Hire the Top 3% of Freelance Animation Designers

Toptal is a marketplace for top Animation design experts, specialists, and talent. Each Animation Designer is thoroughly vetted and trusted by top companies for their most critical design projects.

No-Risk Trial, Pay Only If Satisfied.

Clients Rate Toptal Animation Designers4.3 / 5.0on average across 121 reviews as of Jun 10, 2023

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Shammer Diaz

Animation DesignerBrand DesignFigmaResponsive Web Design (RWD)SketchVisual DesignLogo DesignBrandingAdobe PhotoshopAdobe IllustratorWeb DesignLogotypePresentation Design

United StatesToptal Member Since June 12, 2017

Shammer has close to a decade of experience working as a brand and digital designer. His experience with visual design, web design, print design, and animation established him as a helpful force wherever he serves. Shammer's work ranges from for-profit to nonprofit sectors, which included designing identities and websites for startups and religious organizations.

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Mathieu Barre

Animation DesignerVisual DesignInVision StudioInVisionSketchUser Interface (UI)UX DesignMobile App DesignMobile DesignAdobe PhotoshopUI DesignMobileProduct Design

FranceToptal Member Since November 12, 2015

Mathieu is a passionate visual designer who meticulously crafts UX/UI designs, product designs, web designs, and motion animations. He keeps up to date with industry trends via his research on substantial apps. He and his partner run a Paris-based mobile agency where he also works as an art director while his partner handles the visuals and branding. Mathieu expresses himself well and has worked for large companies and startups.

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Mirko Zarkovic

Animation DesignerUI AnimationVisual DesignWeb DesignVisual IdentityAdobe PhotoshopAdobe IllustratorAdobe After EffectsInterface DesignArt DirectionBrandingMotion GraphicsMotion Design

SerbiaToptal Member Since October 21, 2015

Mirko is an interdisciplinary designer and director with over a decade of proven experience in tactile, motion, and interactive digital design. He has worked with international clients, studios, and agencies, creating design solutions for websites, brand identity, advertising material, and more. Mirko evolves with current trends while maintaining a solid core of influence and leadership.

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Isaac Kadosh

Animation DesignerAdobe PhotoshopProduct DesignUser Interface (UI)IllustrationeCommerce DesigneCommerce UIIconographyPlatform DesignBrand GuidelinesMobile UIiOS App DesignUI Design

United StatesToptal Member Since September 19, 2017

Isaac is a UX strategist who helps startups and enterprises gain value and competitive advantage via product strategy and design. He's worked with a wide range of startups and brands like Wix, Dynamic Team Sports, Shop Your Way, Doogma, and two of the largest companies based in Chicago, IL: Sears and Walgreens. Isaac also defines product/UX strategies and designs user-centric experiences for eCommerce, healthcare, automotive, and SaaS.

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Eric Müller Moreno

Animation DesignerVisual DesignMobile UI DesignUser Experience (UX)UI DesignUX DesignPrototypingWireframingInVisionDashboard DesignInnovative UXSketch 3User Interface (UI)

SpainToptal Member Since November 30, 2015

Eric is an award-winning designer with more than ten years of industry experience and a focus on products. With expertise gained working with top companies like Forbes and Universal Music Group, he has created many B2B and B2C platforms and data visualizations. Eric's strategic way of working contributes to startup projects that need a holistic approach.

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Daniel Serrano

Animation DesignerAdobe PhotoshopCreative DirectionAdobe IllustratorLogo DesignUser Interface (UI)Brand DesignWeb DesignBrand GuidelinesBrandingResponsive Web Design (RWD)Art DirectionPrototyping

ColombiaToptal Member Since October 29, 2015

Daniel is a capable UI and UX designer with a strong focus on design and extensive experience in branding and marketing. He exceeds in communicating with clients ensuring that the product meets the client's requirements. With an entrepreneurial background, he has a great eye for detail for product design and UX. Daniel has a great aesthetic eye but always keeps in mind to maintain high standards for the usability and functionality of a product.

