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Mubasher L.

Birmingham, United Kingdom

$30/hr
4.9
53 jobs

🎬 Our animation work has appeared on Netflix. Our clients include YouTube channels with 25M+ subscribers. And we've delivered 200+ projects across 7 years without missing a deadline. If you need 2D animation — anime, character series, explainer, whiteboard, commercial — done at a production level most freelancers can't reach, you're in the right place. I lead a team of 20+ in-house animators and artists. We don't outsource, we don't use templates, and we don't cut corners on keyframe work. What we specialise in: — Full anime & cartoon series production — 2D explainer and commercial animation — Frame-by-frame character animation — YouTube channel production partnerships — Storyboarding, character design & animatics Typical projects: $500–$5,000+ Series and long-term partnerships: let's talk. 📩 Message me with your brief and I'll respond within 30 minutes

  • Traditional Animation
  • 2D Animation
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Toon Boom Harmony
  • VideoScribe
  • Whiteboard Animation
  • Animation for Kids
  • Anime
  • Character Animation
  • Video Animation
  • Explainer Video
  • 3D Rigging
  • Social Media Content Creation
  • Social Media Management
  • Marketing
Oksana K.

Barcelona, Spain

$45/hr
5.0
97 jobs

✨ I create animation and illustrations for awesome products, businesses, and media channels. 🌱 I'm an award-winning animation director and creative 2D animator. 💖 I specialize in frame-by-frame or traditional animation, so-called cel animation in a hand-drawn style. I deeply understand the importance of emotion in growing online audiences and awareness about the product. For 8+ years I've helped clients achieve their goals with the power of: ⭐️ visual communication, ⭐️ 2D animation (traditional. hand-drawn, flat, cut-out, frame-by-frame, and more), ⭐️ motion design, ⭐️ illustration ⭐️ storyboarding, visual storytelling I create 2D animation explainer videos, promo videos, animation music videos, and advertisements to help businesses reach thousands and millions of new people. I craft 2D animation, hand-drawn videos, and the foundation and story of your marketing campaign. My approach is entirely personal, and working with me is a pleasant and friendly journey! Tasks that love accomplishing: Animation Video Production, Visual Storytelling, Frame-by-frame Animation, Illustration, Graphic Design for Products, Music, Social Media, Promo, Advertising, Video Explainers, and Editorial Videos. Buzzwords: 2d animation, animation video explainer, explainer animation, educational animation video, social media animation, illustration, hand-drawn animation, cartoon style, traditional animation, frame-by-frame animation, video production, animation design, graphic design, motion design, cel animation, storytelling, storyboard, mood board, sound design, illustration, research, UI animation, product animation, launch video, promo video, advertising animation, commercial animation, video campaign, 2d art, creative animation, unique animation, custom illustrations, character design, character animation, mental health animation, skilled animator, professional animator, detailed animation, expert animator, reels animation, vertical video animation, tik tok animation, youtube animation, minimalistic style, modern animation, quirky animation, animated gif, event animation, science, medical, song animation, funny animation, website animation, blog animation, podcast animation, product animation, animated series, high quality, award-winning, sketches, sketch style, animation edit, showcase, technology, ai animation, logo animation, logo design, illustration design, hero animation, mascot design and animation, landing page illustration and animation, app animation and illustration, editorial animation, facebook animation, vector animation, flat animation, short film, senior animator, text animation, children animation, kids animation, book animation and illustration, energetic, smart, e-commerce animation, startup animation, tech animation, women animation, drawing style, pencil art, line art, watercolor, artistic, digital animation and illustration

  • Traditional Animation
  • 2D Animation
  • Animation
  • Animated Explainer
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Motion Graphics
  • Animated Cartoon
  • Animated GIF
  • Adobe Animate
  • Illustration
  • Music Video
  • Hand-Drawn Style
  • Video Commercial
  • Animation Design
  • Video Animation
Ihuoma N.

Ikorodu, Nigeria

$20/hr
4.9
53 jobs

Hello, Thank you for checking out my profile. Here is a quick overview of my skills and strengths. I am well organised efficient and self motivated. The key to my success has been the ability to learn quickly and to reach for a higher personal And professional standard by seeking additional responsibilities. I have worked in the Animation industry professionally for over 5 years as an animator, story board artist, digital illustrator and also a comic book artist for Spoof Animation and also with other animation studios I engage in a combination of writing and drawing to convey different emotions, based on the story and characters involved. I have been active in supervising illustrations and also played a huge role in animating in all the completed comic projects and animation projects listed; Dimes of Heart uploaded on webtoon, violet,hero corps, Ajaka lost in Rome,musical videos animation, when I grow up for kids, Roli tales, and many more I Understand the perequisties of animation, storytelling, and character development techniques by using creativity and artistic techniques to tell a story or provide information in visual form. I have verse knowledge, skills and creativeness in character design, colouring, story books, children illustrations and storyboarding. I have verse knowledge and skills in using the soft ware listed below :Adobe Premiere, Adobe Animate, ToonBoom, blender, Adobe illustrator, Microsoft Office Suites and Outlook, Dream Waver, Macro Media, Corel Draw, Adobe Photoshop, Clip Studio, Blender One of my professional goals is to deeply understand every aspect of your objectives and visions that guides your interest and to administer.effective responsiveness into existing operations and help define new operational strategies. I believe that my passion and experience in animation has prepared me to serve you better and I am excited to start this journey with you ! .

  • 2D Animation
  • 2D Art
  • Storyboarding
  • 2D Illustration
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Character Design
  • Comic Book
  • Digital Painting
  • Adobe Animate
  • Toon Boom Storyboard Pro
  • Animation for Kids
  • Toon Boom Harmony
  • Digital Illustration
  • 3D Animation
Ciaran A.

Bristol, United Kingdom

$50/hr
5.0
33 jobs

Animator and Illustrator with over 12 years of full-time industry experience in both in-house and freelance roles. Comfortable working in a huge variety of styles from 2D hand-drawn animation, to motion graphics and even 3D renders.

  • 2D Animation
  • Animation
  • Blender
  • 3D Animation
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Motion Graphics
  • Video Editing
  • Illustration
  • Motion Design
  • Animated Explainer
  • 2D Illustration
  • 3D Illustration
Ansar S.

Margate, Florida

$25/hr
4.9
189 jobs

I'm an award-winning 2D animator/ motion graphic artist with over two decades of experience in the entertainment and advertising industry. My skill set includes: 2D Animation | Graphic Design | Logo Design | Character Design & Motion Graphic Design I am passionate about transforming scripts into powerful visuals. Communication is key! Let me help produce your next digital project.

  • 2D Animation
  • Motion Graphics
  • Logo Design
  • Character Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Logo Animation
  • Character Animation
  • Cartoon Animation
  • Animated Cartoon
  • Cartoon Character
  • Vector Art
  • Vector Graphic
Elise M.

Huntly, United Kingdom

$25/hr
5.0
8 jobs

I am a Scottish Animator and Illustrator, specialising in 2D Traditional animation and digital illustration! I have been working as a professional animator for over 3 years and have won a number of awards for my short films and other independant projects.

  • 2D Animation
  • Character Design
  • Cartoon Character
  • Storyboarding
  • Computer Animation
  • Character Animation
  • Character Illustration
  • Concept Artistry
  • Concept Design
  • Concept Development
  • Illustration
  • 2D Illustration
  • Book Illustration
  • Animal Illustration
  • People Illustration

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