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 (Blender · Maya · ZBrush · Cinema 4D for all hard surface, organic and sculpting work) • 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 (Arnold · V-Ray · Cycles · Octane · Redshift for clean photorealistic output on every platform) • 𝗧𝗲𝘅𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 (Substance Painter · Substance Designer · Marmoset Toolbag for production-ready error-free textures) • 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗩𝗙𝗫 (After Effects · Houdini · Nuke for compositing effects and final delivery) 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬... ★★★★★ Rated 5 Stars by 100+ Happy Clients on UPWORK "Delivered exactly what I imagined and then some. The product renders looked better than our real photography. Working again for sure." _ Sarah M., Product Brand Owner ★★★★★ "Came back for my third project without thinking twice. The character animations were smooth, expressive, and delivered ahead of schedule. Genuinely impressed." _ David K., Game Studio Director 🎬 So What Are You Waiting For? MESSAGE me right now...let's talk about your project, your goals and figure out exactly how we make it a top visual in its category!!!!

  • 3D Animation
  • Character Animation
  • 3D Modeling
  • 3D Illustration
  • Blender
  • 3D Product Rendering
  • 3D Logo Reveal
  • 3D Product Animation
  • 3D Game Art
  • 3D Rigging
  • 3D Model
  • 3D Architectural Visualization
  • Unreal Engine
  • 3D Sculpting
  • 3D Avatar
  • 3D Art
  • 3D Vehicle Modeling
  • 3D Printing
  • 3D Texturing & Lighting
  • Maxon Cinema 4D
S M Qasim A.

Atlanta, Georgia

$50/hr
4.9
89 jobs

I've created animated content for Upwork Enterprise clients, including Unilever, Procter & Gamble, and Monday com brands that don't settle for average. If you need a video that actually moves the needle more signups, better retention, stronger brand recall, that's what I build. I specialize in motion graphics, 2D/3D animation, and SaaS product demos. Most clients come to me with a concept or a script and leave with a polished video ready to publish. I handle the full process: storyboarding, animation, sound design, and final delivery. **What I work on:** - SaaS & app demo videos - Explainer & product videos - 2D/3D animation & motion graphics - Promo & social media ads - Logo animation & branded intros - Corporate presentations **Why clients come back:** 100% Job Success Score across 80+ projects. I communicate clearly, hit deadlines, and don't disappear mid-project. You'll always know where things stand. If you have a launch coming up, a product that needs explaining, or a brand that needs to look the part, send me a message. I'll tell you within 24 hours whether I'm the right fit.

  • Adobe After Effects
  • Traditional Animation
  • 2D Animation
  • 3D Animation
  • Character Animation
  • 3D Rigging
  • Explainer Video
  • Motion Graphics
  • Video Editing & Production
  • Animated Cartoon
  • Animated Explainer
  • Video Production
  • Computer Animation
  • Video Editing
  • SaaS
  • Video Animation
  • Cartoon Animation
  • Website
  • Figma
  • User Interface Design
Christopher A.

Atlanta, Georgia

$50/hr
5.0
36 jobs

Professional video editor specializing in editing and motion graphics. Over fifteen years of professional editing experience, and proficient in multiple post-production software. The priority is to deliver high-quality results to the client. Worked on various creative projects, including films, music videos, events, corporate videos, e-learning courses, social media content, and YouTube videos. Skilled video editor with a razor-sharp eye for detail and excellent communication. Bring this kind of professional experience and creative vision to your next project.

  • Adobe After Effects
  • Motion Graphics
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Trailer
  • Video Intro & Outro
  • Music Video
  • Audio Editing
  • Film Editing
  • YouTube
  • Video Editing
  • Social Media Video
  • Corporate Video
  • Documentary
  • Digital Video
Ruby D.

Atlanta, Georgia

$30/hr
5.0
3 jobs

Recent MFA graduate in Animation with professional experience at Shanghai Art Film Studio and a computer game advertising company, specializing in 2D animation, character design, and storyboarding. Skilled in Toon Boom Harmony, Photoshop, and After Effects, with hands-on experience creating game trailers, promotional animations, and animated shorts. Strong background in collaborative production pipelines, adapting to both commercial and artistic styles. Passionate about dynamic storytelling and eager to bring creative energy to new projects.

  • Animation
  • 2D Animation
  • Storyboard
  • Illustration
Teej B.

Atlanta, Georgia

$30/hr
4.6
9 jobs

Disciplined 2D artist and director who holds a BFA in Media Arts & Animation. Past clients include Sony Music, Minute Maid, Twitter Arthouse, Uber, Rothy's, Stereogum, Noisey (Vice), Tiny Mixtapes, and Pitchfork Media. I'm new to Upwork, but I have over 10 years of professional experience in the animation field. I specialize in: ○2D Character Animation ○Explainer Videos ○Educational/Narrative ○Logo Animations ○NFTs ○Animated Gifs ○Music Videos Software Skills: Adobe CC (After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, Animate, Premiere)

  • Animation
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Animate
  • 2D Animation
  • Animated Explainer
  • Animation for Kids
  • Motion Graphics
  • Animated GIF
  • Flat Animation
  • Animation for Streamers
  • Logo Animation
  • Illustration
  • Video Editing
  • Motion Design
  • Flash Animation

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