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Hans Dave A.

Davao, Philippines

$6/hr
4.0
1 jobs

I’m Dave, a 3D generalist with a strong focus on modeling and texturing mainly using Blender. I create both high-poly and optimized low-poly assets, with experience following concept art and adapting to different project requirements. I’m a fast learner who quickly adjusts to new tools and workflows, allowing me to stay flexible across different types of projects. I’m committed to delivering clean, efficient, and visually compelling 3D projects.

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • 2D Illustration
  • Clip Studio Paint
  • Illustration
  • 3D Art
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Sketching
  • Color Palette
  • Photo Manipulation
  • 3D Animation
  • 3D Rendering
  • Blender
Ritchie P.

Cagayan de Oro, Philippines

$12/hr
4.6
13 jobs

Hi, I'm Ritchie, a pixel artist and animator with 4+ years of experience specializing in character design, monster design, animations, and pixel VFX. I've had the pleasure of working as a character artist for R3bellabs and SpellSoft Studios, and since 2021, I've taken on numerous indie game commissions, both personal and commercial. I’m excited to collaborate and bring your vision to life! :)

  • 2D Animation
  • Game Art
  • 2D Game Art
  • 2D Design
  • Pixel Art
  • Game Asset
Kris C.

San Pedro, Philippines

$35/hr
5.0
14 jobs

Hello, my name is Kris Chua.
 I’m a multidisciplinary artist with over 10 years of experience in the gaming and comics industries. My career has spanned a range of creative roles, including Creative Director at Suspended Animation Media, Art Director at Skoolbo, freelance illustrator, inker, and colourist for Medikidz, Concept Artist for Duskwave Arts, and Illustrator, Concept Artist, and Animator for Reality+. I’m an all-rounder with a strong foundation in art direction, concept design, illustration, matte painting, and team management. Whether leading creative teams or executing hands-on visual work, I bring both vision and versatility to each project. My primary tools include Photoshop, Spine, After Effects,Nomad, and Unity, and I’m comfortable adapting my workflow to meet the demands of different styles and pipelines.

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Digital Painting
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Comic Art
  • Unity
Jexter B.

Argao, Philippines

$20/hr
5.0
6 jobs

100% Job Success Rate, assuring client I am always at the PIQ (Productivity, Integrity, Quality) Proficiency in C# Programming – Senior Level 1. Core Language Features ● Variables, Data Types, Enums, Constants ● Classes, Structs, Interfaces, Inheritance, Polymorphism ● Delegates, Events, Lambda Expressions, Extension Methods ● Generics, Reflection, Attributes 2. Functional & LINQ Programming ● LINQ Queries (Select, Where, GroupBy, Join) ● Functional patterns and Expressions ● Higher-order functions, Predicate & Func/Action 3. Asynchronous & Parallel Programming ● Async/Await, Tasks, Task Parallel Library (TPL) ● Multithreading, Thread-safe patterns, Synchronization ● Concurrency patterns for game loops & server systems 4. Software Architecture & Design Patterns ● Singleton, Observer, Factory, Strategy, Command ● Dependency Injection, Event-driven architecture ● SOLID principles & maintainable system design 5. Tooling & Optimization ● Debugging, Profiling, Memory Management ● Reflection & Dynamic Programming ● Performance optimization in Unity games -Unity Engine Expertise- ● Extensive experience with Unity core systems: GameObjects, Components, Physics, Colliders, UI Toolkit, and Animation (Mecanim). ● Proficient in performance optimization using Unity Profiler, asset management, and memory optimization techniques. ● Expertise in Shader Graph for creating and customizing shaders, advanced lighting, materials, and post-processing effects. ● Understanding of rendering pipelines (Built-In, URP, HDRP) for high-quality visuals. -Problem-Solving and Debugging- ● Proven ability to troubleshoot and debug complex C# code and Unity projects. Experienced in optimizing performance, minimizing bugs, and creatively addressing edge cases. ● Skilled in integrating third-party assets and plugins from the Unity Asset Store. Familiar with .NET libraries for extending Unity’s capabilities, and experienced with version control tools like Git for efficient team collaboration. -Creativity and Design Collaboration- ● Proficient in creating 2D/3D assets using Maya, Photoshop, and Illustrator. ● Skilled in 3D asset optimization with Normal Maps and Height Maps, reducing poly count. ● Experienced in optimizing performance with Texture Atlasing and advanced LOD and Occlusion Culling techniques. ● Advanced rigging and animation skills for creating lifelike character interactions. ● Adept at integrating visual and audio elements for immersive gameplay.

