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TRUGANINA, Australia
$8 USD per hour
We at AnimCreator understand that every company is different. Each has its own requirements and their unique ideas that set them apart. This is where we come in. We help our clients to recognize their strengths and combine their ideologies into an animated video that is fresh, fun and exciting. We have got 10 year plus experience artists team of 3D/2D artists along with Front end developers team that works in cohesion. We don’t believe in rehashing! We do provide services ⮚ Architecture ⮚ 3D Visualization ⮚ 3D Modeling ⮚ 3D Animation ⮚ Affter effect animation ⮚ AutoCAD, ⮚ 3D rendering ,2D cartoon type animation, ⮚ line art animation , ⮚ Motion Animation. I have great experienced as a 2D & 3D artist Development Team : ⮚ Latest Versions of Html, CSS, JavaScript/jQuery, Angular Material & Angular 10+ ⮚ CSS Frameworks – Twitter Bootstrap ⮚ CSS Preprocessors LESS & SASS, SCSS ⮚ SVN, Bitbucket and GIT for the versioning. ⮚ Knowledge of AWS: Create load balancer, auto scaling group, creation of RDS DB instance and dynamo DB table, creation of instance profile. ⮚ React & Angular: Sitecore Headless CMS. Outsource Us for your project and We promise to bring in the best output. for Portfolio visit our website www.animcreator.com.au

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Sydney, Australia
$35 USD per hour
Welcome to honorable clients. Thanks for visiting! This is Lutfur, an experienced Motion Graphic Artist and one of the best ANIMATION men who produces 2D & 3D ANIMATION Videos and specializes in Video & Audio Editing. I’m also a team of Pro Voice Artists with more than 7+ years of experience and am committed to delivering extraordinary quality. I'm connected with several other professional designers, editors, and animators who work with me continuously to create superb quality items, such as 2D/3D animation videos, audio-video editing, and voice recording. Having worked with multiple clients over the years, including multinational corporations and small businesses alike, I've developed strong communication skills that enable me to understand your requirements with ease and ensure they're met efficiently and effectively. Daily I serve: * Motion Graphic * 2D & 3D Animated Videos * Explainers / Explainer Videos * Whiteboard Animation Videos * Commercial & Promotional Videos * Logo Animation & Infographic Videos * Video Editing * Podcast & Audio Editing * Mix & Mastering * Voice-Over I value my clients and his/her projects. My creativity and professionalism ensure your project meets your vision. With unlimited revisions and a satisfaction guarantee. Let's work together and bring your ideas to life. Greetings! Lutfur R.

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Brunswick East, Australia
$60 USD per hour
Since young age, I was fascinated by relationship between visuals and sound, which led me to develop a strong foundations in those subjects and audio-visual content making. With more than 10 years of experience in 2D and 3D asset creation and animation, audio-video editing, interactive experience design, musical composition and sound production, I feel more than confident to deliver high quality work across the various media. Being a guitarist and music producer/compositor for a long time, I enjoy making musical scores for video, film, and games. Open to communication and creative problem solving, I will be available to elaborate the ideas with the client, until we get to satisfactory conclusion in following types of projects: - Creation and implementation of 2D and 3D assets for use in fIlm, tv, animation, commercials and architectural visualization. - Motion graphics - Composition and production of musical scores and SFX for games, film and radio.

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Mudgee, Australia
$40 USD per hour
Hello! I am a self-employed 3d modeler and animator with almost 10 yrs of experience (7 years on Freelancer). My background is largely carpentry so I enjoy creating construction-related visualisations, however am not limited to that. Bringing products &/or concepts to life through modelling &/or explainer videos are additional fields of my expertise. Working closely with people to achieve the best result at a fair price is always my goal. I look forward to the opportunity of working with you. Cheers, Greg

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Melbourne, Australia
$30 USD per hour
Welcome to Virtually Augmented Media! I'm Julian, the Art Director here at VA Media. As the media division of our parent company, Virtually Augmented, we are dedicated to advancing the development of freely available Educational Technologies. Every project we undertake helps support this mission. At VA Media, we offer cutting-edge media solutions for businesses and individuals. Our team of highly skilled designers and programmers utilize the latest software and expertise to deliver exceptional results. We prioritize working with forward-thinking clients who share our vision of creating a better future for humanity. Everything we create is crafted with love in our Melbourne studio, where our dedicated team is committed to providing the best support and solutions at every step of your project. Let's collaborate to make a better future, today. Our services include: ► Graphic Design ► Website Design & Development And more.

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South Perth, Australia
$25 USD per hour
Hi, I’m Osayed — a results-driven graphic designer and motion graphics expert with 4+ years of experience helping brands stand out through bold, impactful visuals. I specialize in crafting engaging 2D animations, branding assets, and video content that not only look great—but convert. From startups to digital agencies, I’ve worked with diverse clients worldwide to bring ideas to life through: - Explainer videos & motion design that simplify complex ideas - Logo design & complete brand identity kits - Animated social ads & YouTube video editing - Print designs like brochures, banners, flyers - UI/UX walkthrough animations for SaaS & mobile apps I align design with your marketing goals to deliver visuals that communicate clearly, enhance user experience, and elevate your brand. Tools I Use: Adobe After Effects || Adobe Photoshop || Adobe Illustrator || Adobe Premiere Pro || Figma || Canva Client Results: ✅ Boosted a SaaS product's demo conversions by 25% with a clean, animated explainer ✅ Tripled audience engagement through motion-based social content ✅ Delivered rebranding packages that improved brand recall by over 40% - Why Work With Me? I combine creative artistry with marketing insight. I don’t just design—I build visual systems that grow your business. My communication is clear, timelines are met, and quality is never compromised. - Ready to bring your ideas to life? Let’s collaborate and build visuals that inspire, engage, and sell. Send me a message and let’s start your next creative project!

