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Olena T.

Lviv, Ukraine

$19/hr
5.0
16 jobs

🔍 Looking for eye-catching animation? I'm here to help you achieve incredible results!" 🧠 What I bring to the table: ✅ High-engagement visuals tailored to platform, audience, and format ✅ Promo motion graphics that drive clicks, views, and conversions ✅ Logo animation motion graphics that add polish and brand recall ✅ DOOH-ready motion graphics design for LED, ultrawide, and vertical formats 🎬 Services ✔️ Logo Animation ✔️ 2D Motion Design ✔️ Lottie (JSON) ✔️ SVG & GIF Animation ✔️ Intros / Outros ✔️ Animated Ads ✔️Social media videos (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube) ✔️ Short promotional animations ✔️ Text and typography animation 🎬 What You Get ✔️ Clean, Modern Motion ✔️ Web-Ready Files ✔️ On-Time Delivery ✔️ Smooth Communication My deliverables are included: ► REVISIONS on every stage of the process. ► Clean, minimal motion design integrated with the Brand guidelines. ► Creative and strategic execution from storyboard to final delivery. ► Licensed Background music is provided. ► All project files, full ownership, and rights. will be delivered upon completion. ► Step-by-step, transparent & organized work process. ► Discussion/consultation via Upwork voice/video call. ► I work up to late evenings to stay in touch with US, UK, and EU clients. Tools: ☑️ Adobe After Effects ☑️ Adobe Illustrator ☑️ Adobe Photoshop ☑️ Figma ⚡ Why me: 🔁 Reuse of proven motion graphics systems across 50+ projects — fast delivery and clean execution 🚀 Delivered video funnels that helped drive \$25k+ in 4 weeks 📈 Created 70+ promo motion graphics ads with up to 5x ROAS 📦 Quick turnaround: 90% of projects delivered in 2–3 days 🤝 Before we start: I offer a free audit of your current motion graphics promo creatives — what works, what doesn’t, and how I’d improve it. No pressure to hire, just value upfront. 📩 Click the green “Send a Message” button — 🚀 Let’s bring your vision to life. Share your idea. Convert to your ROI. 🔥

  • Visual Effects
  • Motion Design
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Motion Graphics
  • 2D Animation
  • Video Intro & Outro
  • Logo Animation
  • Animated Explainer
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Compositing
  • Animation
  • Animated Cartoon
  • Animation Design
  • 3D Animation
  • Video Editing
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • 3D Rendering
  • Character Animation
  • Social Media Video
  • Video Animation
Marta V.

Gdansk, Poland

$44/hr
4.9
447 jobs

I help brands, agencies, startups, and artists create high-impact video content that captures attention, strengthens brand perception, and delivers results. With 10+ years of experience in motion design, visual effects, and post-production, I create polished visuals for advertising campaigns, product marketing, social media, music projects, and branded content. My approach combines strong creative direction, technical expertise, and efficient production workflows to deliver content that stands out in competitive digital environments. Services: • Motion graphics and animation • Adobe After Effects production • VFX compositing and cleanup • Motion tracking and rotoscoping • Product videos and commercials • Social media video ads • Branded content and creative campaigns • Kinetic typography and logo animation • Music videos and lyric videos, Spotify Canvas/Apple motion assets • AI-assisted video production • LED visuals, displays and event content Clients work with me when they need: • High-quality launch and promotional videos • Engaging social media content • Premium branded visuals • Reliable ongoing creative support • Fast turnaround without compromising quality • A long-term creative partner for recurring projects I specialize in visually refined content that combines strong storytelling, attention to detail, and professional execution. Whether you need a single campaign asset or ongoing production support, I focus on delivering work that aligns with your goals and audience. Tools: Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, Mocha Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Topaz labs, Runway, Midjourney, Seedream, Kling, Veo, and other AI-powered creative tools.

  • Trailer
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Stock Footage
  • Graphic Design
  • Lyrics Video
  • AI Video Generation
  • Cinematic Video
  • Kinetic Typography
  • Motion Design
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Album Cover
  • AI Image Generation
  • Music Video
  • SaaS
Aria T.

Surrey, Canada

$65/hr
4.8
225 jobs

Are you in need of captivating motion graphics, mesmerizing visual effects, or dynamic marketing videos? Welcome! I'm Aria, an After Effects ninja with over 20 years of expertise in animation and visual effects (VFX). My passion lies in crafting high-end, custom animated explainer videos from scratch, including scriptwriting and collaborating with top-notch voice-over artists worldwide. Why Choose Me? ✨ Experience: With 20 years in the industry, my skills have evolved into blockbuster-level animation (VFX) prowess. 💡 Innovation: I bring fresh ideas and creative solutions to every project, ensuring your video stands out from the competition. 🌟 Comprehensive Services: From script development to final video production, I provide end-to-end solutions tailored to your needs. 🎬 Professionalism: Expect clear communication, timely delivery, and a dedication to exceeding your expectations. Services Offered: 📝 Script development and editing 🎥 Scenario drafting 🎨 Custom vector illustrations in Adobe Illustrator 🎙️ Professional voice-over coordination 💻 Animation creation and VFX enhancement in Adobe After Effects 🎵 Royalty-free background music and sound effects integration Client Testimonials: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Aria was a great find. Professional and friendly. Fantastic with revisions and delivered the project on time, especially with a short timeline. Would recommend him in an instant!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Excellent designer. He worked on a total of 3 design tasks within this project and I was very pleased with with results !!! will definitely work with him again in the future !" Let's bring your vision to life! Contact me today to discuss your project and take the first step towards creating stunning visual experiences.

