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Vetted 2D designer in the United States (UTC-4)
Innovative Game Designer and Developer with over three decades of years of experience creating visually compelling and interactive digital content across the gaming, advertising, and education industries. A visionary in illustration, animation, and digital design, with a track record of producing engaging user experiences through cutting-edge graphics, custom software, and immersive applications. Adept at transforming concepts into dynamic visual storytelling, from high-impact presentations to interactive media. A proven leader in curriculum development, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-quality digital experiences that captivate audiences and exceed client expectations.
Vetted 2D designer in the United States (UTC-6)
**Managing teams to create games for kids and animating in 2D and 3D for clients such as Disney, Pixar, Paramount Plus, Netflix, Nickelodeon, Marvel, Star Wars, Universal, and Cartoon Network; securing game deals for $250K, $500K, and $M** **Also worked for 15 years as Lead Animator in 2D & 3D games**
Vetted 2D designer in Canada (UTC-7)
Skilled Video Editor and Animator with expertise in creating engaging video content, motion graphics, and 2D animations. Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and other Creative Suite tools. Experienced in producing promotional and social media videos, managing projects from concept to final delivery, and ensuring brand consistency. Strong collaboration skills with marketing teams to achieve high-quality, on-brand results. Holds a BA in Marketing and certifications in video editing.
Vetted 2D designer in Mexico (UTC-6)
Senior Systems Designer with over 15 years of experience leading game projects from concept through to completion. I specialize in designing engaging and innovative mechanics, streamlining development pipelines, and fostering effective collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. My background combines game design, art, and programming, providing a well-rounded perspective that enhances creative problem-solving and enables me to deliver gameplay systems that are both functional and player-focused. I’m passionate about crafting experiences that resonate deeply with players while balancing creativity with practical development needs.
Vetted 2D designer in Spain (UTC+2)
Multidisciplinary creative and detail-oriented Designer with a strong foundation in Graphic Design. I bring a user-centered approach to every project, blending creativity and analytical skills to deliver engaging visual solutions across all platforms.
Vetted 2D designer in Slovakia (UTC+2)
🎮 Lead Game Designer | Crafting Engaging Worlds ✨ * **SKILLS** * Game Design * Level Design * Product Design * Narrative Design * Team Management * Mentoring * Analytics & BI * Scripting * Prototyping * 2D/3D Design * Version Control * AI Prompt Crafting Goals: * Making things people would enjoy * Evolve in both professional and personal ways * Share my vision and ideas
Vetted 2D designer in Spain (UTC+1)
I am used to working within a multidisciplinary team, not only in video games but also in other related areas such as TV series, short films, multimedia design, motion graphics, web design and virtual reality. Character animation for cinema/TV and video games. 3d (Max, Maya) and 2d Flash animation. Showreel: https://vimeo.com/828490338 Film VFX: The Lion King Shortfilms: * The seed of Juna * Alleycats (animation short film) Published videogames: * Shardfall * Spellsouls : Duel of Legends (Mobile/Tablet). * Invizimals: The resistance ( PS VITA) -- Character animation * DC Universe Online (XBOX, PS3,PC) -- Character animation for the cinematic trailer of MassAnimation * Zombie Panic in Wonderland (Wii Ware) -- Character animation & rigging * Animal Boxing (Nintendo DS / DsiWare) -- Character animation & rigging Tv series: * Happy! - SYFY TV show * Barça stories. * Ziggy and the Zoo Tram. * Little Luke and Lucy. I have experience managing creative people and projects. Defining activity plans, organizing the structure (interactive design), establishing controls with regular meetings, assigning responsibilities, and optimizing the workflow. Specialties: CG Animation (Max, Maya, Motion Builder, Blender) Rigging (Max, Maya) MRS Multimedia Design (Photoshop, Animate, Dreamweaver, Fusion, Premiere, After Effects, Illustrator) Videogame Engines Unity (blendtrees, states, avatar implementation). Unreal Project Managing (Microsoft Project, Interactive Design, Scrum methodology, Brainstorming, Shotgun)
Vetted 2D designer in Colombia (UTC-5)
Full-Stack Web Developer, Game Designer, Graphic Designer, and Illustrator, with strong and updated videogames skills, I have dedicated the last three years to learning everything in regards to video games development, design, and Narrative Design. knowledge of Unreal and Unity and I have practiced with my own game design and 3 different projects that will be out in march of 2023. Graphic designer and illustrator for Editorials, Government agencies, and private companies. Experience leading teams and operations processes. To complement my skills started my journey as a Developer and now I´m graduated from SoyHenry Bootcamp with over 800 hours of practice, during this process I rediscover my passion for design through the code, I feel the Front-end like my zone, and I can move freely with it but I can work with the Back-end as well. through this process, my curiosity to learn and absorb more knowledge, and new technologies increased and my goal is to improve day by day, keeping in mind the importance of teamwork, common goals, and effective communication to reach amazing results. This is just the beginning, now I´m polishing my abilities through new courses to complement my knowledge and learning new languages (C++ and C#) to connect in a near future my new passion with my inner dream, the love for code with the Game Design. Feel free to reach me out
Vetted 2D designer in Peru (UTC-5)
Graphic Designer with 6+ years of experience collaborating with B2B and B2C companies on print and digital projects. Proven ability to conduct thorough research, develop clear concepts, and deliver visually intuitive solutions. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy learning from diverse teams. You can view my portfolio [HERE](https://mariaclaudiabt.myportfolio.com/work)
Vetted 2D designer in Argentina (UTC-3)
I'm a Video Editor and Motion Graphic Designer who enjoys bringing ideas to life through animation and video. I specialize in creating engaging visual content, whether it's for social media, marketing, or storytelling. With a mix of creativity and technical skills, I focus on making videos that look great and connect with audiences.
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