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Saint James, Australia
$50 USD per hour
I am a 2D & 3D animator and motion designer, with nearly a decade of professional experience. My primary software of choice is Blender and After Effects, where I create both 2D and 3D animations for projects such as explainer videos, 3D product & architectural design, character animation, music videos, and much more
An animated video developer is a freelance specialist who designs, animates, and produces motion graphics, character animations, and explainer videos for marketing, education, product demos, and entertainment. These professionals combine storytelling, visual design, and animation software expertise to turn scripts and concepts into polished video content that holds attention and communicates ideas faster than text or static imagery.
A freelance animated video developer takes a brief or script and turns it into a finished animated asset, handling each stage of the pipeline. That typically means storyboarding, designing characters and scenes, animating frame by frame or using rigged assets, syncing voiceover and sound effects, and delivering export-ready video files. Some specialists focus on a single style, while others cover multiple disciplines including 2D animation, motion graphics, whiteboard animation, and 3D animation.
The commercial value is direct. Animated explainer videos compress complex products into short, shareable clips that lift conversion rates on landing pages, raise watch time on social platforms, and drive engagement in email campaigns. Animation also lets brands depict scenarios, abstract concepts, or future product features that would be impractical or expensive to film.
Animated video developers handle a wide spectrum of output. The exact deliverable depends on use case, but common formats include:
Strong freelance animators are fluent in industry-standard software. Tool proficiency is one of the clearest signals of capability, and the right tool depends on the style of animation required.
Animated video is a horizontal skill that serves nearly every sector, but demand is concentrated in industries where ideas need to be made visible. Common buyers include SaaS and tech startups producing product explainers, e-learning companies creating course content, healthcare and pharma brands explaining procedures or compliance, fintech and crypto firms simplifying complex products, e-commerce brands running paid social, real estate developers visualising properties, and entertainment studios producing original animated series. Nonprofits and agencies also commission animated work for advocacy campaigns and pitch decks.
Animation is a portfolio-driven discipline. The work itself is the strongest signal of skill, far more than credentials or self-description. Watch full reels rather than thumbnails, and pay attention to timing, easing, weight, and how characters move between poses.
Sample interview questions you can copy and use:
Freelancer.com gives you access to a global pool of animators across every style and budget level, from solo motion designers to full studios. You can post a project on Freelancer.com and receive competitive bids within hours, compare reels side by side, and shortlist talent based on verified reviews, ratings, and completion history. Clients on Freelancer.com set their own budgets and review proposals from freelancers worldwide, which means you can match the right level of craft to the right project. Milestone Payments give you protection during the engagement, so funds are only released as agreed deliverables are met.
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Hiring an animator is mostly about matching style and pipeline to your brief. The clearer you are about format, length, and visual reference, the more accurate the bids you receive. Here is the process from posting your brief to awarding the project.
The brief is the single biggest determinant of bid quality. A vague request for an animated video produces vague proposals, while a specific brief filters for animators whose style and tools genuinely match your needs. Head to the
Bids are short proposals, not just price quotes. A strong proposal from an animator shows they have read your brief, understood the style and length, and thought about how to execute it. Read each bid carefully and use Freelancer.com's chat to clarify points before shortlisting.
The final decision combines proposal quality with profile evidence. For animation, the portfolio is everything, but consistency across multiple projects matters more than a single standout piece. Review each shortlisted freelancer's profile in depth before awarding.
A standard 60 to 90 second explainer video usually takes two to four weeks from script lock to final delivery, depending on style, asset complexity, and revision rounds. Character-driven 2D and 3D animation takes longer than motion graphics built from existing brand assets. Tight deadlines are possible when scripts and storyboards are pre-approved.
Motion graphics designers focus on animating type, shapes, icons, and infographics, typically in After Effects. Animated video developers cover a broader pipeline that often includes character animation, storyboarding, voiceover direction, and full video production. Many freelancers handle both, but for character-led explainers you want someone who lists animation, not just motion graphics.
You can provide both, or you can hire an animated video developer who offers scriptwriting and voiceover sourcing as part of the package. Supplying a locked script and final voiceover usually shortens the timeline and reduces revision cycles, since animation timing is built around the audio track.
Yes. Most freelance animators take on short single-video projects such as social ads, logo stings, or brand intros, alongside larger series work. Posting a clear brief with reference videos and target length is the fastest way to get accurate bids for a one-off engagement.
For a single video or a small batch of assets, a skilled freelancer typically delivers comparable quality with faster turnaround and tighter direct communication. Studios make sense for long-form series, broadcast deliverables, or projects requiring large parallel teams. Many freelancers on Freelancer.com lead small collaborator teams when scope demands it.

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