  • Visual Effects
  • Video Intro & Outro
  • Explainer Video
  • Music Video
  • Autodesk Maya
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Compositing
  • 2D Animation
  • 3D Animation
  • 3D Rigging
  • Visual Effects Software
  • Animated Environment
  • Green Screen
Ngoc Anh Thu N.

Hanoi, Vietnam

$19/hr
5.0
3 jobs

I'm a Motion graphic/VFX/Animator(After Effects, Unity) and Editor (Adobe Premier) with over 8 years experience in making high-end, custom animation explainer/promo/tutorial/ADs videos in full production cycle, with hiring scriptwriter and proffesional voice-over artists. Main types of videos: ✅Facebook/insta ADs ✅Explainer Video ✅2D Animations ✅Promo Videos ✅Motion Graphics ✅Visual Effect for Videos ✅Tutorial Videos ✅Brand Videos ✅Intro/outro ✅GIF ✅Lottie My videos help: - Promote new products; - Simply explain complex services; - Bring back customer attention; - Ease buying decision process; - Teach and guide new users; - Earn more sales. And for Games : ✅Visual Effect for Games ✅Technical Artist for Games 💡 Quick look: ✅ Multitasking and ability to work under pressure and limited time - my best side hehe ✅ Online 24/7/365 ✅ 8 years of Experience 🌟 Why Choose Me for Your Project: ✨ 2D Animation Mastery: From character animation to intricate motion sequences, I specialize in crafting captivating 2D animations that breathe life into your concepts. Whether it's a character-driven story or an explainer animation, I ensure each frame contributes to a visually stunning narrative. 🎨 Motion Graphics Brilliance: Transforming static ideas into dynamic visuals is my forte. I excel in creating eye-catching motion graphics that enhance brand identity, captivate audiences, and deliver key messages with impact. Adobe After Effects is my playground, and I leverage it to create visuals that stand out. 🎥 Video Editing Expertise: Seamlessly weaving together footage, audio, and effects, I provide comprehensive video editing services. From precise cuts to immersive transitions, I ensure your video content is polished, professional, and aligns seamlessly with your vision. Let's collaborate to make your vision a reality! Feel free to reach out, and let's discuss how we can elevate your project through the combined power of 2D animation, motion graphics, and expert video editing.

  • Visual Effects
  • Motion Graphics
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Sound Design
  • Animation
  • Branding
  • Video Editing
  • Unity
Piotr S.

Manchester, United Kingdom

$65/hr
5.0
12 jobs

Technical Artist with 5+ years in the games industry, specialising in Unity. I've worked on projects as the main TA supporting multiple departments on a 30-person team - owning the full technical art pipeline from pre-production through to release. My strongest work is helping studios achieve a specific look in engine - taking concept art or visual references and building the shaders, lighting, post-processing, and material pipelines to get there. If your team has a visual target and needs someone to own the technical path to it, that's where I do my best work. What I work on: • Lookdev and art style pipelines - shaders, lighting, post-processing • Custom shaders and materials (Shader Graph, HLSL, URP/HDRP) • VFX - Unity VFX Graph and Particle Systems • Performance optimisation - profiling, draw calls, overdraw, memory • Editor tools and workflow scripts for art teams I have a 3D art background, so I understand the asset pipeline as well as the technical side - useful for bridging art and engineering or debugging visual problems across the stack. I also mentor technical artists at various career stages, which keeps me sharp on fundamentals as well as current practices. Available for short contracts, part-time ongoing work (20hrs/week max), and technical consultations.

  • Visual Effects
  • Game Art
  • 3D Modeling
  • Unity
  • Performance Optimization
  • Game Development
  • Texturing & Shading
  • Project Management
  • 3D Art
  • Unreal Engine
  • 3D Lighting
  • Game Consultation
  • Game Development Bug Fix
  • Art Direction
Miras O.

Almaty, Kazakhstan

$40/hr
5.0
16 jobs

Stop Making Boring Cutscenes – Let’s Bring Your Game to Life I’m Miras, a Cinematic Designer & Game Developer who blends storytelling with technical mastery to create unforgettable in-game moments. From real-time cinematics to high-impact trailers, I handle both the creative vision and seamless engine integration. I’ve helped studios and indie developers turn gameplay into immersive cinematic experiences that boost engagement, hype, and emotional impact. 🎬 What I deliver: ✅ Cinematic storytelling for games (real-time & offline) ✅ Game trailer editing that drives hype ✅ 3D animation with emotional punch ✅ Game development (Unreal Engine 5 & Unity 6) ✅ Complete cinematic design workflow ✅ Technical art & optimization If you need scenes that sell the story and gameplay that feels alive, let’s collaborate. 🚀

  • Visual Effects
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Music Video
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Trailer
  • Video Production
  • Game Trailer
  • Gameplay Footage
  • Video Post-Editing
  • 3D Rendering
  • Sound Mixing
  • Video Editing
  • Unity
  • Unreal Engine

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