  • Mobile Game
  • Game
  • Game Design
  • iOS Development
  • Android App Development
  • App Development
  • Desktop Application
Ralph M.

Calamba, Philippines

$22/hr
5.0
4 jobs

Hi there! I’m Ralph, a freelance 2D Illustrator and Animator based in the Philippines. I specialize in creating visual assets for games and illustrating vibrant children's books, combining creativity with technical expertise to bring ideas to life. My work focuses on 2D illustration and animation, using industry-standard tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, and Spine 2D. Feel free to reach out—I’d love to help bring your project to life!

  • 2D Game Art
  • 2D Animation
  • Children's Book Illustration
Therence Jacob C.

Santa Rosa, Philippines

$20/hr
4.9
21 jobs

💼 Overview Hi, I’m Therence Jacob, your go-to creative for cinematic visuals, motion graphics, and video storytelling. As a multi-media designer. I’ve collaborated with brands, coaches, and course creators helping them bring their vision to life through video editing, motion design, animation, CGI, Reels, Shorts, and YouTube content. Whether you’re launching a campaign, promoting a course, or leveling up your content strategy, I deliver scroll-stopping, conversion-driven visuals that make an impact. With 3+ years of hands-on experience and a strong foundation in both traditional, digital, and AI-based tools, I blend creativity with performance to help brands stand out in the digital space. 🛠 What I Can Help You With: 🎥 AI & Cinematic Video Editing ∙ Short-form videos for Instagram Reels, TikTok & YouTube Shorts ∙ Long-form YouTube content including intros, transitions & storytelling edits ∙ 3D video composition and animated explainer videos ∙ Cinematic editing using Hailuo AI & Adobe After Effects ∙ AI voiceover syncing using ElevenLabs or Speechma 🎞 Motion Graphics & Visual Effects ∙ Motion tracking, scene compositing & product animations ∙ Logo animation, lower-thirds, and branded video intros 🧑‍🎨 Art & Illustration ∙ Concept art, character design & digital painting ∙ Visual design for storyboards, scenes, and animation 📦 Brand Design & Creative Assets ∙ Branded video templates, logos and marketing graphics ∙ Thumbnails, mockups, infographics, and course visuals 🎞 Animation ∙ 2D/3D Animation (Stylized or Professional Tone) ∙ 3D modelling & Rigging 💻 Tools I Work With: ∙ Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator) ∙ Blender | Hailuo AI | ElevenLabs | Clip Studio Paint | Filmora | Canva | Figma | Davinci Resolve 🏆 Notable Projects: ∙ Edited Reels & TikToks for coaching brands and personal brands ∙ Delivered long-form YouTube videos with pro transitions and motion design ∙ Former VFX Artist at SEVEN Films – worked on 3D animation and visual effects ∙ Completed 14+ successful jobs on Upwork with consistent 5-star reviews Ready to turn your ideas into cinematic, conversion-ready content? 📩 Let’s connect and build something stunning.

  • Visual Effects
  • Animation
  • Illustration
  • Digital Art
  • 3D Art
  • 3D Modeling
  • Motion Design
  • Motion Graphics
  • Graphic Design
  • UX & UI Design
  • Web Design
  • 3D Animation
  • 3D Rigging
  • Multimedia Design
  • Video Editing

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