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Matt Gillespie

Animation DesignerSketchAdobe PhotoshopiOSUI DesignWeb UXPrototypingFigma

United StatesToptal Member Since May 29, 2019

Matt is a designer with a decade of experience crafting user-centric strategies to design and build digital experiences for startups, Fortune 500 companies, advertising agencies, and individual clients. He's guided user research sessions, conducted user interviews, led marketing campaigns, built style guides, and published many websites and mobile apps.

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Danny Rubyono

Animation DesignerArt DirectionDigital StoryboardsBrand GuidelinesCreative DirectionLogo DesignUser Interface (UI)BrandingAdobe PhotoshopMotion DesignVisual DesignPresentation DesignPitch Decks

United StatesToptal Member Since January 13, 2016

Danny is a seasoned visual and motion designer with over 22 years of experience collaborating with various creative agencies, Fortune 500 companies, innovative startups, and technology firms. He is also the owner of Duro Compagnie, a collective design boutique specializing in creating impactful motion design and visual communication. Leveraging his multi-disciplinary skillsets in 3D, print, animation, and user interface, Danny excels at delivering purposeful and memorable design experiences.

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Adam Connelly

Animation DesignerWebCreative DirectionArt DirectionInteractive DesignAdobe PhotoshopAdobe IllustratorDigitalAdobe CC

United StatesToptal Member Since June 16, 2018

Adam has deep experience in interaction design, graphic design, digital marketing, social media, influencer marketing, and advertising. His past clients include Apple, eBay, Microsoft, Pixar, Levi's, Barbie, Kraft, Coors, Williams-Sonoma, PayPal, Nike, and Lululemon. He's visually voracious, obsessed with aesthetics, and just wants to make everything more beautiful.

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Mario Stipetic

Animation DesignerUser Experience (UX)eCommerceUser Interface (UI)iOS UI DesignAndroid UI DesignUI DesignFlinto PrototypingUX DesignMarvel AppSaaS DesignAdobe IllustratoriOS Guides

SwitzerlandToptal Member Since October 8, 2015

Mario is a UI and UX designer with a passion for great-quality design and over a decade of experience. He has worked for San Francisco/NYC-based startups and large enterprises such as ZTE. He is an expert in designing for iOS, SaaS products, eCommerce sites, and AR/AI apps. Recognition of note includes a nomination for the "Website of the Day" award at Awwwards. He has a master's degree in design of visual communication.

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Hristo Kanchev

Animation DesignerMobile App DesignUser Experience (UX)User Interface (UI)IdentityWeb DesignUI DesignResponsive UIMobile App UIMobile UXWireframingVisual DesignBrand Identity

United StatesToptal Member Since August 22, 2017

Hristo is a UI/UX designer with over a decade in the software development lifecycle and in transforming concepts and ideas into intuitive products and services that meet business objectives and improve human experiences. He also has an extensive background in visual design, creative direction, and front-end development.

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Testimonials

Michael is an incredible designer, and has been a great fit for our project. He just gets it in a way that can’t be taught. My goal was to pay Toptal to find me a high quality designer for my project, and that is exactly what happened. It was easy. Being able to see the portfolio work on Toptal’s platform is what gave me the infomation I needed to choose Michael. I have nothing but good things to say about Toptal and am looking forward to using Toptal for other projects in the future.

Edward Daniel, Co-Founder

improvemygun.com

I've worked very closely with Martina for over a year and have to say she is one of the best people I have ever worked with. Instead of simply following instructions blindly, she thinks through the task at hand, becoming a thought partner to help with whatever the project may be. Besides being super talented at design, she possesses specific qualities that make her exceptional to work with given the fast paced nature of being a startup. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a talented, professional designer who doesn't need much direction to hit the ground running.

Sahil Khanna, Sr. Manager, Marketing

LeanTaaS, Inc.

Darko did a great job figuring out the user architecture for our concept, which led him to produce terrific wireframes. His knowledge of usability and design was a perfect match for the outside voice we needed to help jumpstart our project. We would certainly recommend him and work with him again in the future.

Rich Danker, Founder

Prose Market

Carlos has the unique talent of blending both quantitative and qualitative research to keenly identify UX challenges and opportunities. He thinks methodically, emphatically, and holistically to produce data-driven strategies and well-executed designs. Over the past 8 years of working with fully or partially distributed teams, Carlos manages working remotely far better than anyone I've encountered because of his strong communication and presentation skills. He is the first on my list the next time I need a UX designer.

