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Jay M.

Toronto, Canada

$30/hr
5.0
10 jobs

I am a 3D Character Animator with 6+ years of experience, having worked with top studios in India and Canada, including MainFrame Studios, 88 Pictures, and E-Plus Studios. My work has been featured in Netflix, Amazon Prime, and DreamWorks Animation projects, such as: ✅ Unicorn Academy (Netflix Series) ✅ Samurai Rabbit (Netflix Series) ✅ Fast & Furious: Spy Racers (DreamWorks/Netflix) ✅ Dragons Rescue Riders (DreamWorks/Netflix) ✅ Butter Beans Café (Nickelodeon) I specialize in character animation, storytelling, and bringing life to characters with detailed expressions and movements. Client satisfaction is my priority, and I ensure that every project captures the essence of the story while meeting deadlines with top-quality animation. Why hire me? ✔ Expert in Autodesk Maya & Animation Principles ✔ Experience in High-End TV Series & Feature Films ✔ Strong Storytelling & Character Performance Skills ✔ Detail-Oriented & Creative Approach Let’s bring your vision to life! Contact me to discuss your project today.

  • Character Animation
  • Animation
  • Autodesk Maya
  • 3D Animation
  • Animation for Kids
  • Video Animation
  • Animated Cartoon
  • Computer Animation
  • Graphic Animation
  • Promotional Video
Ariane L.

st-augustin-de-desmaures, Canada

$50/hr
5.0
111 jobs

*20 years in 2D animation, now also taking on pipeline and coordination roles. My animations have been part of projects for Pencilmation and VeeFriends, and contributed to productions like WildKratts, George of the Jungle, and titles for Nickelodeon and Mattel. Twenty years in, I still love what I do and clients tend to notice that. I specialize in bringing existing assets to life. Give me your character designs, vector art, or illustrated scenes, and I'll handle the rest. Cut-out animation, frame-by-frame, or a mix of both. I adapt to your project and your budget. What I work on: explainer videos, educational content, social media animation, YouTube series, GIFs, promo videos, animated stickers, and video game assets. I also love to color animations. Your project not on the list? Let's talk! Chances are I can help. Adobe Animate specialist with 15+ years of experience. I also use Premiere Pro to deliver complete, polished files. One thing clients consistently mention: I communicate clearly, hit my deadlines, and flag problems early. No surprises. On larger projects, I'm also comfortable stepping into a coordination role : managing timelines, deliverables, and collaborators when the project calls for it. Ready when you are.

  • Character Design
  • 2D Animation
  • Animated GIF
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Illustration
  • Adobe Flash
  • Vector Tracing
  • Sticker
  • Cartoon Art
Tiffany L.

Richmond, Canada

$55/hr
5.0
25 jobs

I am a full time freelance 2D hand-drawn animator, specializing in anime and manga style works. I can produce broadcast quality animation as well as comics and game assets. For larger projects, I also have a team available. Our credits include studios such as Bardel Entertainment, DHX Media, Big Bad Boo, NerdCorps, United Front Games, Atomic Cartoons and many more! -Full 2D Animation production (storyboard, layout/BG, roughs, cleans, colors, composite, fx, 3D assets, sound design, music, voice acting) -Concept and design illustration -NFT art assets -Comics and Manga -Game visual assets (Character, environment, concept & design development) Please contact me anytime for inquiries!

  • Character Animation
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Animation
  • Autodesk Maya
  • Character Design
  • 2D Animation
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Anime
  • Illustration
  • Toon Boom Harmony
  • Concept Design
  • Game Art
  • Video Production
  • Manga
WING HANG C.

Richmond, Canada

$40/hr
5.0
4 jobs

Passionate professional with expertise in creating dynamic, high-quality content for video games, including rigging for animation and game development. Seeking an opportunity to apply my technical skills and creativity to contribute to innovative game projects. - Proficient in Blender, Maya, and Unity - Experienced in rigging characters and assets for animation and in-game use - Full project management from start to finish - Regular communication is important to me, so let’s keep in touch.

  • Adobe After Effects
  • Animation
  • Autodesk Maya
  • 3D Animation
  • 3D Rigging
  • Blender
  • Unity
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Game Art
  • NFT
Winnie L.

Montreal, Canada

$35/hr
5.0
3 jobs

Hello Hello! :) I’m a 2D animator with freelance and studio experiences, mainly focused on cut-out animation. I also have a solid background in traditional animation, illustration and concept art. I really enjoy bringing characters and ideas to life through expressive movement, clear acting, and appealing motion. Whether it’s crafting characters, designing scenes, or animating expressive moments, I’m all about creating visuals that connect with people and tell a great story. I’m always looking for ways to grow, explore new techniques, and take on creative challenges. What I can help you with: - 2D animation - Sketches - Illustration - Character Design - Background design Programs used: - Toonboom Harmony - Adobe Photoshop - Clip Studio Paint - Adobe Illustrator If you’re looking for a 2D character animator or illustrator who’s both professional and playful, I’d love to connect.

  • Animation
  • Character Design
  • 2D Animation
  • Clip Studio Paint
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • 2D Illustration
  • Illustration
  • 2D Art
  • Visual Art
  • Cartoon Character
  • Sketching
Kateryna S.

Toronto, Canada

$15/hr
5.0
6 jobs

EXPERIENCED ANIMATOR WITH UNREAL ENGINE - Animation Blueprints: Setup gameplay animations, including cycling and root motion. - Cinematics: Create live-action sequences with Level Sequencer, enhancing storytelling. 3D CHARACTER ANIMATION SPECIALIST - Motion capture cleanup, Character rigging, Rokoko, MetaHuman, Live Link. - Realistic Animations: Produce lifelike animations for believable motion in gameplay and cinematics. - Gameplay Animations: Design smooth, realistic gameplay animations, including cycling and root motion. - Keyframe Animation: Build unique animations from scratch using keyframe techniques. - Animation Cleanup: Refine animations to ensure fluid, polished final results. - Character Rigging: Rig detailed and stylized characters for realistic movement. SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY Autodesk Maya | Blender | Unreal Engine 5

  • Animation
  • Autodesk Maya
  • 3D Animation
  • 3D Rigging
  • Unreal Engine
  • Unity
  • 3D Modeling
  • Game Development
  • Blender
  • Low Poly
  • MarvelousDesigner
  • 3D Texturing
  • 3D Rendering
  • Pixologic Zbrush
  • Storyboarding

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