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Animators

Hire an freelance or permanent animator from Creativepool's global creative community. Every profile here is ranked by a weekly composite of portfolio depth, client recommendations, recent activity and editorial standing - so the strongest current animators surface first, not whoever joined earliest.

How to choose

Shortlist on portfolio, not job title.

Start from the brief, not the job title. Shortlist three to five animators whose portfolio shows work in your sector and at your level of polish, check they have been active recently, then message them directly or send one structured brief to all of them at once.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

01What does an animator do?

The scope of an animator varies by individual, so the portfolio is the best guide to fit - look for projects close to your brief in sector, format and ambition rather than relying on the job title alone.

02Should I hire an freelance or permanent animator?

Freelancers suit defined projects, overflow and specialist one-offs; permanent hires suit ongoing work and team continuity. Many animators on Creativepool are open to both - each profile states availability and the type of work they take.

03How do I choose the right animator?

Shortlist on portfolio relevance first, then check recent activity, client recommendations and ratings. Brief two or three candidates with the same outline so you can compare approach, timeline and rate fairly.

04How are animators ranked on this page?

By a weekly-refreshed composite of editorial standing, portfolio depth, engagement, client recommendations and recent activity - so active, well-regarded animators appear first.

05How do I get listed as an animator?

Create a Creativepool profile, set your role and availability, and upload your strongest work. Listings are free; an active, complete profile with client recommendations ranks higher.

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Angela Kris

Senior Animator for LEGO Friends, Thailand

Flash, Toonboom Animator and 3D Animator

Digital Animator, 2D Animator, Animator
Selangor, Manila
Thailand: Thailand

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Steve Whiting

3D Animator & Visualiser at Freelance, Hampshire

I have tweleve years experience as a Director, 3d Visualizer, Illustrator and Animator which enables me to bring a broad range of skills and knowledge to any job or project I am involved with. Working on large projects such as Nike&Human Race and Pepsi Jazz TVC which involved many people and...

Visualiser - Architecture, 3D Artist, Animator
Portsmouth: United Kingdom, London: United Kingdom, Bristol: United Kingdom
Southsea, Hampshire: United Kingdom

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Art Deno

Motion Graphics Animator, Designer and Videomaker at Self-employed, Hampshire

I'm an animator, writer, storyboard artist, editor and graduate of Norwich University of the Arts. I like to work with different mediums, techniques and ideas (both visually and narrative wise) for each project I produce. I work primarily with motion graphics and computer animation; putting my own...

Animator, Concept Artist, Motion Graphics Designer
Lowestoft
Winchester, Hampshire: United Kingdom

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Oscar Maydon

Motion Graphics Designer, Brighton

I'm an animator with over 6 years of experience in motion design. I've worked with a wide range of clients in e-learning, major national companies and arts organisations. I create artwork in 2D and 3D and produce animations from storyboard to final product, often working with video too. Please get in...

Motion Graphics Designer, Animator, 2D Animator
Brighton: United Kingdom

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Sean Cooper

Animation Supervisor at Blind Pig, London

Animator
London: United Kingdom

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Jagdish Singh

Freelance Graphic Designer at Design Mania Print & Design Services, West Midlands

Ab enthusiastic and passionate freelance graphic designer with a keen interest in sketch art. My portfolio ranges from sceneries, celebrities, and cultural-religious concepts. My interest in the exciting area of art has grown exceptionally which is why I started my own freelance company Design Mania....

Mac Support, Animator, Publishing Designer
London: United Kingdom, Central London, Birmingham: United Kingdom
Birmingham, West Midlands: United Kingdom

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Ali Abbasnia

Animator/Game Artist/Illustrator, Tehran

#15 ranked Animator

Hi =) I'm a 2D Animator, and illustrator artist passionate about bringing things to life and making worlds that resonate. Illustrator and Animator with experience in Book Illustration, Game Art Assets, and creating engaging Animations for clients from different niches, including Applications, The...

