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  4. United States
  5. (Current) San Francisco, CA
  • $45 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (4 jobs)
    3D animator with credits on Hotel Transylvania 4, The Sea Beast, Into the Spiderverse, Pixar's short OUT, Disney plus series Iwaju, Email at gracefulrunning@gmail.com for portfolio
    Featured Skill Animation
    Music & Sound Design
    Video Editing
    Character Animation
    Adobe InDesign
    2D Animation
    Adobe Premiere Pro
    Adobe Illustrator
    Adobe After Effects
    Adobe Photoshop
  • $33 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (10 jobs)
    🎨 Creative Brand Designer & Visual Storyteller With over 5 years of experience working with global brands like Johnson & Johnson, agencies, and in-house teams, I bring a proven track record of crafting brand identities and logos that stand out and connect emotionally. I specialize in combining creativity and strategy to develop visuals that authentically tell your brand’s story and drive results. ✨ Services I Offer: • 🌟 Brand Identity Design: Logos, style guides, stationery, and cohesive brand assets. • 🎨 Illustration: Advertisement illustrations, branded assets, 3D elements, and product visuals. • 📱 Digital Design: Social media graphics, stickers, stamps, mockups, and marketing collateral. • 📖 Storytelling: Visual storytelling for branding, including compelling narratives and creative designs. My key difference? I create designs that don’t just look good—they resonate deeply with your audience and deliver tangible impact. Let’s collaborate to bring your vision to life! 🚀
    Featured Skill Animation
    Motion Graphics
    Illustration
    UX Research
    Social Media Advertising
    User Interface Design
    Video Design
    Branding & Marketing
    3D Design
    Photo Editing
    Logo Design
    Graphic Design
    Photography
    Digital Design
    Print Design
  • $75 hourly

    • 4.9/5
    • (140 jobs)
    My Outlook: Every product design project begins with a jumble of vague puzzle pieces. The pieces… market analysis, competitive analysis, price points, innovation, differentiation, aesthetics, concinnity, function, ergonomics, materials, manufacturing processes, tooling, assembly, packaging, shipping, users, manufacturers, costs, and the client. A myriad of considerations assemble into a design that makes your product unique, pertinent, targeted within its market, and profitable… a tangible object of desire and promise... a crisp image that makes sense. Every product wants to be something… to be desired and to realize its potential. I strive to stimulate that desire and optimize that potential… to solve the puzzle. My clients' success ensures my own and realizing that desire and potential benefits us both. My Experience: I use my degree in industrial design as a product designer/developer covering a wide variety of products. I have 20+ years of 3D modeling and product development experience. I have the resources to do it all... from concept to point of purchase and everything in-between. My Feedback, received and given: “Steve did great work helping us detail our product for manufacturing. He took the time to really understand the project and its intricacies instead of diving head first and by the end of this job, had an intimate understanding of all the details. He is talented and was willing to research new methods to help meet our stringent product constraints. We went through several discussions and he was excellent at being responsive and keeping things on track. He produced high quality solidworks assemblies and files. Overall he went above and beyond what was expected of him. Highly recommended contractor, A+++” —robocular “Antoine is an outstanding client to work with. He's quite knowledgeable and organized with clearly established goals coupled with exceptional communication skills. This project had some challenging constraints outside typical manufacturing and product design and development norms, but we worked through these challenges while staying within the target budget for the product. This project was more than I had bargained for, but I relished the challenge and Antoine appreciated the effort I put into it, which made this job particularly satisfying. I hope to work with Robocular again in the future.” —Io-Design “Working with Steve was a pleasure, not only do I think he’s an all-around good guy, but his approach to our project was great. He was able to take our idea and bring all his experience in making it better. Our initial idea was transformed into a product that ended up being cheaper to produce and nicer, while being more practical. We were able to overcome the hurdle we encounter and find solution that made it work! Also, he often came back with a different idea of doing things that were very practical. I Highly recommend him. ” — yvesl “Yvesi came to me with the need for a design for a grain dispenser for feeding livestock. As is often the case, he showed me a design from another