Michelle Krogmeier, Project Manager

Union Station

Rafael is an amazing designer. His aesthetic sense is spot on, and he seems to be able to anticipate our needs before we even know what they are. He's taken the time to understand both our company and our clientele, and his solutions are consistently in-line with our values, interests, and our customers' needs. He delivers on time (if not earlier), works quickly, is well organized, and very effective. He's a pleasure to work with, and we're very happy to have found him through Toptal.

Ethan Brooks, CTO

Langlotz Patent & Trademark Works, Inc.

Toptal gave us access to the best designers out there. They’re not easy to find. Those designers integrated very quickly with our existing teams. They very quickly understood our business case and the value of our solution. Toptal really allowed us to focus on building the best possible product and save a lot of time on the typical administrative pains that goes with it -- specifically, finding the best talent. Toptal designers were very responsive, always online -- and that made life very easy for us. We have ambitious goals on how to grow the application and already Toptal has been a key contributor to that success.

Thierry Jakircevic, General Manager, Digital Solutions, Bridgestone Head Office, Tokyo

Bridgestone Corporation

We had an amazing experience working with our Toptal designer. In only two weeks, we accomplished what would've taken most companies 3 months to complete. We also enjoyed working with the Toptal team to make sure we were paired up with the right designer that would fit both our company culture and working style.

Ted Blosser, Head of Sales and Customer Success

WorkRamp

Dean blew us away. He ranks right up there as one of the top five designers of the hundreds I have worked with in the past. He listened, was totally professional, and came up with a 3D rotating cube design completely on his own. We didn't even ask for it, and yet it has become the centerpiece of our app and how users engage with it right off the bat. What he produced inspired all of us at Votify, and put us on track for launch and investor funding.

Michael Lawrence, Founder & CEO

Votify LLC

How to Hire Animation Designers through Toptal

1

Talk to One of Our Industry Experts

A Toptal director of design will work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics.
2

Work With Hand-Selected Talent

Within days, we'll introduce you to the right Animation Designer for your project. Average time to match is under 24 hours.
3

The Right Fit, Guaranteed

Work with your new Animation Designer for a trial period (pay only if satisfied), ensuring they're the right fit before starting the engagement.

FAQs

  • How are Toptal Animation Designers different?

    At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our Animation Designers to ensure we only match you with talent of the highest caliber. Of the more than 200,000 people who apply to join the Toptal network each year, fewer than 3% make the cut. You'll work with design experts (never generalized recruiters or HR reps) to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics. The end result: expert vetted talent from our network, custom matched to fit your business needs.

  • Can I hire Animation Designers in less than 48 hours through Toptal?

    Depending on availability and how fast you can progress, you could start working with an Animation Designer within 48 hours of signing up.

  • What is the no-risk trial period for Toptal Animation Designers?

    We make sure that each engagement between you and your Animation Designer begins with a trial period of up to two weeks. This means that you have time to confirm the engagement will be successful. If you're completely satisfied with the results, we'll bill you for the time and continue the engagement for as long as you'd like. If you're not completely satisfied, you won't be billed. From there, we can either part ways, or we can provide you with another expert who may be a better fit and with whom we will begin a second, no-risk trial.

Tap Into World-Class Talent

  • Trusted Experts Only

    All of our talent are seasoned experts who ramp up quickly, readily contribute as core team members, and work with you to minimize onboarding time.

  • The Right Fit

    We have a knack for matching you with the right fit. Start working with your new hire on a no-risk trial period, paying only if satisfied.

  • Scale as Needed

    Hire in under 2 weeks and scale your team up or down as needed, no strings attached.

  • Seamless Hiring

    We handle all aspects of billing, payments, and NDA’s. Let us take care of the overhead while you focus on building great products.

  • Flexible Engagements

    Choose the engagement type that suits your needs — hourly, part-time, or full-time — with the ability to change anytime.

  • Expert Talent Matching

    Focus on your project and enjoy support from your dedicated account executive and expert talent matcher.

Top Animation Designers are in High Demand.

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