Animator, Gaming Artist, Illustrator
Tehran
Tehran: Iran

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John Hull (Tyrell)

Director of Video and Animation at The Inside Story, Tunbridge Wells

I've spent 20 years making things look and sound extraordinary — first with Pro Tools and guitars, then cameras and After Effects, now with AI systems that I design, build, and direct. I'm a Creative Director and AI Video Architect specialising in AI-integrated commercial campaigns, autonomous video...

Creative Director, Animator, Videographer
London: United Kingdom, Tunbridge Wells
Tunbridge Wells: United Kingdom

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Dean Smith

Motion Graphics Designer at deansmith.design, London

Hi! I'm Dean Smith, a freelance motion graphics designer based in the area of London and Surrey. I specialise in creating motion graphics and animations for web, broadcast, commercials, explainers, corporate videos, title sequences, idents, award shows and much more. I pride myself on my...

Animator, Motion Graphics Designer
London: United Kingdom, Surrey, Berkshire
London: United Kingdom

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Joshua Smith

Motion Graphics Designer at Dreaming Fish, England

#6 ranked 3D Animator

I attended University of Portsmouth studying BA Animation. Currently, I create motion graphics for a company using Adobe After Effects and editing in Premiere Pro, and have recently expanded into using Cinema4D. I also have excellent skills and knowledge of using Adobe Illustrator, Premiere Pro...

3D Animator, Animator, Motion Graphics Designer
London: United Kingdom, southampton: United Kingdom, guilford
Portsmouth, England: United Kingdom

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Oana Nechifor

Art Director at Ahoy! Animation, London

Hi! I am an illustrator, animator and motion designer based in London. Previous projects include corporate videos, animated infographics, music videos, broadcast, documentaries and interactive content. My strength lies in the ability to visualize concepts and translate them into memorable visuals....

Motion Graphics Designer, Animator, Illustrator
London
London: United Kingdom

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Ed Saunt

Motion Graphics Designer at Freelance, London

#18 ranked Digital Designer

Instagram: @eds_aunt Hi, I'm Ed, a London based freelance Motion Graphics Artist and Digital Designer with a passion for bringing ideas to life through animation. I have 18 years industry experience producing content for broadcast, online advertising, DOOH, promos, social media and PR/Events. I...

Digital Designer, Animator, Motion Graphics Designer
London: United Kingdom

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Howard Gardner

CG / Visual Effects Artist and Motion Designer, Croydon

I've always been intrigued by the fantastic; from the Star Wars movies and the Marvel comics which absorbed me as a young child to my love for surrealist art and horror literature which developed later in life. Through the years I've explored these interests through visual media such as painting,...

Animation Artist, Animator
London: United Kingdom
Croydon: United Kingdom

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Rose Prescott

Freelance Motion Graphics Animator, Bristol

My name is Rose Prescott, I am a graduate from The University Of West Of England where I studied Animation. I graduated in 2015. I started to delvelop my skills in preprodution, later focusing my studies towards Motion Graphics. I have knowledge and experience working with Adobe Photoshop and...

Animation Design Assistant, Animator, Storyboard Assistant
Bristol: United Kingdom

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Sophie Joint

Designer/Creative at Electric Theatre Collective, London

NEWS! I am giving a presentation at the UK Creative Festival's Career's Fair on Thursday 10th July in Margate! If you are interested in a career in VFX, Design or Animation, please come and chat to me and my ETC colleagues. ------ I haven't made my mind up about ChatGPT so here it comes, straight...

Animator, Graphic Designer, Creative
London: United Kingdom

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Vicky Fotopoulou

3D Art Direction at Society Awards, USA

A Greek native, who has lived in Argentina and Saudi Arabia, Vicky * is a 3D Designer / Art director whose talents include: 3D modeling, animation, compositing and visual effects. She earned a BFA with honors in Traditional Animation in 2011 and an MFA in Computer Arts in 2013, both from the...