designer he had hired that didn't meet the product requirements. This design was too large and could not be sold at a profit due to inappropriate and impractical manufacturing processes. Through close collaboration, we came up with a design that is half the size, more aesthetically pleasing and user friendly, and is simple to assemble and install. Also, it will be sold at a projected price point that is 10% lower than the competition at a projected 90% profit margin while enjoying relatively low capital expenditures. It was a pleasure working with yvesi on this project and I'm looking forward to working with him again in the future.” —Io-Design “Io-Design was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. He provided designs that were exactly what we were looking for and he took into account the manufacturing. I would recommend him to anyone. ” — Westone “As mentioned in the job description, Blake works for a company that represents the ultimate, uncompromising audio experience – revolutionary sound; unrivaled comfort and fit; with superior, innovative design in the earphone market. While they are well known among audiophiles and professionals who rely on uncompromising audio, they are less so in the consumer market. This project was part of an effort to update their earphones look, feel, and user experience to the level of their best in class earphone technology... the challenge being that their existing monitors/earbuds were to remain unchanged. Through close collaboration, we came up with a design that practices concinnity with the existing monitors, introduces innovative solutions, targets the consumer market, and enhances brand recognition. Superior design was the point of this project and together we have achieved that goal. Blake is a pleasure to work with and I'm looking forward to the next project.” —Io-Design
    Featured Skill Animation
    Product Development
    Engineering Design
    Mechanical Engineering
    Product Design
    Design for Manufacturing
    Industrial Design
    3D Modeling
    KeyShot
    3D Rendering
    SolidWorks
    3D Design
  • $75 hourly

    • 4.9/5
    • (112 jobs)
    "Apple App Demo Video After working with Mike time and time again, I think I'm okay with human cloning because this guy is the best thing since sliced bread. The only thing better than Mike is having 2 Mikes" - Erica Austin, Austin, TX "Mike is a true professional and a pleasure to work with. He worked with our team for 5 months on a major project to edit 57 videos for our online course. He became an extended member of our team during this time. He is a clear communicator with a positive attitude and a willingness to work very hard. He is also someone you can trust. The videos he edited look professional and polished. He brought our vision to life and added motion graphics to take things to the next level. I would definitely recommend Mike to anyone looking to create professional-quality videos!" - Lana Axelrod, Chief Strategy Officer, UA Coach Hi! With 15+ years of experience in TV-broadcasting and Post-production, I do professional Video editing, Motion Graphics, Color Correction, and Audio Design. Every day I find additional time to learn more and to be at the front edge in my profession. I can consider myself as an expert in Documentaries, Educational programs, and Musical Shows. And I'm a passionate movie editor. I'm able to work on both Mac and Pc: Video, Audio and Photo software. Final Cut Pro and AVID Systems, Adobe Suite or DaVinci Resolve. Test results can be viewed under the TESTS section of my profile. I'm proud to work with every single client that I meet on Upwork. And in each case, I try to feel the needs of my clients and do the work strictly according to their guidelines and expectations. I got my university diploma (Master's degree) in the field of Video Production. I can work on both documentaries and feature films. I speak three languages: French, English, and Russian. Sportive and energetic, reliable, prompt and a quick learner. Looking to work on projects where my creativity, skills, and experience can contribute to the creation and maintenance of high-quality video and motion graphics broadcasting products
    Featured Skill Animation
    TV Broadcasting
    Tutorial
    Audio Editing
    Color Grading
    Video Editing
    Adobe Premiere Pro
    DaVinci Resolve
    Adobe Photoshop
    Video Production
    Adobe After Effects
    Motion Graphics
  • $60 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (2 jobs)
    My skills Script Writing: Have written several short (both corporate and creative), as well as a number of features. Videography: Have shot on a variety of camera from DSLRs to full cinema cameras (primarily the C300 and reds). Video Editing: Edit on Premiere Pro for several yearn now. Started editing over a decade ago on Final Cut 7. After effects: This work I quite enjoy. I'm great at animating logos, compositing VFXs, Fixing footage issues (spots/ unwanted items), graphics animation, and rotoscoping.
