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Griffin S.

Animator, Illustrator, and Graphic-Designer

Los Angeles, California
$39 per hour
8 jobs
$1K+ total earnings

I’m an animator, illustrator, and designer based in Los Angeles. My work moves between 2D animation, motion graphics, merch and tour branding, web design, and beyond. I’ve collaborated with artists, filmmakers, streamers, festivals, and musicians like King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard—each project approached like it’s the only one that matters. What I offer is straightforward: clarity, consistency, and visuals that stay lodged in the mind long after the screen’s gone dark. Quick-turnaround edits or fully realized animated worlds—it makes no difference. The process stays sharp. The result stays memorable. Disciplines: 2D Animation | Motion Graphics | Graphic Design | Illustration | Merch & Tour Design | Web Design | Video Editing | Album Art | Social Media Assets Ready when you are.

Greg G.

Collaborative Video Producer | Crafting Engaging Visual Stories

Los Angeles, California
$45 per hour
20 jobs
$70K+ total earnings

With over a decade of experience in video production and 3D motion graphics, I specialize in turning ideas into visually compelling stories. From concept development to post-production, I manage every stage with precision and creativity, ensuring a smooth process and a polished final product. What sets me apart is my ability to guide complex projects from start to finish, coordinating diverse teams, and delivering on time and within budget. My clients appreciate my problem-solving approach, clear communication, and meticulous attention to detail, which allows them to focus on their vision while I handle the execution. Whether you're looking to create impactful marketing videos, engaging animations, or any other visual content, let's collaborate to bring your project to life!

Denis K.

Motion Designer | Corporate Motion, 3D Product, AI Video & LED Screens

Los Angeles, California
$85 per hour
169 jobs
$300K+ total earnings

I help marketing and creative teams explain products and launch campaigns with motion graphics: product demos, UI animation, explainers and brand films. I also create 3D product videos, AI-assisted ads and content for LED screens and live events. Selected work includes outdoor screen motion for Netflix's Atypical, a Nasdaq brand animation, a U.S. Bank social ad and 3D content displayed in Times Square. Independent AI concepts are clearly labeled. If you have an approved script and style, I can handle animation, editing and delivery. If the idea is still rough, I can help define the visual direction first. Tell me who will watch, where the video will run and what assets you have. I'll show you the closest work and explain how I'd approach your project.

Brian S.

Brand Identity & Motion Design / Creative Director

Los Angeles, California
$151 per hour
52 jobs
$100K+ total earnings

Super Bowl commercials. Avengers: Age of Ultron. Taylor Swift stadium graphics. Feature film title sequences. $4M+ in digital brand launches for Sanrio and Care Bears. Worked with the world’s biggest brands including Google, Toyota, FX, Marvel, Warner Bros, and Target. I’m a Creative Director with 15+ years building brand systems and motion work that scales across digital, broadcast, and physical environments. That combination is rarer than it sounds, and it’s what separates a brand that looks good in a deck from one that actually holds up in the world. What I do for clients on Upwork: Brand Identity — Logo systems, style guides, visual language, and everything needed to launch or evolve a brand with confidence. Motion Graphics — Title sequences, broadcast packages, documentary graphics, social content, and campaign visuals built to move. Creative Direction — Strategic thinking and visual clarity for projects that need both. I take on select projects where I can do the work right. If you have something worth building, let’s talk.

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