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Simon W.

Lead 2D Character Animator | Series Production | YouTube | ToonBoom

Your search is over! If you're looking for quick, quality 2D animation or illustrations for your personal or professional project, you've come to the right place! I am ranked among the best 2D animators on Upwork and have experience working as the lead animator for an animated pilot as well as several story-driven projects for YouTube. I can cover the entire process and handle the production pipeline from start to finish. If you are developing a pilot, an animated series, or high-stakes story-driven content, you need more than a technician—you need a production partner. With over 2,600 hours, $100k in earnings, and a history of 86+ successful projects, I bridge the gap between traditional artistic soul and high-efficiency digital pipelines. Reasons to consider hiring me: - Being Top Rated Plus proves my reliability and quality standards - Experience as a Lead animator for large contracts - Experience working for popular social media channels with millions of viewers - Expertise in both frame-by-frame and character rigging - Proficiency with software such as ToonBoom Harmony and Krita - An Upwork certificate for illustration - Strong communication and regular updates throughout - Quality animation or illustrations provided quickly and efficiently - A sincere interest in your creative endeavor - Enthusiasm and passion to make sure your goals are met With nothing but positive reviews under my belt, I can boast a strong profile as well as a history of satisfied clients. Please see the testimonials below to get an idea of what you can expect. "Simon was prompt and attentive to my input along the way. He did exactly what I asked, and delivered ahead of schedule." "Simon was excellent to work with. A professional through and through. I would definitely recommend working with him." "Simon is an extremely skilled animator. He's creative, fast, and experienced. And he's always available for communicating. I really enjoyed working with him. Thank you" If you're looking to hire a qualified professional, send me a message, and we can get to work! Kind regards, Simon

🇨🇿Pisek, Czech Republic$50/hr100% JSS4.96 (48)Since Jul 2019
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Earnings and projects

MRR
$333

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#94,084 / 412k
🇨🇿Country#130 / 669
Revenue, last 30 days
$550

Last 6 months: $2k

World#60,374 / 412k
🇨🇿Country#66 / 669
Total earnings
$148k

Billed in all: $154k

World#23,943 / 412k
🇨🇿Country#58 / 669
Per project
$1.6k

$333 in the last 6 months

World#90,495 / 412k
🇨🇿Country#164 / 669
Projects, last 6 months
6

Across 7 contracts

86% fixed14% hourly
World#34,405 / 412k
🇨🇿Country#44 / 669
Projects in all
92

Across 98 contracts

87% fixed13% hourly
World#30,942 / 412k
🇨🇿Country#58 / 669

Earnings, last 30 days

$154k+$550 earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$153.5k$154.0k$154.5kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 14% in Cartoon Art

Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

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  2. #69Children's Literature418 freelancers · 🇨🇿 #1Top 17%
  3. #73Animation for Kids394 freelancers · 🇨🇿 #1Top 19%
  4. #157Line Drawing896 freelancers · 🇨🇿 #1Top 18%
  5. #234Cartoon Art1,685 freelancers · 🇨🇿 #1Top 14%
  6. #263Sketching1,415 freelancers · 🇨🇿 #1Top 19%
  7. #282Storyboarding1,436 freelancers · 🇨🇿 #1Top 20%
  8. #308Character Animation1,518 freelancers · 🇨🇿 #1Top 20%