    Featured Skill Animation
    Visual Effects
    Adobe After Effects
    Video Editing
    Videography
  • $25 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (2 jobs)
    I'm a results-oriented User Experience (UX) Architect with 3 years of experience crafting impactful digital products. I excel in user research, design thinking, and translating user insights into intuitive, growth-oriented interfaces. My experience spans across diverse fields like Fintech, Health Tech, and AR/VR, allowing me to adapt to your specific industry needs.
    Featured Skill Animation
    Wix
    Podcast
    Business Development
    Cold Calling
    Research Interviews
    UserTesting
    Illustration
    Graphic Design
    UX & UI Design
    3D Animation
    Blender
    3D Modeling
    Figma
    Product Design
  • $50 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    I'm a UX designer, visual storyteller, and illustrator with a knack for designing the whole creative suite: websites, illustrations, gifs, prototypes, videos, animations, logos, graphics, and more. I have an incredibly high work ethic and am ready to take your small or large business to the next level. With me, you will receive constant communication and full project management from start to finish. * Expertise in Figma, Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, Premiere, Illustrator, Audacity, InDesign, and more. * Experience with user research including user testing, A/B testing, workshops, interviews, surveys, and more * Expertise in launching, researching, and designing websites and data analytics tools/dashboards * Award-Winning Gif Animator of Giphy (Ex. Meta) 2023 * Previously worked with Salesforce, SAP, Meta, and Microsoft. * Graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a double major in Human-Computer Interaction and Fine Art (Animation) with college and university honors.
    Featured Skill Animation
    Video Editing & Production
    Figma
    Adobe Premiere Pro
    Adobe After Effects
    Graphic Design
    Squarespace
    Logo Design
    WordPress
    Marketing
    UX & UI
    Strategy
    Visual Art
    Illustration
    User Experience
  • $10 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (6 jobs)
    🎬 Professional Video Editor! 🏡Interested in Real Estate Video Projects ✨Experience Creating Content for Big Channels (280K+ Follows & over 6M Views) ☝Eager to Impress! I can enhance your videos with: 🎞 Transitions and Speed Ramping 🎞 Text animation 🎞 Sound effects & background music 🎞 Color and audio correction 💻 Software used: Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop 🎵 Music Licensed by Epidemic Sound
    Featured Skill Animation
    Audio Editing
    Motion Design
    Adobe After Effects
    Adobe Premiere Pro
    Content Analysis
    Videography
    Video Editing
    Social Media Content
    Real Estate Video
    Adobe Photoshop
  • $35 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (1 job)
    We are a team of animators and illustrators experienced in hand, drawn, animation, and comic book illustration. We are a startup studio looking to use our skills benefit the creative industry, and bring life to the work of our clients. Our Team: Steven Cancelmo, Sino, Patrick Campbell, Chanel Hunt
    Featured Skill Animation
    2D Animation
    Character Design
    Character Animation
    Comic Art
    Storyboarding
    Illustration
  • $34 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    I am an artist experienced in game art, both 2D and 3D. I'm just getting started in my journey after graduating from UCSC, but I'm thankful to help in any way I can. * Often uses Clip Studio Paint for 2D and Blender for 3D * Has experience with concept art, character creation, UI/UX design, and animation * Values an open line of communication to reach a product of quality.
    Featured Skill Animation
    Game UI/UX Design
    UI/UX Prototyping
    2D Design & Drawings
    2D Game Art
    3D Art
    Fan Art
    Logo Design
    Game Art
    Illustration
  • $85 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    I’m fascinated by the intersection of art and technology. As a digital artist and developer, I use my skills to create compelling visuals and interactive experiences. My expertise spans 3D modeling, rigging and animation, web design, and coding (JavaScript, Python).
    Featured Skill Animation
    3D Animation
    Game
    Game Design
    Artificial Intelligence
  • $45 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    about Experienced interpreter with over a decade of providing high-quality language services to NGOs, CSOs, governments, international institutions and multinational clients across Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia and India. Specialized in legal, media, human rights, digital security, cultural translation, medical, and confidentiality protocols. Adept at facilitating culturally competent communication in conferences, workshops, private meetings, public events and highstakes environments. Additional information available upon request.
