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Marta V.

Gdansk, Poland

$44/hr
5.0
458 jobs

I’m a Senior Motion Designer with 10+ years of experience creating professional motion graphics, animations, and visual effects for brands, agencies, and creative teams. With 400+ completed Upwork projects and over $200K earned on the platform, I help clients turn ideas, scripts, and existing assets into polished videos ready for marketing, presentations, digital campaigns, and online platforms. My main areas of expertise: • Motion graphics and animation in After Effects • VFX compositing, tracking, and cleanup • Product and brand videos • Promotional and marketing content • Kinetic typography and title animation • Logo animation and visual identity assets • Music videos and lyric videos • Video editing and post-production • Screen, LED, and event visuals I work as a reliable extension of your creative team — handling production from concept support to final delivery, with organized files and clear communication throughout the process. Clients hire me when they need: ✓ High-quality motion design without the need to hire a full-time specialist ✓ A senior freelancer who can work independently with minimal supervision ✓ Consistent production support for ongoing creative needs ✓ Professional After Effects execution and attention to detail Tools: After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, Mocha Pro, Apple Motion, Runway, Midjourney, Kling, Veo, and other AI-assisted creative tools. If you need a senior motion designer who can handle complex visual projects, solve production challenges, and deliver polished results with minimal supervision, I’d be happy to discuss your project.

  • 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
Olena T.

Lviv, Ukraine

$19/hr
5.0
21 jobs

🎖️Top-Rated Upwork Freelancer ⭐️100% Job-Success Score 🎬 Need Clean, Professional Logo Animation? I specialize in logo animation and 2D motion design, creating smooth, modern animations optimized for web, social, and ads. s your brand. 🧠 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 PROCESS: Brief & research Structure & storytelling Editing + motion design Feedback & fast revisions Final delivery (platform-ready) ⚡️ 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 make your offer stand out 🔥

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

Kathmandu, Nepal

$40/hr
5.0
74 jobs

I am a talented and creative Visual Effects Artist and VFX generalist with more than 12+ years of experience in the Visual Effects Industry. I have consistently dedicated to create top quality, intensive compositions that meet efficiency standards. I have consistently meet aggressive deadlines by prioritizing and managing tasks .I do freelancing and currently working at Incessant Rain Studio in Nepal. Understanding in all areas of film post-production, TV Series, TVC, Music Videos, and look development. I have worked entirety for multiple Feature Films, TV- Series TVC such as Locke & Key(Netflix Series), Unfortunate Events(Netflix Series), Watchmen(2019), Jack Ryan(2019), Chappie, Emerald City, The Walk, After Earth, Briarpatch, Daybreak, New Amsterdam, The tick , Snatch and many more. Sincerely , Amit Pujari

  • Visual Effects
  • Rotoscoping
  • SynthEyes
  • Nuke
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Match Moving
  • Video Cleanup
  • Compositing
  • Photo Retouching
  • Mocha Pro
  • Chroma Keying
  • Green Screen
  • The Pixel Farm PFTrack
Miras O.

Almaty, Kazakhstan

$40/hr
5.0
17 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
  • Cinematic Video
  • Video Post-Editing
  • 3D Rendering
  • Sound Mixing
  • Video Editing
  • Unity
  • Unreal Engine
Nikhil K.

Chandigarh, India

$15/hr
5.0
5 jobs

I help artists and brands turn raw footage into cinematic stories. I’m a Video Editor, Director, and Colorist with hands-on experience in music videos, short films, and creative content. From clean cuts to emotional pacing, color grading to motion graphics — I handle the full post-production process with attention to detail and storytelling. What I offer: ✅ Cinematic Video Editing ✅ Music Videos & Short Films ✅ Professional Color Grading ✅ Motion Graphics & VFX ✅ Social Media & YouTube Content I believe great editing isn’t just about transitions — it’s about emotion, rhythm, and visual impact. I work closely with clients to understand their vision and deliver polished videos that truly connect with audiences. Let’s create something powerful.

  • Visual Effects
  • Video Editing & Production
  • Film Editing
  • Music Video
  • Color Grading
  • Video Color Correction
John W.

Deerfield, Wisconsin

$50/hr
4.9
275 jobs

Motion graphics and visual effects work designed to bring clarity, style, and impact to a wide range of projects. With over a decade on Upwork and a long-standing Top Rated track record, the focus remains on creating visuals that feel intentional, design-driven, and distinct from template-based work. Clients include HPE, Deloitte, 3M, ZEISS, Lenovo, Crest, NerdWallet, and Supercell, along with artists such as Halsey, Marshmello, Janet Jackson, Missy Elliott, and Ziggy Marley. Projects span music videos, tour visuals, social campaigns, and branded content with reach in the millions. ​ Capabilities include: Music video and tour visuals, including lyric videos, projections, and live show content Advertising and promotional graphics for launches, social campaigns, trailers, and teasers Title sequences and logo animation for film, series, and digital platforms 2D and 3D motion graphics, stylized visual effects, compositing, and cleanup Full editing and motion packages for campaigns and content series Tools & Workflow: Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Maxon Cinema 4D Looking to bring an idea to life? Invite me to your job or reach out to discuss the details.

  • Visual Effects
  • Motion Graphics
  • Music Video
  • Maxon Cinema 4D
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • 2D Animation
  • Logo Animation
  • Video Editing
  • 3D Animation

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