Animator, 3D Animator, CG Modeller
London, New York, Washington
new york, USA: United States

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Gary Ralphs

Freelance Illustrator,Designer, Animator at Geeky Little Monkey, london

My name is Gary *, I am a passionate and talented Designer, Illustrator and Animator based in London. Striving to tell engaging stories through design. I am highly skilled in all Applications of the Adobe Suite, Cinema 4D, Maya, Toon Boom.

Animator, Graphic Designer, Illustrator
London
London: United Kingdom

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Stephanie Brandl

Motion Graphics Designer & Video Editor at Freelance, UK

#19 ranked Artworker

I'm a passionate and experienced Motion Designer and Video Editor with a deep love for storytelling through dynamic visuals. Over the years, I've had the privilege of working with a diverse range of clients across industries, from B2B and healthcare to fashion and entertainment, bringing brands and...

Artworker, Animator, Video Editor
Hong Kong, Tokyo: Japan, Sacramento: United States
Norwich, UK: United Kingdom

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Paul Garland

Illustrator at Paul Garland, London

Paul Garland is a UK based Illustrator and Artist working with clients worldwide. Initially studying Fashion Illustration and later Illustration for Editorial and Advertising, he has become known over his 30+ year career as a dependable artist who is equally at home solving problems for editorial...

Illustrator, Artist, Animator
London: United Kingdom, New York: United States, Paris: France
London: United Kingdom

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Valentína Hučková

Green Filming Production Assistant, Bratislava

Currently working as a multi-faceted Creative Production Asisstant, I'm a graduate junior Animator focused on 2D digital cut-out and hand-drawn Animation, and stop-motion puppet Animation. I have worked on commissioned 2D animated projects for the BBC Listening Project and Glyndebourne Opera, and...

2D Artist, Animator, Production Assistant
Buenos Aires: Argentina
Bratislava: Slovakia

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Ogi Damyan

animation & creation at (self) Studio O World, UK

Hello! I'm Ogi, a Motion Graphic Designer and Animator with a demonstrable history of working with a range of clients from corporate to indy clients. I specialise in 2d animation and motion graphic design. I have developed a broad skill set encompassing digital and traditional forms of...

2D Animator, Animator, Motion Graphics Designer
London: United Kingdom
UK: United Kingdom

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Oliver Jackson

2D Animator at Freelance, Leeds

I am a 2D animator and motion designer free to work!

2D Animator, Animator, 2D Artist
Leeds: United Kingdom

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Alexandra Balan

Animator, illustrator, graphic designer at The School of Life, Greater London

Animator and Illustrator working and living in London. My superpowers are enthusiasm, curiosity & a thirst for knowledge. When I worked on the BAFTA nominated and Oscar shortlisted productions We're Going on a Bear Hunt and Ethel & Ernest my focus became clear: Simple visuals, big emotions.

Animator, Illustrator, 2D Animator
London
London, Greater London: United Kingdom

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BenJamin Wigmore

MOTION GRAPHICS ANIMATOR (FREELANCE) at GeeFX Studios, East LONDON

My name is BenJamin I'm an animator and I've worked for various new media agencies and animation studios. I'm skilled in flash, photoshop, after fx and other creative applications. I've created content for Universal Pictures, Working Title Films, Bermuda Shorts, Slinky Pictures, Wear it Pink,...

Animator, Digital Animator
London
East LONDON: United Kingdom

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Eugene Borodulin

Art Director at Timid Kiddom, Greater London

I am a motion graphic designer, illustrator, animator, and storyteller with over 16 years of focused, hands-on experience. I create authentic/artisanal brand-driven animated videos that present products and services through carefully crafted narratives - built around striking characters, dynamic...

Art Director, Illustrator, Animator
London: United Kingdom, Los Angeles: United States, New York: United States
Orpington, Greater London: United Kingdom

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