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The Mentor
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Anonymous
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3D Animator
APAC
Location
$70,000
Salary
$34/hr
Hourly Rate
91%
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Dedicated 3D animator with extensive experience in creating lifelike characters and environments for diverse projects.
Social Media Video Snippets
The Intellectual
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Anonymous
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Public
Lead Designer
APAC
Location
$85,000
Salary
$41/hr
Hourly Rate
87%
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Innovative lead designer with a passion for blending animation and graphics to create educational content.
Project Timelines
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The Muse
Graphic Designer
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Anonymous
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EMEA
Location
$65,000
Salary
$31/hr
Hourly Rate
88%
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Combines artistic talent with technical skills to create compelling graphics that resonate with audiences.
Featured Skills
Secondary Motions
The Heroine
Senior Animator
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Anonymous
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AMER
Location
$85,000
Salary
$41/hr
Hourly Rate
96%
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Experienced in character animation and visual storytelling, with a keen eye for detail and a passion for creative expression.
Featured Skills
Keyframe Techniques
The Matriarch
Visual Effects Artist
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Anonymous
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Public
AMER
Location
$80,000
Salary
$38/hr
Hourly Rate
94%
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Expert in visual effects with a focus on enhancing animated sequences for a more immersive experience.
Featured Skills
Animated Logos
The Heroine
Freelance Motion Graphics Designer
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Anonymous
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EMEA
Location
$75,000
Salary
$36/hr
Hourly Rate
90%
Approval Rating
Specializes in dynamic visuals and engaging animations that bring stories to life, combining creativity with technical skills.
Featured Skills
Lip-Sync Animation
The Protector
Concept Artist
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Anonymous
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AMER
Location
$90,000
Salary
$43/hr
Hourly Rate
95%
Approval Rating
Talented concept artist known for developing innovative characters and themes that challenge conventional storytelling.
Featured Skills
Visual Effects
The Mentor
3D Animator
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Anonymous
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Public
APAC
Location
$70,000
Salary
$34/hr
Hourly Rate
91%
Approval Rating
Dedicated 3D animator with extensive experience in creating lifelike characters and environments for diverse projects.
Featured Skills
Social Media Video Snippets
The Artist
Animation Supervisor
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Anonymous
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Public
APAC
Location
$95,000
Salary
$46/hr
Hourly Rate
92%
Approval Rating
Brings a wealth of experience in supervising animation projects and mentoring junior animators in a collaborative environment.
Featured Skills
Character Rigs
The Intellectual
Lead Designer
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Anonymous
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Public
APAC
Location
$85,000
Salary
$41/hr
Hourly Rate
87%
Approval Rating
Innovative lead designer with a passion for blending animation and graphics to create educational content.
Featured Skills
Project Timelines
The Young Idealist
Storyboard Artist
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Anonymous
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Public
EMEA
Location
$60,000
Salary
$29/hr
Hourly Rate
89%
Approval Rating
Creative storyboard artist bringing stories to life with clear visual narratives and a unique artistic vision.
Featured Skills
3D Models
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<h3 class="uui-heading-subheading">Character Animation</h3><div class="jtbd-card"><div class="jtbd-card-single">Animating character movements using keyframe techniques.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Creating lip-sync animations for dialogue delivery.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Designing character rigs for smoother animation workflows.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Implementing secondary motions for realistic character actions.</div></div><h3 class="uui-heading-subheading">Motion Graphics</h3><div class="jtbd-card"><div class="jtbd-card-single">Creating animated logos to enhance brand recognition.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Developing social media video snippets with engaging animations.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Designing title sequences for films and videos.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Creating infographic animations to visualize data easily.</div></div><h3 class="uui-heading-subheading">2D/3D Animation Projects</h3><div class="jtbd-card"><div class="jtbd-card-single">Producing animated shorts for film festivals and competitions.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Building 3D models for animation projects using Blender or Maya.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Animating visual effects for live-action films.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Developing educational animations for e-learning platforms.</div></div><h3 class="uui-heading-subheading">Client Collaboration & Delivery</h3><div class="jtbd-card"><div class="jtbd-card-single">Conducting client meetings to discuss project concepts and vision.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Creating project timelines and milestones for deliverables.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Providing animation drafts for client feedback and revisions.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Delivering final animation files in various formats and resolutions.</div></div>

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