    Featured Skill Animation
    Audio Editing
    Creative Direction
    Film Direction
    Training & Development
    Music Composition
    Film Editing
    Voice Acting
    Audio & Music Software
    Simultaneous Interpreting
    Language Interpretation
    Research & Development
    Project Management
    Live Interpretation
    Translation
  • $100 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    Experienced Brand Designer and Art Director. Skilled in Advertising, Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Branding, web and e-mail design. With a Certificate in Art Direction from The Creative Circus and a Bachelors of Science focused in Advertising from the University of Tennessee.
    Featured Skill Animation
    Creative Direction
    Presentations
    Branding
    Brand Development
    Motion Graphics
    Art Direction
    Presentation Design
    Branding & Marketing
  • $80 hourly

    • 4.9/5
    • (5 jobs)
    Hey, I am one of the co-founders of OAK THEORY. Based in the US, but I travel quite often to Europe. With more than 10 years of experience, I am sure I can tackle whatever you throw my way, and if I can't I'm not afraid to let you know and help you find the best possible way to achieve your goals. I have worked with a handful of globally respected companies such as: • Disney • Google • Salesforce • The Oprah Network • Twitch • Sephora • Estée Lauder • Subaru • and many more... My experience ranges from UI/UX to App Developement to print. I have designed apps, websites, ecommerce sites, admin dashboards, catalogs, product packages, and brand kits. Design is my life. Let's make something beautiful together. I'm sure you won't be disappointed.
    Featured Skill Animation
    Microsoft PowerPoint
    Keynote
    Branding
    Graphic Design
    Product Design
    UX & UI
    Web Design
    Prototyping
  • $70 hourly

    • 4.8/5
    • (23 jobs)
    Hello👋 I'm an After Effects and Illustrator specialist. Past clients include Warner Brothers, Hyundai, DoorDash, Michael Jordan, Live Nation, WME, Herbalife, TalentFly, Jupyter, and the best Mexican food restaurant you've never been to in Sacramento, CA. 🔗 jordanmotion.design
    Featured Skill Animation
    3D Animation
    Visual Effects
    Video Production
    Video Editing
    2D Animation
    Adobe Photoshop
    Adobe Premiere Pro
    Web Design
    Logo Design
    Graphic Design
    Adobe Illustrator
    Motion Graphics
    Adobe After Effects
    Motion Design
  • $30 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    I'm a graphic designer with a passion for creativity. Services I provide include branding (ex: logo design and expansion), digital design (ex: thumbnails, banner ads), print design (ex: signage, infographics, newsletters, detailed publications). I'm continuously looking to expand my skillset and am currently improving my skills in motion graphics and beyond. My background in corporate PR has afforded me the perspective on how to effectively design to gain consumer attention. I look forward to working with you and drop me a line if you'd like to partner on your creative needs!
    Featured Skill Animation
    Motion Graphics
    Brand Positioning
    Visual Communication
    Adobe Premiere Pro
    Branding
    Interior Design
    Banner Ad Design
    Adobe Photoshop
    Adobe Illustrator
    Adobe InDesign
    Graphic Design
    Adobe After Effects
    Print Design
    Layout Design
    Social Media Imagery
  • $25 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    I want to provide exceptional service to customer/consumer by providing them a better software, platform, service and product so they will have better experience in the future, that's why I want to be part of this process, part of the team, part of the company and continue to develop these values.
    Featured Skill Animation
    Production Design
    Digital Art
    Print Design
    Web UI
    User Interface Design
    User Experience
    UI Graphics
    UX & UI
    Visual Art
  • $89 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    Fine artist, illustrator, muralist, concept artist. Short filmmaker . 3D artist specializing in lighting, surfacing, and generalist skills.
    Featured Skill Animation
    Concept Artistry
    3D Texturing
    Visual Effects
    Fine Art
    Illustration
    Autodesk Maya
  • $20 hourly

    • 0.0/5
    • (0 jobs)
    I'm an average working stiff looking to make some money on the side with creative work. I'm mostly here for writing, able to pitch and come up with whatever the client needs.
    Featured Skill Animation
    Writing
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